Haircutting 2019

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

The _____ indicates the method of gauging the hardness of the metal (steel) of an individual shear in order to ensure that it maintains a sharp edge for an extended period of time.

• Rockwell hardness

• edge level

• sharpness indicator

• angle precision

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