ANGLES & ELEVATION
This angle creates a blunt, one-length cut
0 DEGREE
A guide that does not move
Stationary
Cutting straight across with no elevation
Blunt cutting
This parting runs side to side
Horizontal
This must be done before any service
Sanitation
This angle creates graduation
45 DEGREE
A guide that moves with you as you cut is a moving or ___________ guideline.
Cutting into the ends to remove bulk
Point cutting
This parting runs up and down
Vertical
You should do this before cutting any client’s hair
Consultation
This angle creates uniform layers
90 DEGREE
This technique directs hair away from its natural fall
Overdirection
Sliding the shears through the hair to remove weight
Slicing
This parting is used to create softness and movement
Diagonal
This helps you check balance and correction in a haircut
Cross-checking
This angle creates long layers
180 degrees
If you don’t follow this, your haircut will be uneven
Guideline
This technique removes bulk without shortening length
Texturizing
Smaller divisions within a section are called this
Subsectioning
What procedure must you perform if you cut yourself of your client during your service?
Blood exposure procedure
Raising the hair away from the head is called__________.
Elevation
This type of guideline is typically used for layered cuts
Traveling guideline
This cutting technique creates soft beveled ends and movement instead of sharp blunt ends
This ensures even distribution and precision
Clean parting/sectioning
List the steps to the blood exposure procedure
STOP IMMEDIATELY AND EXCUSE YOURSELF
-sanitize
-glove un-wounded hand
-wipe off wound w/ antiseptic, apply gauze to stop bleeding
-open, and apply band aid
-discard all items in multi/single use and/or perform infection on tools
-glove up wounded hand
-remove un-wounded hand glove
-continue with service