Midterm

Front

Precision haircutting involves being precise in your haircut and _____________

Back

applying a systematic plan

Front

When a cosmetologist combs hair away from its natural falling position before cutting in order to increase a hair design’s length, the cosmetologist is using

Back

overdirection

Front

Select the best definition for finger angle

Back

The angle stylists hold their fingers when cutting the line that creates the end shape of the hair

Front

Which type of haircut section separates the head at the parietal ridge to below the crown?

Back

horseshoe section

Front

How often should a cosmetologist disinfect haircutting shears?

Back

after each client

Front

When haircutting shears are properly held, which of the following is true? The ring finger is placed in the grip of the moving blade, The thumb is placed in the grip of the moving blade, The ring finger is placed on the finger tang, The index finger is placed in the grip of the still blade

Back

The thumb is placed in the grip of the moving blade

Front

To ensure cosmetologists protect themselves and clients, how should clients be positioned during a haircut?

Back

The cosmetologist moves the client by turning or changing the height of the chair.

Front

Select the most appropriate procedure for a stylist performing a blunt haircut: Establish a guideline on a back section, and cut from the back center to the ears before cutting the sides.

Back

Establish a guideline on a back section, and cut from the back center to the ears before cutting the sides.

Front

_______ reduces strain on the index finger and thumb while combing the hair.

Back

palming the shears

Front

List all 6 parts of the shears: finger tang, ring finger hole, thumb hole, bumper, adjustment pivot, cutting edge, ring finger hole, thumb hole, bumper, pivot adjuster

Back

finger tang, ring finger hole, thumb hole, bumper, adjustment pivot, cutting edge