Barbering Techniques Quiz

What is the primary use of a texturising shear in barbering?

• To create blunt cuts

• To add layers

• To thin out hair

• To create curls

What is the best angle to hold a razor when performing a razor cut?

• 30 degrees

• 45 degrees

• 60 degrees

• 90 degrees

What is the correct term for the growth direction of the hair?

• Texture

• Density

• Grain

• Porosity

Which haircutting technique involves cutting the hair at a consistent 90-degree angle from the scalp?

• Graduated cut

• Uniform layer cut

• Long layer cut

What is the purpose of cross-checking a haircut?

• To thin the hair

• To add texture

• To ensure evenness

• To create layers

Which type of hair is most suitable for a blunt cut?

• Curly hair

• Fine hair

• Coarse hair

• Thick hair

What is the ideal tool for creating a soft, feathered effect on the fringe?

• Clipper

• Razor

• Thinning shears

• Scissors

Which term describes the weight line in a graduated haircut?

• Apex

• Perimeter

• Interior

• Guideline

What does the term ‘over-direction’ refer to in haircutting?

• Cutting the hair at a lower elevation

• Combing the hair away from its natural fall

• Using a razor instead of scissors

• Cutting the hair at a higher elevation

In barbering, what is the significance of the occipital bone?

• It determines the hairline

• It serves as a reference point for tapering

• It is where the fringe starts

• It affects the hair's texture