Jr. Ch. 16 4th List VOCAB Hair Cutting

Front

Removing bulk without shortening length; adds volume, blends areas.

Back

Texturizing

Front

Technique on hair ends using shears tips (Not for State Board)

Back

Point cutting

Front

Another version of point cutting; more aggressive & creates a chunkier effect (Not allowed at State Board)

Back

Notching

Front

Used with shears, snip hair at random intervals (not for state board)

Back

Free-hand notching

Front

Or effilating: Thinning hair to graduated lengths with shears

Back

Slithering

Front

Technique to remove bulk, adds movement along hair length, shears never fully closed.

Back

Slicing

Front

Visual separation in hair using scissors on scalp, gently opening & closing blades.

Back

Carving

Front

Use the razor to thin out damp hair ends.

Back

Removing weight

Front

Tip of the razor for weight removal: More horizontal = less hair, more vertical = more hair.

Back

Free-hand slicing

Front

Using texturizing shears or razors to remove weight in mid strand of hair.

Back

Removing bulk (thinning)