Haircutting

Precision haircutting involves being precise in your haircut and ____________.

• applying a systematic plan

• connecting haircut lines

• establishing a cutting line

• frequently sharpening haircutting shears

When a cosmetologist combs hair away from its natural falling postion before cutting in order to incease a hair design's length, the cosmetologist is using _____________.

• finger angles

• haircut sections

• elevation

• overdirection

Select the best definition for finger angle.

• the degree at which a subsection of hair is held from the head when cutting

• the line a hair subsection forms that determines the length the hair will be cut

• the angle stylists hold their fingers when cutting the line that creates the end shape of the hair

• the line at which stylists hold the hair that divides the hair at the scalp into small working areas

A stylist is discussing a new hairstyle with a client, who describes a style that must use short layers. In order to create the layered style, what type of guideline should the stylist use?

• stationary guideline

• traveling guideline

• perimeter guideline

• interior guideline

Which type of haircut section separates the head at the parietal ridge to below the crown?

• pivoting section

• radial section

• horseshoe section

• profile section

Which scenario best describes a situation in which a cosmetologist must consider wave and curl patterns when making cutting decisions?

• A cosmetologist decides to cut the hair dry in order to see the true shape of the hair

• A cosmetologist decides to cut the hair longer to prevent the scalp showing through

• A cosmetologist decides to use smaller subsections to complete the haircut

• A cosmetologist decides to cut the hair longer to avoid the hair sticking out

How often should a cosmetologist disinfect haircutting shears?

• after each client

• every day

• weekly

• whenever the disinfecting technician visits the salon

To execute a client's desired hairstyle, a stylist must remove large sections from the client's straight, thick hair. Which type of haircuttng shears is best for this task?

• blending shears

• chunking shears

• texturizing shears

• thinning shears

When haircutting shears are properly held, which of the following is true?

• The ring finger is placed in the grip of the moving blade

• The thumb is placed in the grip of the moving blade

• The ring finger is placed on the finger tang

• The index finger is placed in the grip of the still blade

In consultation with a stylist, a client explains being unhappy with the way the ends of the hair sit. The client would prefer the hair to have a more feathered appearance. If the client has fine hair, what haircutting tool would be a good choice for the stylist to use in this haircut?

• haircutting razor

• thinning shears

• trimmers

• clippers