Cuts
Tools
Shears
Cutting Position
100

Used to cut blunt or straight lines.

Haircutting Shears.

100

Used to detangle hair.

Wide tooth comb.

100

Part of shears that does the cutting.

Cutting edge.

100

This hand position is used most often when cutting uniform or increasing layers?

Cutting over fingers.

200

Used for softer effect on the ends of the hair.

Razors.

200

Jaw/butterfly & duckbill.

Clips.

200

What allows the nerves & tendons in the pinky & hand to be less stressed?

Finger tang.

200

Cutting palm-to-palm helps prevent what?

Strain on your wrists.

300

Removes bulk from hair.

Texturizing Shears.

300

Non-electrical tool used in most haircuts for control.

All purpose comb. Hair cutting comb.

300

What finger do you place in the finger hole?

Ring finger.

300

When cutting below the fingers, you are creating this kind of haircut(s).

Blunt or graduated.

400

Also known as Edgers.

Trimmers.

400

Used for close tapers on the nape & sides.

Barbering comb.

400

When fitted properly, this should only go to, or slightly over the cuticle or the knuckle?

Thumb hole.

400

Where do you stand when cutting?

In front of your section.

500

Used to perform Short cuts, short tapers, fades & flat tops.

Clippers.

500

What is the mail purpose of a tail comb?

Sectioning hair.

500

What part of the razor or shear allows for movement of the tool when used to cut? 

Pivot & adjustment area.

500

When transferring comb to holding hand while cutting, what fingers do you place the comb in between?

Thumb & index.

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