Shears
This style of shears has a rest or tang for the little finger.
What is French Style shears?
This clipper features removable blades that vary in size and are usually made of high-quality carbon steel or ceramic.
What are Detachable Blade Clippers?
This type of comb may deteriorate if left in disinfectant over an extended period of time.
What is a hard rubber comb?
When doing this technique, the ball of the thumb and first two fingers are positioned on the flat side of the shanks with the handle pivoted up to allow the little finger to rest on the tang.
What is Shaving with a straight razor?
Metallic implement with a screw-on attachment at each end. One end has a blunt prong with a hole in the center that is used to press out black heads.
What is a comedone extractor
The part of the blade that does the cutting.
What is the Cutting Edge?
Also known as an attachment comb, this can be made of plastic, hard rubber, or steel for both detachable-blade and adjustable-blade clippers.
What are Clipper Guards?
Avoid using this type of comb when protecting the clients scalp while using thermal irons.
What is metal comb?
This razor finish is usually more costly, lasts longer, and does not rust as easily and is usually the choice of the discriminating barber.
What is the crocus finish?
Once considered a traditional implement in barbershops, this is no longer considered a safe and sanitary option for loose hair removal.
What is a neck duster?
These edges may be convex, beveled, or semi-convex in design.
What are The Blade Edges
This tool has a very fine cutting blade that requires very little pressure against the skin.
What is a Outliner?
Using this end of the comb merges the hair stands closer together.
What is the narrow end?
This refers to the shape of the razor after it has been ground and can be either convex or wedge.
What is the Razor Grind?
The back of the razor will lead each stroke when performing this technique.
What is Stropping the Razor?
Even shears with the finest of cutting edges can be poor cutting tools when this occurs.
What is not set correctly
This type of clipper motor has a lower blade speed and is most effective on thick, coarse, or damp hair types.
What is a Pivot Motor.
Works best to achieve a flat-top style and is also an option to use in clipper-over-comb cutting.
What is a flat handle comb?
Honing and stopping are two vital accessories used with this type of razor.
What us conventional straight razor?
This is used to remove the tiny particles that accumulate on the surface of the hone.
What are water and a pumice stone?
This type of shear is measured from the tip to the end of the finger ring where it joins the finger rest.
What are Convex Shears?
The term used when determining the amount of hair that remains on the head when using clippers.
What is With the Grain or Against the Grain?
Often considered the best choice for sectioning longer hair or making partings to create subsections, for wrapping the hair on rods or rollers, or for color applications.
What is a tail comb?
A razor can be purchased with what three types of special heat treatment?
What is hard, soft, or medium temper?
Made with or without a handle, this piece of equipment is made with an abrasive material that is harder than steel.
What is a Hone?
May be constructed in one or two pieces and is more durable, stays sharp longer, and is of highest quality that its counterpart.
What are Forged Shears?
Designed to rest in a charging unit, this is an important innovation for barbers because they are easily maneuverable and portable.
What is a Cordless Clipper?
Less rigid than carbon material combs and are heat and chemical resistant.
What is a Graphite Comb?
What two characteristics are not sufficient in providing a true indication of the razor's caliber as a cutting tool?
What are color or design of the razor?
This appliance is used to introduce water-soluble products into the skin.
What is Galvanic Machine?