Reference Points
This is the highest point on the top of the head
What is Apex
For control during haircutting, the hair is parted into working areas called
What is Sections
Mainly used to remove bulk from the hair. Sometimes referred to as thinning shears, tapering shears, or notching shears.
What is Texturizing Shears
(14-19 Teeth) Adds increased blending
What is Texturizing Shears
Designed for all hair lengths; this bang style makes a statement and can vary from subtle to bold.
What is a Asymmetric Bang
The area at the back part of the neck & consists of the hair below the occipital bone
What is Nape
Separates the head at the parietal ridge to below the crown allowing you to have control when layering or graduating the hair.
What is Horseshoe Section
Also known as scissors are mainly used to cut blunt or straight lines in hair. They may also be used to slide cut, point cut, or to implement other texturizing techniques.
What is Haircutting Shears
(5-9 Teeth) Great for taking out big sections
What is Chunking Shears
Most commonly used on mid-length to long hair, this bang is worn on the side and works great for the client with a natural side part. Use shears or razor.
What is a Side Swept Bang
The bone that protrudes at the base of the skull
What is Occipital Bone
Also referred to as pie shape sections; rotates from a central point & used in layering & graduation.
What is Pivoting Section
Straight razors or feather blades are mainly used when a softer effect on the ends of the hair is desired. They can be used to create an entire haircut, to thin hair out, or to texturize in certain areas.
What is Razors
(26-30 Teeth) Consistent reduction of bulk
What is Thinning Shears
Designed for all hair lengths, this type of bang can be worn on either side. Use shears or razor.
What is a Versatile Bang
This is the widest area of the head, starting at the temples and ending at the bottom of the crown. This area is easily found by placing a comb flat on the side of the head
What is Parietal Ridge
Center forehead to center nape. Divides the head in two sections (a right and left profile) and allowing subsectioning to take place
Are mainly used when creating short haircuts, short tapers, fades and flat tops.
What is Clippers
(38-50 Teeth) Great for scissor-over-comb cutting
What is Blending Shears
Most commonly used on short hair. Use shears or razor.
What is a Short Textured Bang
Locate by placing two combs flat against the side & back, & then locating the back corner at the point where the 2 combs meet. Or, by making 2 diagonal lines crossing the apex of the head, which then point directly to the front & back corners.
What is Four Corners
A section that is taken from ear to ear and divides the head from front to back starting behind the apex in the crown
What is Radial Section
These are a smaller version of clippers and are also known as edgers. They are mainly used to remove excess or unwanted hair at the neckline & around the ears & to create crisp outlines.
What are Trimmers
Cutting edge, thumb hole, bumper, pivot and adjustment area, ring finger hole
What is Parts of a Shear
Designed for all hair lengths, this bang can be worn heavy or soft. Use shears.
What is a Square Bang