Reference Points
What are reference points?
Points on the head that mark where the surface of the head changes
What is elevation?
Projecting or lifting a subsection of hair above zero degrees.
What type of hair are blunt haircuts good for and WHY?
Finer and thinner hair types because the hair is cut to one length and makes it appear thicker
What is ther difference between notching and point cutting?
Point cutting is performed on the ends of the hair using the tips of the shears to remove length, to soften lines, remove weight and create a seamless effect.
Notching - version of point cutting but more aggressive and creates a chunkier effect.
What is cross checking?
How will reference points help you in haircutting?
1- Find balance within the design so that both sides are cut the same.
2- Ability to create the same haircut again
3- To show when it is necessary to change technique to make up for irregularities in the head.
What is a stationary guide and which haircuts use this guide?
What is a traveling guide and which haircuts use this guide?
Traveling- Moveable guide and moves as the cut progresses. Used in layered or graduated haircuts
In what haircut is their an elevation of 45 degrees which creates a visual buildup of weight in a given area?
The graduated haircut
Why is texturizing used?
Can be used to :
add or remove volume
make the hair move
blend one area to another
What is texturizing?
Removing bulk without removing length
Where is the parietal ridge located?
Widest area of the head and starts at the temples and ends at the bottom of the crown
What is overdirection?
When you comb the hair away from its natural falling position rather than straight out from the head
For cutting curly hair wet for every 1/4 inch you cut how much will the hair shrink when its dry?
1 inch
Why shouldnt you cut past your second knuckle
The skin is soft and fleshy and is easy to cut. It also changed the tension of holding the hair.
In what two ways are professional shears made?
Cast or forged
What is the Apex and where is it located?
The highest point on the head. It is located by placing a comb flat on the head
What are the 4 factors of hair analysis and DEFINE each
Hair density- number of hairs per square inch.
Texture- thickness of the individual diameter of each hair strand. (coarse, medium, fine)
Elasticity- ability of the hair to stretch and return without breaking
Porosity- ability to absorb moisture
What effect does a 90 degree haircut produce?
Have less weight, the ends appear farther apart and the layers create movement and volume in the hair.
What is tension and how does it affect the haircut?
The amount of pressure applied when combing and holding a subsection. Created by stretching or pulling the subsection.
Consistent tension in important for constant even results
Which finger goes in the movable blade of the shear?
thumb
What are the different types of lines in haircutting and explain the effect they produce in haircutting?
Horizontal- parallel from the floor. They build weight and are used in one length haircuts.
Vertical Lines- Described in terms of up and down. Remove weight to create graduated or layered cuts.
Diagonal Lines- Slanting or sloping direction.
Diagonal forward creates movement toward the face
Diagonal back- Create movement away from the face
What is a wave pattern refer to?
The amount of movement the hair strand has. (straight, wavy, curly)
How is the long layered haircut cut?
Cut at 90 degree elevation and then overdirected to 180 degrees to maintain length and weight at the perimeter.
Name three of more different texturizing techniques performed with a shear?
point cutting
notching
free hand notching
effilating or slithering
slicing
carving
What are three thing you can do to ensure good posture and body position while cutting hair?
1- Position your Client
2- Center your weight
3- Work in front of your section