Haircutting Safety
How often should haircutting shears be disinfected?
After each client.
What are the three layers of the hair shaft?
Cuticle, cortex, and medulla.
Which type of haircolor uses an alkalizing agent to lighten and deposit color simultaneously?
Permanent haircolor.
Which texture hair has the smallest diameter? Fine, medium or coarse.
Fine
How is a blunt haircut achieved?
Holding the shears at zero degrees and cutting straight across.
When cutting below the fingers, do not cut past this part of the finger.
The second knuckle.
When you place the comb flat on the side of the head what are you trying to locate?
The Parietal Ridge
What is the natural level system used in haircolor?
Levels 1–10, with 1 being the darkest and 10 being the lightest.
This is an element of hair design that attracts the eye. What is it?
Emphasis
Compared to shears, a razor creates what type of edge?
Softer
The movable blade of the shears is controlled by this.
Thumb grip.
When you place a comb flat against the nape. Where the comb leaves the head is called?
The Occipital bone.
What are the secondary colors?
Green, orange and purple.
A diagonal finger wave and pin curl pattern creates what type of wave?
Skip wave
During this technique you remove excess bulk from the hair without shortening the hair's length.
Texturizing
By doing this you are able to help your client and yourself stay safe during a haircut.
Palming the shears.
What does a strand test check for?
A strand tests checks to see how long a color should be left on.
Which haircolor lays on the surface of the hair, contains no ammonia, and lasts about 3–8 shampoos?
Semipermanent haircolor.
What styling product is ideal for building body and volume in fine hair?
Foam or mousse.
If a client wants a more feathered appearance, which haircutting tool should you use?
A razor
We know palming the shears keeps us and the client safe. What is another benefit to when palming the shears?
You can save time by holding the shears and comb at the same time.
What type of porosity has a tightly closed cuticle and will require a longer processing time?
Low, Average or High
Low Porosity
What color neutralizes yellow-orange tones?
Blue-violet.
Why might a stylist cut curly hair dry?
To see the true shape and shrinkage pattern of the hair.
What should be done with used razor blades?
Dispose in a sharps container.