Principles of Hair Cutting
The fringe area is also called what?
bang or bang area
Used to detangle hair
Wide-tooth comb
A _____ is also known as a one-length haircut where all the hair comes to a single hanging level, forming a weight line.
Layered haircut, Graduated haircut, Bang cut, Long-layered haircut, or Blunt haircut
Blunt haircut (square line)
What is a travelling guideline?
Guideline that moves. ( guideline that moves as the haircutting progresses, used often when creating layers or graduation )
Highest point on the top of the head.
Apex
A(n) _____ guideline moves as the haircut progresses.
Travelling Guideline
Used to remove bulk from the hair
Texturizing Shears
A _____ is also called a fringe cut and allows for the natural lift of the hair.
Layered haircut, Graduated haircut, Bang cut, Long-layered haircut, or Blunt haircut
Bang cut
Guideline that does not move.
Stationary guideline
Bone that protrudes at the base of the skull.
Occipital bone
A(n) _____ is created when the space between two lines or surfaces intersect at a given point.
-Angle
-Subsection
-Section
-Parting
Angle
Comb used for close tapers when using the scissor over comb or clipper over comb technique
Barber Comb
A _____ is an effect achieved by cutting the hair with elevation or overdirection.
Layered haircut, Graduated haircut, Bang cut, Long-layered haircut, or Blunt haircut
Layered Haircut
Combing a section away from its natural falling position, rather than straight out from the head, toward a guideline; used to create increasing lengths in the interior or perimeter.
Overdirection
Area of the head between the apex and back of the parietal ridge.
Crown
The ______ is the part of the head that is found by placing a comb flat on the side of the head.
-Parietal Ridge
-Crown Area
-Nape
-Bang Area
Parietal Ridge
Used to cut blunt or straight lines
Haircutting Shears
A _____ is a slow or immediate build up of weight caused by cutting the hair with tension, low to medium elevation, or overdirection.
Layered haircut, Graduated haircut, Bang cut, Long-layered haircut, or Blunt haircut
Graduated haircut
Direction in which the hair grows from the scalp; also referred to as natural fall or natural falling position.
Growth pattern
Back part of the neck; the hair below the occipital bone.
Nape
The _____ on the head mark where the surface of the head changes, such as the ears, jawline, occipital bone, or apex.
-Reference Points
-Apex
-Growth Pattern
-Head Form
Reference Points
Used to create short haircuts, tapers, fades, and flat tops
Clippers
What haircut is cut at a 90-degree elevation and then overdirected to maintain length and weight at the perimeter.
Layered haircut, Graduated haircut, Bang cut, Long-layered haircut, or Blunt haircut
Long-layered hair cut
Amount of pressure applied when combing and holding a section, created by stretching or pulling the section.
Tension
Thin, continuous mark used as a guide; can be straight or curved, horizontal, vertical, or diagonal.
Line