Haircutting - Lines and Angles

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

The hair cutting technique using diagonal lines to create fullness and blend long layers into short layers is:

• beveling

• weight

• diagonal

• fullness

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

• foundations

• uneven

• parts

• sections

The angle or degree at which a subsection of hair is held while cutting is:

• subsection

• elevation

• parting

• separating

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

• end shape

• blunt cut

• cutting line

• perimeter line

The first section cut when creating a shape is the:

• occipital line

• internal part

• guideline

• basic line

The outer line of a haircut is referred to as the:

• traveling guide

• stationary guide

• interior

• perimeter

The guideline used when creating layers or a graduated cut is a:

• 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:

• sub-sectioning

• over-direction

• traveling guidelines

• undercutting