Technique used to create irregular lengths, usually for a chunkier texture at the hair ends.
What is notching
100
A sculpting technique that achieves closeness to the head. A comb is used as a guide to hold the lengths while the hair protruding over the comb is sculpted with the clippers
What is clipper over comb
100
A progression of shorter lengths toward the top of the head, creating an activated surface.
What is gradated
100
A form in which the lengths gradually become longer toward the interior,produces an unactivated and activated sculpture texture; it is color-coded yellow.
What is graduated form
100
A texturizing technique in which the open shears glide along the surface of the hair to achieve mobility
What is slicing
200
may be unactivated, activated or a combination.
What is texture
200
A diagonal line that travels away from the face, resulting in a backward flow of hair.
What is diagonal back
200
The direction the hair is combed in relation to its base parting
What is distribution
200
Dividing the head into workable areas for control.
What is sectioning
300
A smooth surface in which the ends are not visible
What is unactivated
300
The artistic pattern or length guide used while sculpting; it can be mobile or stationary
What is design line
300
Head position that produces lengths that are shorter in the nape and longer surface lengths
What is tilted forward
300
A form in which lengths become progressively longer toward the exterior; produces an activated sculpted texture; it is color-coded red
What is Increased Layered form
300
A tool used for irregular removal of lengths within a form. One blade is straight and the other is serrated
What is tapering shears
400
A circular shape with activated texture that is the same length throughout
What is uniformly layered form
400
A final stage in sculpting in which the accuracy of the sculpture is checked by using the line opposite the original sculpting pattern.
What is cross checking
400
Projecting the hair below 90 degrees
What is building weight
400
A diagram that represents the proportional relationship of the lengths within a sculpture as they occur across the curve of the head
What is structure graphic
500
A sculpting technique used to define the perimeter hairline
What is outlining
500
Lengths are directed to this line in order to create a length increase in the opposite direction.
What is stationary guideline
500
used to create a clean, blunt edge
What is shears
500
A combination form that is the result of sculpting along horizontal and/or vertical planes; multiple forms occur automatically due to the curves of the head
What is planar form
500
When using electric clippers the attachment that allows the hair to be sculptured at the same length