Principles of Haircutting
You will generally need less elevation on this type of hair due to shrinkage.
Curly
______ occurs when you comb the hair away from its natural falling position, rather than straight out from the head.
Overdirection
How frequently should shears be sharpened?
As needed.
Generally a razor should not be used on this type of hair because it weakens the cuticle and causes frizz.
Curly
Low elevation and one length haircuts are created using this type of line.
Horizontal
Parting the haircut in the opposite way you cut it at the same elevation to check for precision of line and shape is known as_______.
Cross checking
This type of shear is more expensive to produce and purchase.
Forged shears.
The process of removing bulk without shortening the length is known as _______.
Texturizing
The location of this/these reference point(s) signal a change in head shape from flat to round and vice versa.
Four corners
The amount of pressure applied when combing and holding a subsection is ______.
Tension
This tool is used when a softer effect on the ends of the hair is desired.
Razor
Slide cutting
This type of guideline is used when creating layered or graduated haircuts.
Traveling
_____ is the direction in which the hair grows from the scalp.
Growth pattern
This part of the shear allows you to have more control over the shear.
Finger tang.
This technique is used to thin the hair by cutting with a sliding movement of the shears with the blades kept partially opened.
Effilating/slithering
The ____ is the angle at which the fingers are held when cutting the line that creates the end shape.
Cutting line
The ____ is the visual line in the haircut where the ends of the hair hang together.
Weight line
This comb is mainly used for close tapers on the nape and sides when using the scissor over comb technique.
Barber comb
When using the clipper over comb technique the amount of hair that is removed is determined by _____.