75 questions
An important element in creating a strong foundation and consistency in haircutting and creating shapes is the use of _____.
angles
long layers
corners
graduation
Which type of shear is used mainly to remove bulk from the hair, and is often referred to as a thinning shear, tapering shear, or notching shear?
Texturizing
Clipper
Razor
Haircutting
Electric or battery-operated tools that cut the hair by using two moving blades held in place by a metal plate with teeth are called _____.
trimmers
clippers
cutting shears
notching shears
Before purchasing _____, the stylist should inquire about the manufacturing, steel quality, and the right blade edge.
shears
coloring tools
shampoo equipment
combs
A(n) _____ is a basic haircut, cut at a 90-degree elevation and then overdirected to maintain length and weight at the perimeter.
angles cut
graduated cut
blunt cut
long-layered cut
When using the slicing technique to remove weight and add movement through the lengths of the hair, the shears should never be completely _____.
positioned
closed
elevated
palmed
The process of removing excess bulk without shortening hair length is called _____.
beveling
texturizing
tapering
stacking
What is the elevation, or degrees, contained in a blunt or one-length haircut?
0
45
90
180
You should use the _____ degree of tension when cutting hair with strong growth patterns, or around the ears, to compensate for the hair being pushed up when it dries.
minimum
strong
heavy
maximum
Which guideline is used in a blunt, one-length haircut, or used in overdirection to create a length or weight increase?
Stacked
Angle
Stationary
Traveling
A(n) _____ is a thin, continuous mark, curved or straight, used as a guide while cutting hair.
angle
section
line
diagonal
Achieving balance within a design can be accomplished by understanding the _____ and reference points.
sample proportions
technical specifications
four corners
head shape
Haircuts that generally have less weight than graduated haircuts are called _____.
layered cuts
one length cuts
blunt cuts
tension cuts
_____ reduces strain on the index finger and thumb while combing the hair.
Palming the shears
Cutting vertically
Working quickly
Closing one’s fingers
By making a parting or drawing a line from the apex to the back of the ear, you can locate the _____ of the head, which consists of all the hair that falls naturally behind the ear.
back
crown
sides
nape
The _____ is the visual line in the haircut where the ends of the hair hang together.
layer
weight line
cutting line
elevation
A tension in your shears that is too _____ will allow your shears to fold the hair.
tight
loose
weak
strong
Which type of texture shear adds increased blending?
Blending
Chunking
Texturizing
Thinning
The technique used to check a haircut for precision of line and shape is called _____.
cross-checking
stationary checking
origination lines
overdirection
A(n) _____ is created when the space between two lines or surfaces intersects at a given point.
line
bang
angle
formation
_____ occurs when the hair contracts or lifts through the action of moisture loss or drying.
Beveling
Shrinkage
Drying
Contraction
_____ is another version of point cutting, in which a more aggressive technique is used to create a chunkier effect.
Notching
Slide cutting
Slicing
Texturizing
Which three countries are primarily responsible for manufacturing the steel used to make professional shears?
China, Germany, and the United States
Japan, Germany, and the United States
Japan, China, and Indonesia
Japan, China, and the United States
_____ lines in a haircut are those that lie between the horizontal and vertical, have a slanting or sloping direction, and help to blend long layers into short layers to create fullness.
Vertical
Diagonal
Beveled
Horizontal
A _____ is a conversation between you and your client when you find out what the client is looking for, offer suggestions and professional advice, and come to a joint decision about the most suitable haircut.
client assessment
Chat session
client consultation
meet-and-greet
What is the ideal Rockwell hardness of a shear?
56–57
58–62
63 or higher
Lower than 55
_____ in haircutting is the amount of pressure applied when combing or holding a subsection during a haircut.
Density
Tension
Tightness
Stretch
Which description is most accurate of fine, thin hair?
It may become frizzy from the use of razors.
It needs weight and is limp.
It requires texturizing.
It does not lend itself to very short cuts.
The best overall blade edge for a hair stylist is _____, because it will give you the smoothest cut and is the sharpest edge possible.
convex
curved
straight
concave
What is the working area of the hair that is separated prior to cutting?
Angle
Section
Diagonal
Line
Elevation creates graduation and layers, and is usually described in _____.
lines
metrics
sections
degrees
The location of the four corners signals a change in _____.
hair texture
hair growth
bone shape
head shape
_____, or stacking, involves using diagonal lines to create angles by cutting the ends of the hair with a slight increase or decrease in length.
Beveling
Graduation
Shrinking
Elevating
The angle at which the fingers are held when cutting the line that creates the shape is referred to as the _____.
degree line
finger line
cutting line
parting line
Effilating, also known as _____, is the process of thinning the hair to graduated lengths with shears.
slicing
slithering
notching
beveling
Cowlicks and whorls are examples of _____ that will affect where the hair ends up once it is dry, especially in the nape.
sections
textures
lines
growth patterns
Hair _____ is based on the thickness or diameter of each hair strand, usually classified as coarse, medium, and fine.
thickness
density
texture
length
What is the line dividing the hair at the scalp, separating one section from another to create subsections?
Angular
Parting
Layering
Tensional
What is the best way to maintain control of the subsection when cutting with a vertical or diagonal cutting line?
Palm-to-palm
Using a razor
Cutting below fingers
Cutting over fingers
What area of the head is located between the apex and the back of the parietal ridge?
Sides
Front
Crown
Top
A(n) _____, also know as a guide, is a subsection of hair that determines the length the hair will be cut, and is usually the first section cut when creating a shape.
guideline
reference
apex
weight
For control during haircutting, the hair is parted into working areas called _____.
ridges
elevations
partings
sections
When your shear is properly fitted, the thumb hole will rest at or slightly over the _____.
cuticle area of the thumb
ring finger
knuckle
finger
You can begin to make decisions about the best haircut for a client by analyzing his or her _____.
existing haircut
head size
photo portfolio
face shape
The two front corners represent the widest part of the _____.
apex area
nape area
parietal area
bang area
What type of haircutting lines are parallel to the floor and relative to the horizon?
Weight lines
Elevation lines
Vertical lines
Horizontal lines
Which method involves cutting or layering the hair in such a way that the fingers and shears glide along the edge of the hair to remove length?
Scissors-over-comb technique
Stacking technique
Blunt cutting
Slide cutting
Which guideline involves a small slice of a previous subsection that is moved to the next position and becomes the new guideline?
Vertical guideline
Stationary guide
Traveling guide
Angle guide
Which type of comb is used mainly to detangle the hair?
All-purpose comb
Tail comb
Barber comb
Wide-tooth comb
What technique allows you to cut hair very close to the scalp and create a flat top or square shape?
Notching shear-over-comb
Comb-over-scissor
Clipper-over-comb
Clipper-under-comb
What is the widest part of the head, starting at the temples and ending at the bottom of the crown, that can be found by placing a comb flat on the side of the head?
Temporal ridge
Apex point
Occipital ridge
Parietal ridge
A client’s _____ is how he or she looks from the side and can be best viewed by pulling the hair away from the face and up and away from the neck.
Hair growth
face shape
profile
head size
Shears that are designed to remove more hair, with larger teeth set farther apart, are known as _____.
notching shears
haircutting shears
clippers
design shears
Hair _____ is the number of individual hair strands on 1 square inch (2.5 cm2) of scalp and is usually described as thin, medium, or thick.
thickness
length
density
texture
What hair type requires less elevation and should be left a bit longer when cutting because of shrinkage as it dries?
Straight hair
Curly hair
Coarse hair
Dry hair
If you want hair to be longer toward the front on a layered haircut, overdirect the sections to a stationary guide at the _____.
front of the crown
front of the ears
top of the face
back of the ears
_____ shears, also known as scissors, are mainly used to cut blunt or straight lines in hair, to slide cut, point cut, or to implement other texturizing techniques.
Clippers
Razors
Haircutting
Texturizing
In a _____ haircut, also known as a one-length haircut, all of the hair comes to a single-hanging level forming a weight line.
blunt
layered
graduated
shingled
The hand position that is used most often when cutting uniform or increasing layers is called _____.
cutting over finger
cutting below finger
palm-to-palm
undercutting
Hair that grows below the parietal ridge, or crest, hangs because of _____.
the color
the style
gravity
the cut
_____ should not be used on curly hair because it weakens the cuticle and causes the hair to frizz.
A razor
Combs
Scissors
Shears
The _____ area is defined as the area at the back part of the neck and consists of the hair below the occipital bone.
crown
side
nape
neckline
Surfaces on the head where the head changes, such as the ears, jawline, and occipital bone, are referred to as _____.
reference points
junction points
technique points
apex points
What bone protrudes at the base of the skull?
Parietal bone
Occipital bone
Temporal bone
Frontal bone
The three types of straight lines in haircutting include horizontal, vertical, and _____ lines.
elevated
diagonal
straight
curved
What technique should be used to create a length increase in the design of graduated and layered haircuts?
Overdirection
Traveling
Stacking
Beveling
Professional shears are made by either casting or forging the steel. Which process is best for ensuring shear durability, ease of adjustment or repair, and highest quality?
Casting only
Casting, then forging
Forging, then casting
forging only
The _____, or the amount of movement in the hair strand, varies from client to client, as well as within the same head of hair.
thickness
texture
wave pattern
density
_____, also known as projection or lifting, is the degree at which a subsection of hair is held from the head when cutting.
Sectioning
Elevation
Beveling
Graduation
What is the triangular section of the head that begins at the apex and ends at the front corners?
Bang-area
Nape
Top
Crown
A general rule of thumb when cutting hair is to stand or sit directly in front of the area you are cutting, and to keep your body weight _____.
elevated
angled
centered
movable
When the hair is elevated _____, you are building weight in a haircut.
about 90 degrees
below 90 degrees
at no elevation
straight
It is important to work with the natural _____, or where and how hair is moved over the head, when locating the bang area.
hair length
density
distribution
tension
The _____ is the direction in which hair grows from the scalp and is also called the natural falling position.
texture
Hairline
growth pattern
nape
The _____ is the highest point on the top of the head, and can be located easily by placing a comb on top of the head and noticing that the comb is resting on the highest point.
apex
crown
front
nape