Cosmetology Haircutting Quiz

Why should cosmetologists study and thoroughly understand haircutting?

• To improve their drawing skills

• To enhance their understanding of hair color

• To provide better haircuts and styles

• To learn about hair products

Good haircuts begin with an understanding of the __________, referred to as the __________.

• hair texture, hair type

• head shape, head form

• scalp condition, scalp health

• hair color, hair shade

• hair length, hair size

Which reference point is described as the highest point on the top of the head?

• Parietal ridge

• Occipital bone

• Apex

• Four corners

Which reference point is associated with the front and back corners of the head?

• Parietal ridge

• Occipital bone

• Apex

• Four corners

The line dividing the hair at the scalp, separating one section of hair from another, is called a __________ or __________.

• part, line

• section, division

• cut, trim

• parting, section

• layer, strand

The more you elevate the hair, the more ______ you create.

• volume

• length

• texture

• shine

The ______ is the angle at which the fingers are held when cutting the line that creates the end shape.

• cutting line

• guideline

• finger position

• elevation

What are the other names for the term cutting line?

• Guide, Edge, Perimeter, Outline

• Base, Layer, Section, Part

• Fringe, Bang, Taper, Fade

• Texture, Volume, Length, Shape

Cutting lines can be described as:

• Horizontal, Vertical, Diagonal, Curved

• Straight, Wavy, Zigzag, Spiral

• Thick, Thin, Medium, Fine

• Short, Long, Medium, Extra-long

You may need to use _____ tension when cutting cowlicks, whorls, and other growth patterns to compensate for hair being pushed up when it dries.

• more

• less

• equal

• no