The process of thinning the hair to graduated lengths using a sliding movement of the shears with the blades kept partially open is called?

• slithering

• notching

• point cutting

• angle cutting

When performing the slicing technique to remove weight or on the surface of the haircut, it is best to work on

• damp hair

• wet hair

• curly hair

• dry hair

When using clipper over comb technique, the amount of hair that is removed is determined by

• apex of the head

• angle of the comb

• size of the section

• type of clipper being used

If the blade tension on your shears are tight it will cause the shear to bind and cause wear and

• user fatigue

• adjustment knob to loosen

• hair to fold

• debris

The ability to duplicate a haircut from a picture will build a strong relationship between the stylist and

• vendors

• manager

• client

• co workers

Elevation creates

• graduation and layers

• cutting lines

• casts and crowns

• perimeter

A guideline located on the outer line of the cut is known as

• parameter

• interior

• cutting line

• perimeter

shears should be sharpened

• after every service

• only as needed

• every 3 months

• once a year

You should use ___ tension on straight hair when you want precise lines

• minimal

• maximum

• moderate

• zero

using a razor on ____ hair will weaken the cuticle and cause frizzing

• straight

• blond

• curly

• fine