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Cosmetology: Chapter 16: Haircutting Part 3

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This deck covers key concepts and terminology from Chapter 16 of a cosmetology course, focusing on haircutting techniques and tools.

Before purchasing a pair of shears, ensure that the company has authorized someone in your area to the company's shears. A. clean B. lubricate C. polish D. sharpen

d. sharpen
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Definition
Before purchasing a pair of shears, ensure that the company has authorized someone in your area to the company's shears. A. clean B. lubricate C. polish D. sharpen
d. sharpen
Knowing how to hold your tools properly will help you avoid muscle strain in your: A. legs B. shoulders C. chest D. arms
d. arms
When palming the shears, you hold the comb with your _ fingers. A. thumb, index and middle B. index, middle and ring C. middle ring and pinky D. thumb middle and pinky
A. thumb, index and middle
When cutting hair, it is important to always use tension. A. minimum B. moderate C. maximum D. consistent
d. consistent
Heavier graduated haircuts work well on hair that _ when dry. A. contracts B. expands C. becomes curlier D. becomes shinier
b. expands
Which of these statements about razor cutting is true? A. A shear gives a softer appearance than a razor cut. B. When working with a razor, the ends are cut at an angle. C. Shears have much finer blades than razors. D. When working with a razor, the line is blunt.
b. When working with a razor, the ends are cut at an angle.

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TermDefinition
Before purchasing a pair of shears, ensure that the company has authorized someone in your area to the company's shears. A. clean B. lubricate C. polish D. sharpen
d. sharpen
Knowing how to hold your tools properly will help you avoid muscle strain in your: A. legs B. shoulders C. chest D. arms
d. arms
When palming the shears, you hold the comb with your _ fingers. A. thumb, index and middle B. index, middle and ring C. middle ring and pinky D. thumb middle and pinky
A. thumb, index and middle
When cutting hair, it is important to always use tension. A. minimum B. moderate C. maximum D. consistent
d. consistent
Heavier graduated haircuts work well on hair that _ when dry. A. contracts B. expands C. becomes curlier D. becomes shinier
b. expands
Which of these statements about razor cutting is true? A. A shear gives a softer appearance than a razor cut. B. When working with a razor, the ends are cut at an angle. C. Shears have much finer blades than razors. D. When working with a razor, the line is blunt.
b. When working with a razor, the ends are cut at an angle.
Texturizing cannot be done with: A. cutting shears B. thinning shears C. a razor D. clippers
d. clippers
When using clippers, you should always work _ the natural growth patterns especially in the nape. A. in the direction of B. against C. across D. alternately with and against
b. against
When trimming a male client's facial hair, it is recommended that you check _ and ask if he would like you to remove any excess hair. A. his ears B. his eyebrows C. both his ears and eyebrows D. neither his ears and eyebrows
c. both his ears and eyebrows
The term refers to the shape of the head. A. head form B. skull form C. hairline D. guideline
A. head form
Spots that mark where the surface of the head changes are: A. four corners B. angles C. reference points D. perimeters
c. reference points
The widest area of the head is the: A. occipital bone B. parietal ridge C. nape D. apex
b. parietal ridge
The bone that protrudes at the base of the skull is the: A. parietal ridge B. orbital bone C. occipital bone D. nape
c. occipital bone
The highest point at the top of the head is the: A. apex B. peak C. pate D. nape
A. apex
The area at the back part of the neck is the: A. bevel B. cast C. notch D. nape
d. nape
The triangular section that begins at the apex and ends at the four corners is the: A. back area B. bang area C. bevel area D. cast
b. bang area
A _ is a thin continuous mark used as a guide. A. line B. head form C. layer D. part
A. line
Lines parallel to the floor are _ lines. A. vertical B. horizontal C. diagonal D. straight
b. horizontal
The space between two lines or surfaces that intersect at a given point is a(n): A. angle B. apex C. bevel D. cast
A. angle
Lines perpendicular to the floor are _ lines. A. horizontal B. straight C. diagonal D. vertical
d. vertical