Haircutting review part One

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

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

Achieving balance within a design can be accomplished by understanding the _____ and reference points.

• sample proportions

• technical specifications

• four corners

• head shape

If hair shrinks when it dries, you will need to cut wet hair _____ than the desired length.

• 1/4 to 1/2 inch longer

• 1/4 to 1/2 inch shorter

• 1/2 to 3/4 inch longer

• no more

_____ reduces strain on the index finger and thumb while combing the hair.

• Palming the shears

• Cutting vertically

• Working quickly

• Closing one’s fingers

Reference points in a haircut are used to establish _____.

• tension points

• head forms

• preferred techniques

• design lines

A tension in your shears that is too _____ will allow your shears to fold the hair.

• tight

• loose

• weak

• strong