Cutting

Why is it important to protect the client from hair clippings?

• To protect the clients clothing

• To make less mess

• So all clients look the same

• So the salon looks professional

Which 3 factors should be considered before or during a cutting service?

• Clients clothes

• Face shape

• Hair classification

• Growth patterns

• Hair colour

Why is important to take growth patterns into consideration when cutting?

• To hide them

• To show it off

• It could influence the choice of style and tools used

• It could influence the colour choice

Why must hair elasticity be taken into consideration when cutting wet and dry hair?

• Sectioning pattern could change

• Degree of tension will vary depending on the elasticity

• Hair stretches more when dry

• More tension is better

Why must hair length be taken into account when cutting wet and dry hair?

• It’s easier to see the true length when the hair is wet

• You must cut in a middle parting

• Hair is more elastic when wet so could bounce up when dry

• Hair is less elastic when wet so won’t bounce up when dry

Give 2 reasons why it is important to control tools and equipment when cutting hair

• To look professional

• To avoid cutting hair that wasn’t intended for cutting

• To avoid injury

• To be able to hold all tools at once

Explain the importance of applying the correct degree of tension to the hair when cutting

• To get an uneven result

• To avoid an uneven result

• To make sure the hair isn’t damaged

• To leave the hair long

Which of the following techniques would reduce length but retain bulk

• Freehand

• Club cutting

• Scissor over come

• Texturising

State one reason for establishing and following guidelines during a hair cut

• To allow for random cutting techniques.
• To look professional

• To make the haircut more expensive.
• To enable a accurate cut

If a client had a cowlick how would this affect the cut

• No tension on the hair

• More tension to make it even

• Take it shorter than you think

• The cut will remain the same regardless of the cowlick.