the trade
Gloves
What is not considered one of the tools of the trade?
synthetic bristle brushes
What are made of flexible or rigid nylon bristles set into a cushioned, plastic, cushioned base?
Transferring the comb to the opposite hand after combing to facilitate haircutting
What is called palming the comb?
These are essential tools for detail, precision design, and fine finish work.
What are Outliners?
The structural parts are the head, back, shoulder, tang, shank, heel, edge, point, blade or blade holder, pivot, and handle except ____________.
What is the foot? It is not one of the structural parts of a straight razor.
They can deteriorate if left in a disinfectant over an extended time
What are hard rubber combs that are slightly flexible and durable?
vented brush
What has a rigid base with openings or “vents” to facilitate quicker drying?
Detachable-blade clippers
What utilize removable blades in a verity of sizes to achieve different hair lengths?
When you are tapering in the nape or side areas of a haircut.
What is placing the thumb on top of the clipper with the fingers supporting it from the underside?
It eliminates honing and stropping, saves time, and helps to maintain infection control standards.
What is the changeable- (or disposable-) blade straight razor?
A styling or all-purpose comb
What is used for general haircutting and styling.
round brush
What creates volume and/or curl in blowdry styling?
Adjustable-blade clippers
What have adjustable blades that are affixed to the unit with screws?
Doing so can create a cutting edge so sharp that it may cut the skin or cause skin irritations and ingrown hairs.
What is adjusting the outliner blades flush to each other?
These are positioned on the flat side of the shanks with the handle pivoted up to allow the little finger to rest on the tang.
What are the ball of the thumb and first two fingers?
The tail comb is the best choice for sectioning longer hair or when making partings to create subsections.
What is the comb you use for wrapping the hair on rods or rollers, or for color application.
Not a brush, but was developed in Germany and is used for cutting hair.
What are shears with no finger rest or tang?
The visible parts of a typical adjustable-blade clipper
What are the cutting blade, still blade, heel, on/off switch, blade adjustment lever, set or power screw, hanger loop, and the conducting cord?
The visible parts of a detachable clipper.
What are the detachable still and moving blade assembly, on/off switch, hanger loop, and conducting cord?
When haircutting using a straight razor, the ball of the thumb supports the razor here.
What is at the bottom of the shank and the little finger rests on the tang, with the first two or three fingers at the top of the shank?
Wide-toothed combs
What can be used to control larger amounts of hair, spread relaxer cream, detangle hair, or comb through curly hair textures?
shears need to be closed and resting in the palm while you comb the hair.
What is a safety procedure during haircutting?
These use an alternating spring and magnet mechanism.
What are Magnetic clippers?
The changeable-blade straight razor
What is the type of straight razor used in the barbershop?
A straight razor is properly balanced when these are balanced.
What is the weight of the blade and handle?