Cutting .............................. means that the palms of both hands are facing each other while cutting.
What is palm-to-palm
100
Palming the shears during haircutting reduces strain on the index finger and ............................ while combing the hair.
What is thumb
100
A haircut where the lengths of the hair all come to one hanging level, forming a weight line, is known as a (n) ..............................................
What is blunt haircut
100
The hanging level at which a blunt haircut falls is called the ..................................
What is weight line
100
A (n) haircut is a slow or immediate buildup of weight caused by cutting the hair with tension, low to medium elevation, or overdirection.
What is graduated
200
When cutting a high-elevation cut, the hair is held at ....................................... from the head form and cut to the desired length.
What is 90 degrees
200
Layers create movement and volume in the hair by ...................................
What is releasing weight
200
A haircut that is cut at 90 degree elevation and then overdirected to maintain length and weight at the perimeter is also known as a .....................................
What is long-layered haircut
200
When cutting a zero-degree, no-elevation or blunt haircut, you will want to cut the hair............................
What is in its natural position
200
Always make consistent and clean ........................... to ensure an even amount of hair in each subsection and produce more precise results.
What is partings
300
Take extra care when working in the crown and neckline, which sometimes have ................................
What is strong growth patterns
300
If the head is not upright or in the position dictated by the haircut, it may alter the amount of ............................. and overdirection.
What is elevation
300
Dry hair responds to cutting differently than wet hair. Therefore, it is important to maintain an even amount of moisture in the hair to avoid ....................................... results.
What is uneven
300
When cross-checking a haircut, always use ...........................
What is partings opposite to those used when cutting
300
Using the ............................. to keep track of your elevations will help you create even lines and maintain visual balance while working.
What is mirror
400
To layer hair at a high elevation to create a uniform-layered haircut, use a (n) ................................
What is interior guide
400
In general, a ......................... should not be used on curly hair because doing so weakens the cuticle and causes the hair to frizz.
What is razor
400
When combing and preparing to cut .........................., do not use tension and allow for the natural lift of the hair.
What is bangs / fringe
400
What is a versatile cutting tool that is used to create a soft line?
What is razor
400
When cutting with a razor, it is essential to .................................
What is keep the hair damp
500
A method of cutting or layering the hair using razor-sharp shears is ...................................
What is slide-cutting
500
What is the process of removing excess bulk without shortening the length?
What is texturizing
500
Cutting with the points of the shears to create texture in the hair ends is known as ..................................
What is notching or point cutting
500
The main purpose of using thinning shears is to ....................................
What is remove bulk but not length
500
When removing length from facial hair, the ........................................ is used to control the hair.