Haircutting

What are the reference points?

• eyes, jawline, apex and nape

• jawline, ears, eyes, fringe, nape

• ears, jawline, apex, occipital and parietal

• ears, eyes, nose, fringe, nape

What is the function of reference points?

• guidelines, elevation, possible change in technique for irregularities in the head form

• ensure balance, help recreate the same style, and a possible change in technique for irregularities in the head form

• ensure balance, determine face shape and head form

• help recreate a style, determine face shape and ensure balance

What are angles?

• the space between two lines or surfaces that intersect at a given point

• sections of hair, located either at the perimeter or the interior of the cut, that determine the length the hair will be cut

• They also allows the stylist to recreate the same style again and again

• blunt or straight lines

What are elevations?

• usually the first section that is cut to create a shape

• determine the length the hair will be cut

• the angle at which a subsection of hair is held, or lifted, from the head when cutting

• low to medium elevation

What is a guideline? (please select two answers)

• sections of hair, located either at the perimeter or the interior of the cut, that determine the length the hair will be cut

• space between two lines or surfaces that intersect

• they tell the stylist where and when it is necessary to change techniques

• usually the first section that is cut to create a shape

What are important considerations to discuss with a client during a haircutting consultation? (select all that apply)

• discuss what the client wants

• how much time is she/he willing to spend on hair styling

• what is his/her lifestyle

• what is the client’s face shape

• what does hair analysis reveal

Answer explanation

ALL OF THESE ARE IMPORTANT TO COVER IN A CONSULTATION!

What effect does a razor give in haircutting?

• remove bulk from the hair

• blunt effect on the ends of the hair

• softer effect on the ends of the hair

• reduces volume in the hair

What effect do haircutting shears give?

• shears are used to create a graduated shape or wedge

• shears are used to cut blunt or straight lines into the hair

• shears are used to remove bulk from the hair

• shears are used to create a soft edge on the ends of the hair

Texturizing shears are used to

• create a weight line

• remove bulk

• remove excess or unwanted hair

• create a graduated effect

A _______ or _______ ____ is used to control the hair in haircutting procedures.

• styling, sectioning comb

• sectioning clip, styling comb

• styling, cutting comb

• comb, rattail comb