Haircutting Final Exam

The reference point that signals a change in head shape from flat to round or vice versa is the: 

• crown area
• occipital corner
• four corners
• parietal ridge 

The straight lines used to build weight or create a one-length or low-elevation haircut are:

• parallel lines
• horizontal lines
• weight lines
• diagonal lines

The straight lines used to remove weight or create graduated layers are:

• cutting lines
• diagonal lines 
• vertical lines
• horizontal lines

For control during haircutting, the hair is divided into uniform working areas called:

• foundations
• uneven
• parts
• sections

The angle at which the fingers are held when performing a haircut is the: 

• end shape
• blunt cut
• stationary guideline
• shape guideline

Which guideline is used when creating layers or a graduated cut?

• traveling guideline
• outer guideline
• stationary guideline
• shape guideline

The technique of combing hair away from its natural falling position, rather than straight out from the head toward a guideline, is called:

• subsectioning
• overdirection
• traveling guidelines
• undercutting

For a client with a long face, the stylist would recommend a style that adds:

• volumes and height on top
• fullness on the sides
• weight to the chin and front
• fullness in length

To compensate for shrinkage associated with curly hair, the stylist should allow for shrinkage of: 

• 1\2 inch to 2 inches
• 1\4 inch to 1 inch
• 1\3 inch to 1 inch
• 1 inch to 3 inches

The direction that hair grows from the scalp into a natural falling position is the: 

• outermost perimeter
• fringe area
• parallel section
• growth pattern