Combs
Used to control larger amounts of hair, spread relaxer cream, and detangle hair.
What is a wide toothed comb?
Designed with blades that have teeth of varying widths & distance between them.
What are texturizing/ thinning shears?
Made of plastic or hard rubber. Allows hair to be left longer.
What are clipper guards?
Something you should avoid judging when choosing a razor to purchase.
What is color and design?
Can be used for a variety of cutting techniques from blending to texturizing.
What are clippers?
Comb used for cutting hair in areas where gradual blending is required.
What is a Taper Comb?
Made by heating steel to a liquid form for pouring into a mold
What are cast shears?
Produces the closest cut.
What is a detachable 00000 blade?
Refers to the weight & length of the blade relative to that.
what is razor balance?
Located between the ride and the base of the finger grip.
What is a shank?
Useful for combing and cutting fine hair textures when preforming detailed work.
What is a narrow-toothed comb?
Made by working heated metal into a finished shape through the process of hammering or compression.
What are forged shears?
Heavy duty use-more frequent replacement of parts.
What is Rotary motor?
Refers to a special heat treatment included in the manufacturing process.
What is razor temper?
Tends to be used almost exclusively in the barbershop because its disposable blade eliminates honing & stropping.
What is a changeable blade straight razor?
Using a light-colored comb on dark hair and a dark come on light hair.
What is using correct contrast?
Blade edge that has a clamshell.
What are convex blades?
Made of high quality carbon steel or ceramic and are available in a variety of styles & size.
What are blades?
Both sides of blades form a sharp angle.
What is wedge grind?
Blades pulled in both directions; quiet and cool running.
What is pivot motor?
First manufactured in 1851
What was the 1st hard rubber comb?
14 to 28 medium width teeth; differences in hair lengths are visible; adds texture and volume.
What are chunking shears?
Essential tool for finish and detail work.
What are trimmers?
Looks hallow, being slightly thicker between the hallow part and extreme edge.
What is convex grind?
An abrasive material that has the ability to cut steel.
What is a hone?