Basics
A _______ is a thin, continuous mark used in haircutting.
Line
All professional haircutting shears are made of ___________
Steel
What is a zero degree haircut called?
Blunt haircut
The term ________ refers to where and how hair is moved over the head.
Distribution
______________ is a texturizing technique that removes weight and adds movement through the lengths of the hair
Slicing
What refers to the working area that they hair is separated into before cutting?
Section
What is the difference between cast shears and forged shears?
Cast shears are built by pouring molten steel into a mold, whereas forged shears are developed by pressing or hammering metal into a finished shape.
A _________________ is achieved by cutting the hair with elevation or overdirection; the hair is cut at higher elevations, usually 90 degrees.
layered haircut
Which term refers to the process of removing excess bulk without shortening the length of the hair?
Texturizing
In the context of basic clipper techniques, a ________ is a tapered haircut where the hair transitions from one length to the next, creating a faded look with no hard lines
Fade
The degree at which a subsection of hair is lifted from the head when cutting is known as _________
Elevation
What should you follow to maintain your sheers and keep them in excellent shape?
Thoroughly wipe the inside of the blades after every client using a soft cloth saturated with scissor oil.
In a _______________, the hair is cut at a 90-degree elevation and then overdirected to maintain length and weight at the perimeter.
long-layered haircut
_______________ is a texturizing technique performed on hair ends using the tips of the shears to create a broken edge
Point cutting
In the context of the types of sections used in haircutting, the ___________ separates the head at the parietal ridge to below the crown, enhancing control when layering or graduating hair.
horseshoes section
The term _______ refers to the angle at which the fingers are held when cutting the line that creates the end shape.
Cutting line
What is the primary use of texturizing shears?
They are used primarily to remove bulk from the hair.
Another name for a graduated haircut is ....
45 degree
___________ is a method of layering the hair in which the fingers and shears glide along the edge of the hair to remove length?
Slide Cutting
In the context of haircutting, the density of the hair determines ...
the size and number of subsections needed to complete a haircut
Occurs when a hairstylist combs the hair away from its natural falling position.
Overdirection
What is the advantage of palming the shear?
It enables a hairstylist to hold the comb and the shears at the same time. Keeps you and the client safe.
What is the main guideline you follow when cutting bangs?
When cutting bangs, ensure the hair is either damp or completely dry
______________ is a haircutting technique in which the hair is held in place with the comb while the tips of the shears are used to remove length.
Scissor-over-comb
In the context of texturizing techniques, ____________ is the process of thinning the hair to graduated lengths with shears; in this technique, the hair strand is cut by a sliding movement of the shears with the blades kept partially opened.
Effilating