Chapter 11 Haircutting

Precision haircutting involves being precise in your haircut and ___________.

• 1. applying a systematic plan

• 1. connecting haircut lines

• 1. establishing a cutting line

• 1. frequently sharpening haircutting shears

When a cosmetologist combs hair away from its natural falling position before cutting in order to increase a hair design’s length, the cosmetologist is using .

• 1. finger angles

• 1. haircut sections

• elevation

• overdirection

Select the best definition for finger angle.

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

• 1. 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 layers. In order to create the layered style, what type of guideline should the stylist use?

• 1. stationary guideline

• 1. traveling guideline

• perimeter guideline

• interior guideline

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

• 1. pivoting section

• 1. 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?

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

• 1. 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.

7. How often should a cosmetologist disinfect haircutting shears?

• 1. after each client

• 1. every day

• 1. weekly

• 1. whenever the disinfecting technician

     visits the salon

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

• 1. blending shears

• 1. chunking shears

• texturizing shears

• thinning shears

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

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

• 1. 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.

10. 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 on this haircut?

• 1. haircutting razor

• 1. thinning shears

• 1. trimmers

• 1. clippers