Haircutting Quiz 2/10/2025

What is the main reason cosmetologists should wear proper shoes with cushioning?

• To look professional

• To avoid future back, neck, and wrist problems

• To help with balance while shampooing

• To match the salon dress code

When standing while cutting hair, what should you do to maintain balance?

• Lock your knees

• Keep knees slightly bent

• Stand with feet close together

• Shift weight to one foot

How should you position the client in the chair for a haircut?

• Reclining with legs crossed

• Sitting up straight with legs uncrossed

• Leaning slightly forward

• Slouching comfortably

Which of the following is not a proper hand position when cutting hair?

• Cutting over the fingers

• Cutting below the fingers

• Cutting palm to palm

• Cutting with fingers curled under

What is the purpose of palming the shears?

• To prevent accidental cuts

• To move faster while cutting

• To maintain control of the comb

• To apply more pressure when cutting

Why is it important to make consistent and clean partings?

• To ensure a precise and balanced haircut

• To speed up the haircutting process

• To make styling easier afterward

• To prevent the hair from tangling

Which tool should not be used on curly hair?

• Shears

• Razor

• Trimmer

• Clipper

What is the best way to cut curly hair to maintain its shape?

• Cut it while wet and stretched

• Cut it dry or slightly damp to see natural curl pattern

• Use maximum tension for precision

• Cut it shorter than the desired length to allow for shrinkage

What is the typical amount of shrinkage for wavy hair when it dries?

• 1-20%

• 10-20%

• 20-50%

• 50-90%

Which haircut is also known as a bob or one-length cut?

• Graduated cut

• Blunt cut

• Layered cut

• Long-layered cut