Ch. 11: Haircutting

Why is it important to learn haircutting principles and techniques?

• They are a prerequisite for working at a salon.

• They are the easiest services to learn.

• They are foundational to all hair designs.

• They are required by federal law.

The ability to duplicate an existing haircut or create a new haircut from a photo will build a stronger professional relationship between the stylist and ______.

• vendors

• managers

• clients

• fellow stylists

What kind of haircut lines are created using beveling and stacking techniques?

• diagonal

• curved

• horizontal

• vertical

Which technique would remove weight from straight hair and create layers?

• Divide into horseshoe sections, elevate to 70 degrees, and use horizontal lines.

• Divide into profile sections, elevate to 45 degrees, and use diagonal lines.

• Divide into radial sections, elevate to 60 degrees, and use angled lines.

• Elevate the hair to 90 degrees, and use vertical lines.

Which method of sectioning goes from center forehead to center nape and divides the head into two sections?

• pivoting

• profile

• radial

• horseshoe

Combing the hair away from its natural falling position to increase the design’s length is known as ________.

• elevation

• tensioning

• graduating

• overdirection

What is the definition of a part?

• a. a section of hair at the perimeter or interior of the cut that determines length

• b. a type of diagonal line that creates movement away from the face

• c. a line separating the hair at the scalp to create distinct sections of hair

• d. an elevation that occurs when a section of hair is lifted above 0 degrees

Which guideline is used when creating layers or a graduated haircut?

• traveling guideline

• outer guideline

• stationary guideline

• shape guideline

When cutting hair, which factor determines the number of subsections and their size?

• tension

• density

• texture

• wave

Why is it important to understand the growth pattern of a client’s hair?

• It determines if the hair is straight, wavy, curly, or coily.

• It determines where the hair will fall once it has dried.

• It determines if the hair can be cut while it is wet.

• It determines the density and texture of the hair.