Milady CIMA Ch.11 Haircutting Part 1

Which of the following refers to the working area that the hair is separated into before cutting?

• a layer

• an angle

• a section

• a perimeter

Answer explanation

A section refers to the working area that the hair is separated into before cutting.

In a ________, the hair is cut at a 90-degree elevation and then overdirected to maintain length and weight at the perimeter.

• pageboy haircut

• blunt haircut

• long-layered haircut

• graduated haircut

Answer explanation

In a long-layered haircut, the hair is cut at a 90-degree elevation and then overdirected to maintain length and weight at the perimeter.

For basic haircutting techniques, a ________ is an immediate or slow buildup of weight caused by cutting the hair with tension, low to medium elevation, or overdirection.

• graduated haircut

• pageboy haircut

• blunt haircut

• layered haircut

Answer explanation

A graduated haircut is an immediate or slow buildup of weight caused by cutting the hair with tension, low to medium elevation, or overdirection.

_________ is a haircutting technique in which the hair is held in place with the comb while the tips of the shears are used to remove length.

• Point cutting

• Slide cutting

• Scissor-over-comb

• Razor-over-comb

Answer explanation

Commonly known as "shear-over-comb," scissor-over-comb is a haircutting technique in which the hair is held in place with the comb while the tips of the shears are used to remove length.

Which hair texture typically has side bonds that are easily broken?

• fine hair

• medium hair

• coarse hair

• medium-coarse hair

Answer explanation

Fine hair typically has side bonds that are easily broken.

The hair that grows along the outermost perimeter of the face, around the ears, and on the neck is called the __________.

• growth pattern

• natural fall

• hairline

• whorl

Answer explanation

The hairline is the hair that grows along the outermost perimeter of the face, around the ears, and on the neck.

Which combination of hair density and texture would suggest that a very short cut would not work?

• medium-density, medium-textured hair

• fine-textured, medium-density hair

• thick, coarse hair

• thick, fine hair

Answer explanation

Very short cuts do not work well with thick, coarse hair.

Which hair texture is at the LEAST risk from being damaged from over-manipulation?

• coarse hair

• medium hair

• fine hair

• coily hair

Answer explanation

Coarse hair has additional layers and is not easily damaged by over-manipulation.

Which of the following type of shears have the HARDEST edge?

• 439

• 440-A

• 440-B

• 440-C

Answer explanation

Of these choices, 440-C is the HARDEST edge.

Which statement is correct about shear blade edges?

• MOST professionals use a beveled edge.

• A semi-convex edge is NOT a good choice for beginning stylists.

• Shears with convex edges are noisy.

• Shears with beveled edges offer the LEAST versatility.

Answer explanation

Shears with beveled edges offer the LEAST versatility.