NVQ Level Two - Cutting Hair Flashcard

Front

What degree of graduation would we find in a Uniform Layer?

Back

90'

Answer explanation

In a uniform layer cut the hair has a 90 degree graduation with even weight distribution and even balance throughout.

Front

What cutting technique should Rosie ask her stylist to use to reduce the length of her hair but retain its bulk?

Back

Club Cutting

Answer explanation

In club cutting, also known as blunt cutting, the hair is held between the fingers and cut straight across.

Freehand cutting is when you cut without holding the hair. This is used when tension isn't needed.

Texturising is when you use scissors to chip into the cut style to create movement.

Scissor over comb is when the hair is lifted and held by the comb - this helps to achieve graduation, blend lengths and achieve a shorter, closer look.

Front

Factors to consider before and during a hair cutting service.

Back

Elasticity, hair growth patterns and hair classifications

Answer explanation

It is important to consider all of the following factors before a cutting service:

Head and Face shape

Hair growth patterns

Hair elasticity

Hair classification

Hair density

This will help to ensure that the haircut flatters the client and you can plan for any adaptations that you might need to make around growth patterns, elasticity and density.

Front

During a haircut session, why should Sophie ensure her client is protected from hair clippings?

Back

It's unavoidable, it's just part of a cutting service

Front

How could Sebastian's hair density affect his haircut service?

Back

Abundant hair can increase service time as it can take longer to wash, cut and dry.

Answer explanation

Certain hair styles will work better with different levels of density in hair and often cuts will need to be adapted to accommodate very sparse or abundant heads of hair.

Abundant hair types will often mean an increase in service time as the hair takes longer to wash, rinse, cut and dry.

Front

What is it called when we stretch the hair before we cut it?

Back

tension, Tension

Answer explanation

Creating tension is the act of gently stretching the hair ready to cut.

Applying the same tension throughout the hair cut ensures accuracy and balance.

We vary tension depending on hair type and elasticity.

Front

Why is it important to apply the correct degree of tension when cutting the hair?

Back

To avoid using different tensions that would create an uneven result

Answer explanation

It is important to establish how much tension you should apply before you cut hair.

This discourages over stretching and causing damage or cutting too much off.

Matching tension throughout ensures an even and balanced result.