Haircutting Quiz

What is the correct term for the position of the fingers when cutting hair?

• Overdirection

• Finger angle

• Distribution

• Notching

What technique removes bulk and softens lines?

• Texturizing

• Slide cutting

• Shrinkage

• Point cutting

Which haircut uses zero elevation?

• Layered haircut

• Graduated haircut

• Blunt haircut

• Long-layered haircut

What tool is commonly used for clipper-over-comb?

• Razor

• Clippers

• Shears

• Texturizing shears

Which guideline does not move during a haircut?

• Traveling guideline

• Stationary guideline

• Interior guideline

• Perimeter guideline

What does the term "elevation" refer to in haircutting?

• The cutting angle of the shears

• The degree hair is lifted

• The weight line placement

• The cutting line direction

Which type of section is used for creating layers?

• Diagonal forward

• Horizontal

• Pivoting

• Vertical

What is the term for checking the haircut by parting in the opposite direction?

• Cross-checking

• Overdirection

• Subsectioning

• Palm-to-palm

What is the result of using overdirection?

• Even layers

• Increased volume

• Softened edges

• Shorter layers

Which guideline is used to determine the length and shape of a haircut?

• Traveling guideline

• Stationary guideline

• Perimeter guideline

• Interior guideline