Monday Haircutting

Precision haircutting involves being precise in your haircut and

• applying a systematic plan
• connecting haircut lines
• establishing a cutting line
• frequently sharpening haircutting shears

When a cosmetologist combs hair away from its natural falling position before cutting in order to increase a hair design's length, the cosmetologist is using

• finger angles
• haircut sections
• elevation
• overdirection

Select the best definition for finger angle

• the degree at which a subsection of hair is held from the head when cutting
• the line a hair subsection forms that determines the length the hair will be cut
• the angle stylists hold their fingers when cutting the line that creates the end shape of the hair
• the line at which stylists hold the hair that divides the hair at the scalp into small working areas

A stylist is discussing a new hairstyle with a client, who describes a style that must use uniform layers. In order to create the layered style, what type of guideline should the stylist use?

• stationary guideline
• traveling guideline
• perimeter guideline
• interior guideline

Which type of haircut section separates the head at the parietal ridge to below the crown.

• pivoting section
• radial section
• horseshoe section
• profile section

Which scenario best describes a situation in which a cosmetologist must consider wave and curl patterns when making cutting decisions?

• A cosmetologist decides to cut the hair dry in order to see the true shape of the hair.
• A cosmetologist decides to cut the hair longer to prevent the scalp showing through.
• A cosmetologist decides to use smaller subsections to complete the haircut.
• A cosmetologist decides to cut the hair longer to avoid the hair sticking out.

How often should a cosmetologist disinfect haircutting shears?

• after each client
• every day
• weekly
• whenever the disinfecting technician visits the salon

To execute a client's desired hairstyle, a stylist must remove large sections from the client's straight, thick hair. Which type of haircutting shears is best for this task?

• blending shears
• chunking shears
• texturizing shears
• thinning shears

When haircutting shears are properly held, which of the following is true?

• the ring finger is placed in the grip of the moving blade.
• the thumb is placed in the grip of the moving blade.
• the ring finger is placed on the finger of the tang.
• the index finger is placed in the grip of the still blade.

In consultation with a stylist, a client explains being unhappy with the way the ends of the hair sit. The client would prefer the hair to have a more feathered appearance. If the client has fine hair, what haircutting tool would be a good choice for the stylist to use on this haircut?

• haircutting razor
• thinning shears
• trimmers
• clippers