unit 210

Scissors can be sanitised in:

• An autoclave or Barbicide.

• An ultraviolet cabinet or Barbicide.

• With chemical wipes or an autoclave.

• With warm soapy water or an autoclave.

Which one of the following identifies the best reason why the client should be positioned correctly when having their hair cut?

• The client could be injured.

• The cut could be unbalanced.

• The stylist could be injured.

• The client could be uncomfortable.

Statement 1: Hair density, head and face shape, alopecia and facial hair are all factors that need to be taken into account when cutting men's hair. Statement 2: It is important to consider the natural hairline shape before cutting the hair as it might affect the length of hair to be left in the nape. Which one of the following is correct for the above statements?

• Statement 1 True, Statement 2 True

• Statement 1 True, Statement 2 False

• Statement 1 False, Statement 2 True

• Statement 1 False, Statement 2 False

Serrated scissors are best used when learning to cut hair because:

• They help when using slicing techniques.

• They are the sharpest for cutting.

• They easily remove weight from the hair.

• They aid control and grip the hair.

Statement 1: Scissors are held with the thumb and the middle finger as this gives the most control. Statement 2: Razors are used to create texture and definition by slicing and removing bulk. Which one of the following is correct for the above statements?

• Statement 1 True, Statement 2 True

• Statement 1 True, Statement 2 False

• Statement 1 False, Statement 2 True

• Statement 1 False, Statement 2 False

Using the fading technique will:

• Blend in longer layers from the crown to the occipital bone.

• Blend in shorter hair from the occipital bone to the hairline.

• Remove unwanted bulk from the fringe.

• Reduce the natural texture of the hair.

A common clipper grade for a 'short back and sides' style is a 2, which leaves the hair length at approximately:

• 3 mm in length.

• 6 mm in length.

• 9 mm in length.

• 12 mm in length.

Cross-checking a layered cut will ensure that it is even and can be done by:

• Sectioning the hair in the opposite direction to what it was cut.

• Sectioning the hair at 45° to the way it was cut.

• Allowing the hair to sit in its natural fall.

• Confirming the look with the client.