Art /Cosmetology: Chapter 16: Haircutting Part 5
The uniform working areas used for control during haircutting are called: A. partings B. ridges C. elevations D. sections
D. sections
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The uniform working areas used for control during haircutting are called:
A. partings B. ridges C. elevations D. sections
D. sections
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Placing a comb flat against the nape of the head and finding where the comb leaves the head can be used to locate the:
A. parietal ridge B. reference points C. four corners D. occipital bone
D. occipital bone
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The line dividing hair at the scalp, separating one section from another, creating subsections is a(n):
A. tension B. elevation C. parting D. angle
C. parting
Lines in haircutting that are parallel to the horizon, or the floor are:
A. horizontal lines B. vertical lines C. elevation lines D. weight lines
A. horizontal lines
The best overall blade edge for a hair stylist is:
A. convex B. beveled C. opposing grip D. forged
A. convex
A section of hair that determines the length the hair will be cut is the:
A. guideline B. reference C. apex D. weight
A. guideline
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
The uniform working areas used for control during haircutting are called:
A. partings B. ridges C. elevations D. sections | D. sections |
Placing a comb flat against the nape of the head and finding where the comb leaves the head can be used to locate the:
A. parietal ridge B. reference points C. four corners D. occipital bone | D. occipital bone |
The line dividing hair at the scalp, separating one section from another, creating subsections is a(n):
A. tension B. elevation C. parting D. angle | C. parting |
Lines in haircutting that are parallel to the horizon, or the floor are:
A. horizontal lines B. vertical lines C. elevation lines D. weight lines | A. horizontal lines |
The best overall blade edge for a hair stylist is:
A. convex B. beveled C. opposing grip D. forged | A. convex |
A section of hair that determines the length the hair will be cut is the:
A. guideline B. reference C. apex D. weight | A. guideline |
Electric or battery-operated tools that cut the hair by using two moving blades held in place by a metal plate with teeth are:
A. trimmers B. cutting shears C. clippers D. notching shears | C. clippers |
The technique that allows you to cut the hair very close to the scalp, creating a flat top or square shape, is:
A. comb-over-scissor B. clipper-over-comb C. notching shear-over-comb D. clipper-under-comb | B. clipper-over-comb |
Two front corners represent the widest part of the:
A. apex area B. parietal area C. bang area D. nape area | C. bang area |
The growth pattern is the direction in which hair grows from the scalp and is also called the:
A. hair texture B. natural falling position C. natural hairline D. outer perimeter | B. natural falling position |
The comb used for close tapers on the nape and sides and when using a scissor-over-comb technique is a:
A. detangle comb B. barber comb C. wide-tooth-comb D. tail comb | B. barber comb |
Hair density is usually described as being:
A. thin, small or dense B. thin, coarse or dark C. medium, curly or porous D. thin, medium or thick | D. thin, medium or thick |
The amount of movement in the hair strand is referred to as the:
A. wave pattern B. texture C. thickness D. density | A. wave pattern |
The area of the head that is between the apex and the back of the parietal ridge is the:
A. crown B. front C. sides D. top | A. crown |
An important element in creating a strong foundation and consistency in haircutting and creating shapes is the use of:
A. angles B. corners C. graduation D. long layers | A. angles |
The guideline where a small slice of a previous subsection is moved to the next position and becomes the new guideline is a:
A. vertical guide B. stationary guide C. angle guide D. traveling guide | D. traveling guide |
The degree of tension used on hairlines with strong growth patterns or around the ears is:
A. maximum B. heavy C. minimum D. strong | C. minimum |
When using the slicing technique to remove bulk, the shears should never be completely:
A. positioned B. palmed C. closed D. elevated | C. closed |
Achieving balance within a design can be accomplished by understanding the head shape and:
A. head points B. reference points C. four corners D. technique points | B. reference points |
A visual line in the haircut, where the ends of the hair hang together.
A. tension B. elevation C. beveling D. weight | D. weight |
Technique using diagonal lines to create angles by cutting the ends of the hair with a slight increase or decrease in length.
A. tension B. elevation C. beveling D. weight | C. beveling |
The angle or degree at which a subsection of hair is held from the head when cutting.
A. tension B. elevation C. beveling D. weight | B. elevation |
The amount of pressure applied when combing or holding a subsection during a haircut.
A. tension B. elevation C. beveling D. weight | A. tension |