Haircutting

Which statement about razors is correct?

• They create a blunt line when cutting hair

• They are mainly recommended for coarse hair.

• They do not give as soft an appearance as a shear cut.

• They use a finer blade than shears.

How often should you sharpen your shears?

• daily

• only when needed

• every few months

• monthly

What determines the size and number of subsections needed to complete a cut?

• personal preference

• porosity of the hair

• density of the hair

• direction of hair growth

The space between two lines or surfaces that intersect at a given point is called a(n):

• line

• angle

• section

• part

A _____ comb is mainly used for close tapers on the nape and sides when using the scissor-over-comb technique.

• tail

• wide-tooth

• styling

• barber

The visual line in a haircut, where the ends of the hair hang together, is called the:

• interior guideline

• cutting line

• weight line

• head form

When using the scissor-over-comb method, you generally:

• start at the hairline

• dampen the hair before you begin cutting

• hold the hair between your fingers

• start at the apex

start at the hairline

• cutting angle

• finger angle

• finger position

• guideline

Shears with a(n) _____ grip move the thumb forward, so it is resting below the ring and middle fingers.

• crane

• opposing

• full offset

• offset

Where is the occipital bone located?

• top of the head

• base of the skull

• top of the nose

• center of the jaw