Technique
When combing and preparing to cut bangs/_____, do not use tension and allow for natural lift of the hair.
Fringe
What is the process of removing excess bulk without shortening the length?
Texturizing
When removing length from facial hair, the ____ is used to control the hair.
To layer hair at high elevation to create a uniform-layered haircut, use an ______ guide.
Interior
A haircut where the lengths of the hair all come to one hanging level, forming a weight line.
Blunt
Palming the shears during haircutting reduces strain on the index finger and _____ while combing the hair.
Cutting with the points of the shears to create texture in the hair ends is known as point cutting or ______.
Notching
What is a versatile cutting tool used to create a soft line?
Razor
When cutting a zero-degree, no elevation, or blunt cut you will want to cut the hair in its _____ position.
Natural
Take extra care when working in the crown and neckline, which sometimes have strong _____ patterns.
Growth
When cutting with a razor, it's essential to keep the hair ______.
Damp
When ____-______ a haircut, always use partings opposite to those used when cutting.
Cross checking
Length
When cutting a ____-elevation cut, the hair is cut at 90 degrees from the head and cut to the desired length.
High
A haircut that is cut at 90 degree elevation and then over-directed to maintain length and weight at the perimeter is a _____ ______ haircut.
Long layered
Always make clean and consistent ______ to ensure an even amount of hair in each subsection and produce more precise results.
Partings
Cutting ___-__-___ means that the palms of both hands are facing each other while cutting.
Palm to palm
Using the ____ to keep track of your elevations will help you create even lines and maintain visual balance while working.
Mirror
The hanging level at which a blunt haircut falls.
Weightline
______ create movement and volume in the hair by releasing weight.
Layers
A method of cutting or layering the hair using razor-sharp shears is _______.
Slidecutting
Dry hair responds to cutting differently than wet hair. Therefore, it is important to maintain an even amount of moisture in the hair to avoid _____ results.
Uneven
In general, a ____ should not be used on curly hair because doing so weakens the cuticle and causes the hair to frizz.
Razor
If the head is not upright or in the position dictated by the haircut, it may alter the amount of _____ and over-direction.
Elevation
This type of haircut is a slow or immediate buildup of weight caused by cutting the hair with tension, low to medium elevation, or over-direction.