PRECISION HAIRCUTTING
A stylist is discussing a new hairstyle with a client, who describes a style that must use layers. In order to create the layered style, what type of guideline should the stylist use?
traveling guideline
Which type of haircut section separates the head at the parietal ridge to below the crown.
horseshoe section
Coarse hair sticking out when cut too short is an example of the role ______ plays in the behavior of hair.
texture
How often should a cosmetologist disinfect haircutting shears?
after each client
Select the most appropriate type of haircutting shears to use when a stylist wants to add texture to the ends of a client’s hair by point cutting
short blades
To execute a client’s desired hairstyle, a stylist must remove large sections from the client’s straight, thick hair. Which type of haircutting shears is best for this task?
chunking shears
What is the primary reason a stylist should hold haircutting shears with a proper hold?
to avoid ligament damage or muscle strain
What is the advantage to the stylist when palming the haircutting shears?
The stylist saves time by being able to switch from the comb to the shears while holding both at the same time.
In consultation with a stylist, a client explains being unhappy with the way the ends of the hair sit. The client would prefer the hair to have a more feathered appearance. If the client has fine hair, what haircutting tool would be a good choice for the stylist to use on this haircut?
haircutting razor
Which haircutting tool is best suited for cutting a clean line around the ears?
trimmers
To ensure cosmetologists protect themselves and clients, how should clients be positioned during a haircut?
The cosmetologist moves the client by turning or changing the height of the chair.
In what way can stylists center their weight when cutting hair to avoid fatigue and injury?
When standing, keep knees slightly bent.
A haircut with a visual buildup of weight in which the hair ends appear to be stacked is an example of which of the four basic haircuts?
graduated haircut
A client confesses to being unhappy with the last haircut. When asked to explain, the client says the curls were too short. What could the stylist do while cutting the client’s hair to ensure the curly hair does not appear too short?
The stylists should cut the hair dry.
If a cosmetologist sections a client’s hair into five partings, which basic haircut is being performed?
the uniform-layered haircut
The basic haircut that is cut at a 90-degree elevation, then overdirected to maintain length and weight at perimeter is the ______.
long-layered haircut
A client wants bangs long enough to be pulled back. Which type of bangs should the stylist create?
center swept bangs
A benefit of using the shear-over-comb technique is it allows for _______.
short tapers that go from extremely short length to longer length
Removing excess bulk from the hair without shortening the hair’s length is called ______.
texturizing
How is texturizing hair by point cutting different from texturizing hair by effilating?
Point cutting uses the tips of the shears, whereas effilating uses the blades of the shears.
If a stylist wishes to use a razor to produce a softer perimeter on the hair, which razor texturizing technique should be used?
free-hand slicing
Which basic texturizing technique works well on curly hair because it removes density without adding too many layers?
free-hand notching
In order to best create a flat top or square shape haircut, how should a stylist use clippers?
Use the clipper-over-comb technique.
If a haircut is cropped close along the bottom and sides but becomes longer as you travel up the head, then it is _______.
the basic clipper cut
When a cosmetologist uses clippers to create a line up, how are they cutting the hair?
Straight lines or sharp angles are shaped to change the look of the existing hairline.
An important element in creating a strong foundation and consistency in haircutting and creating shapes is the use of _____.
angles
_____, also known as projection or lifting, is the degree at which a subsection of hair is held from the head when cutting.
elevation
The _____ is the direction in which hair grows from the scalp and is also called the natural falling position.
growth pattern
A tension in your shears that is too _____ will allow your shears to fold the hair.
loose
Which type of comb is used mainly to detangle the hair?
wide-tooth comb
_____ in haircutting is the amount of pressure applied when combing or holding a subsection during a haircut.
tension
What is the best way to maintain control of the subsection when cutting with a vertical or diagonal cutting line?
palm-to-palm
_____ reduces strain on the index finger and thumb while combing the hair.
palming the shears
Which method involves cutting or layering the hair in such a way that the fingers and shears glide along the edge of the hair to remove length?
slide cutting
When using the slicing technique to remove weight and add movement through the lengths of the hair, the shears should never be completely _____.
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