PIRCTC 105.2 Sculpture Tools and Essentials

The type of shears that consist of one straight blade and one notched blade is called:

• blunt shears
• taper shears
• zigzag shears
• straight shears

When lifting the lengths on top of the head, you will need to sculpt the hair along which area of your fingers?

• the top
• the inside
• underneath
• the knuckle

The movable blade of the shears is controlled by the:

• still blade
• thumb grip
• hand screw
• finger brace

What product defines texture and gives a light to firm hold on wet or dry hair?

• gel
• mousse
• pomade
• cutting lotion

What product adds gloss and sheen to dry hair and creates texture separation?

• gel
• mousse
• pomade
• cutting lotion

All of the following terms are sculpting positions EXCEPT:

• palm up
• palm down
• palm-to-palm
• hand-to-hand

A trimmer, also known as an edger, is a tool used to:

• create beveling
• part and distribute the hair
• outline and refine the hairline
• create short lengths within the form

Channeling shears are primarily used for all of the following special effects EXCEPT:

• heavy fringes
• extreme length variations
• lightly tapered effects
• notched perimeter lengths

Taper shears, also known as thinning shears, are used on the ends of the hair to create:

• mobility
• precise lines
• a clean blunt edge
• a broom-like effect

Never use clipper blades that have:

• guards
• blade levels
• broken teeth
• aligned teeth