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Space between two lines or surfaces that intersect at a given point
Angle
Highest point of the head.
Apex
One length haircut
Blunt haircut
Process of working metal to a finished shape
Forged
Thin continuous mark used as a guide
Line
Section of hair either at the perimeter or the interior of the cut which determines the length the hair will be cut
Guideline
Type of diagonal line that creates movement towards the face
Diagonal forward
technique similar to scissors over comb except with clippers moving side to side over comb
Clipper over-comb
Type of diagonal line that creates move away from the face
Diagonal back
When and how the hair is moved on the head
Distribution
Angle at which fingers are held when cutting, ultimately the line that is cut
Cutting line
Direction in which the hair grows
Growth pattern
Also known as lifting or projecting, the degree at which a sub section of hair is held
Elevation
Points on the head that signal a change in shape of the head
Four corners
Inner or internal part
Interior
slow or immediate buildup of weight
GraduatEd haircut
Haircut technique using diagonal lines by cutting hair ends with a slight increase or decrease in length
Beveling
Guideline that is inside the haircut rather than on the perimeter
Interior guideline
The shape of the head,
Head form
Technique in which pieces of hair are snipped at random intervals
Free hand notching
Hair cutting technique done by placing still blade into the hair, resting on the scalp, and then moving the shears through the hair while opening and partially closing shears
Carving
Process of thinning hair to graduated lengths with shears
Effilating
Parting haircut in opposite direction away from which you cut it in ordering to check for precision
Cross checking
Technique used to release weight from the subsection
Free hand slicing
Effect achieved by cutting the hair with over direction or elevation
Layered hair cut