How often should a cosmetologist disinfect haircutting shears?

whenever the disinfecting technician visits the salon

Which statement is a correct way to fit haircutting shears to a cosmetologist’s hand?

The handle design cradles the middle finger.

The grip requires thumb pressure to cut.

The ring-finger hole rests before the first knuckle.

The thumb hole will rest over the knuckle.

What is the primary reason a stylist should hold haircutting shears with a proper hold?

to avoid ligament damage or muscle strain

to keep the shears properly tensioned

to prevent over-thinning of the cut hair

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.

Which tasks should be accomplished with a cosmetologist’s non-dominant hand while cutting hair?

holding the hair sections and parting the hair

holding the hair sections and the comb while cutting

palming the shears while combing

What is the advantage to the stylist when palming the haircutting shears?

The stylist saves time by being able to switch from the comb to the shears while holding both at the same time.

The stylist minimizes repetitive stress on the ring finger when it is moving the blade.

The stylist can use the comb to keep the still-blade from moving when cutting.

The stylist saves time by using the comb to hold the hair while cutting.

Which of the following is used to taper hairlines from extremely short lengths into longer lengths?

freehand without a length guard

Each of the following is a use for trimmers EXCEPT _____.

tapering hairlines from extremely short to long

cleaning up the hair on the neck

To ensure cosmetologists protect themselves and clients, how should clients be positioned during a haircut?

The cosmetologist moves around the client to find the best angle for cutting and viewing work.

The cosmetologist moves the client by turning or changing the height of the chair.

The cosmetologist tilts the client back to a relaxing angle.

The client assumes a comfortable position, such as crossing the legs.

In what way can stylists center their weight when cutting hair to avoid fatigue and injury?

When standing, keep knees slightly bent.

When standing, lock knees for a straighter posture.

When using a cutting stool, straighten the back by crossing the legs.

When leaning, bend at the waist.

Which of the following is safe practice when cutting hair?

To ease knee fatigue, stand upright.

Sweep hair clippings as soon as the client has left the work area.

Discard razor blades in an open trashcan immediately.

When cutting below the fingers, do not cut past the second knuckle.

Select the most appropriate procedure for a stylist performing a blunt haircut.

Hold the sections between the fingers with moderate tension to ensure the guideline is maintained.

Begin the cut with the crown area to establish a guideline, then move around the head to the back.

Establish a guideline on a back section, and cut from the back center to the ears before cutting the sides.

Tilt the client’s head forward when cutting the back, and assume the natural position as the sides are incorporated.

A stylist executing a graduated haircut should do which of the following?

Use a stationary guideline to cut the hair to the same angle and length.

Cut with a 45-degree elevation at the back and a 90-degree elevation for the layers.

Cut all the hair with a 90-degree elevation.

Cut the hair without elevation.

How is texturizing hair by point cutting different from texturizing hair by effilating?

Point cutting is performed with regular shears, whereas effilating is performed with notching shears.

Point cutting uses the tips of the shears, whereas effilating uses the blades of the shears.

Point cutting is used on longer hair, whereas effilating works best on short hair.

Point cutting is performed with shears, whereas effilating is performed with a razor.

In order to best create a flat top or square shape haircut, how should a stylist use clippers?

Use the clipper-over-comb technique.

Perform clipper cutting with attachments.

When a cosmetologist uses clippers to create a line up, how are they cutting the hair?

Clippers are used to create a crisp outline at the neckline and around the ears.

The clippers are held sideways to cut a clean line around the ears.

An interior guideline is cut before running the clippers up the sides of the hair.

Straight lines or sharp angles are shaped to change the look of the existing hairline.