Haircutting Theory
Basic Haircuts
Haircutting Essentials
Haircutting Fundamentals
Misc.
100
These lines are parallel to the horizon
What is horizontal
100
This is also known as a one-length cut, bob, dutch boy, blunt cut or 0 degree angle cut
What is solid form
100
This cuts the hair the most quickly
What are clippers
100
This is the highest point of the head
What is the apex
100
This part of the shears controls the still or stationary blade
What is the finger grip
200
These lines go straight up and down
What is vertical
200
This is also known as a box cut
What is square form
200
This tool provides a clean, blunt edge or line
What are shears
200
Dividing the head into workable areas for control is called this
What is sectioning
200
This type of cutting position is commonly used for cutting solid forms
What is palm down
300
This is the foundation of every haircut
What is form
300
A 90 degree angle cut or a layered cut is also known as this
What is uniformly layered form
300
This part of the shears controls the moveable or action blade
What is the thumb grip
300
This type of distribution results in a 90 degree angle from its parting
What is perpendicular
300
This reduces bulk and involves cutting shorter lengths within the form
What is texturizing
400
Smooth texture is also known as this
What is unactivated texture
400
A 45 degree angle cut or a wedge is also known as this
What is graduated form
400
These texturizing shears have the least amount of spacing between the teeth
What are taper 32 shears
400
This is a cutting technique used to define the perimeter hairline
What is outlining
400
This is a moveable guide that consists of a small amount of previously cut hair, which is used as a length guide to cut subsequent partings
What is mobile or traveling design line
500
This part of the haircut produces its form
What is length arrangement
500
Name the structure, shape, and texture of the uniformly layered form
What is same length throughout, circular, activated
500
The ends are tapered, there is a softer appearance to the hair, and a diffused form line appears when you use this cutting tool.
What is a razor
500
This is also known as elevation
What is projection
500
This type of hair should be texturized 1" away from the scalp
What is medium texture hair
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