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WorksheetsCosmetology 4
Total questions: 79
Worksheet time: 40mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Achieving balance within a design can be accomplished by understanding the _____ and reference points.
a)
Sample proportions
b)
head shape
c)
four corners
d)
technical specifications
2.
What area of the head is located between the apex and the back of the parietal ridge?
a)
Crown
b)
Front
c)
Sides
d)
Top
3.
What is the triangular section of the head that begins at the apex and ends at the front corners?
a)
Bang area
b)
Crown
c)
Nape
d)
Top
4.
____, or stacking, involves using diagonal lines to create angles by cutting the ends of the hair with a slight increase or decrease in length.
a)
Elevating
b)
Graduating
c)
Beveling
d)
Shrinking
5.
For control during hair cutting, the hair is parted into working areas called _____.
a)
partings
b)
ridges
c)
elevations
d)
sections
6.
What is the elevation, or degrees, contained in a blunt or one-lenght haircut?
a)
0
b)
45
c)
90
d)
180
7.
____ occurs when the hair contracts or lifts through the action of moisture loss or drying.
a)
Shrinkage
b)
Beveling
c)
Drying
d)
Contraction
8.
You should use the ____ degree of tension when cutting hair with strong growth patterns, or around the ears, to compensate for the hair being pushed up when it dries.
a)
maximum
b)
heavy
c)
minimum
d)
strong
9.
Hair ____ is based on the thickness or diameter of each hair strand, usually classified as coarse, medium, and fine.
a)
density
b)
thickness
c)
texture
d)
length
10.
Which description is most accurate of fine, thin hair?
a)
It needs weight and is limp.
b)
It requires texturizing.
c)
It may become frizzy from the use of razors.
d)
It does not lend itself to very short cuts.
11.
Which type of shear is used mainly to remove bulk from the hair, and is often referred to as a thinning shear, tapering shear, or notching shear?
a)
Haircutting
b)
Texturizing
c)
Razor
d)
Clipper
12.
Shears that are designed to remove more hair, with larger teeth set farther apart, are known as _______.
a)
design shears
b)
clippers
c)
notching shears
d)
haircutting shears
13.
A tension in your shears that is too ____ will allow your shears to fold the hair.
a)
loose
b)
strong
c)
tight
d)
weak
14.
____ should not be used on curly hair because it weakens the cuticle and causes the hair to frizz.
a)
A razor
b)
Scissors
c)
Shears
d)
Combs
15.
Which method involves cutting or layering the hair in such a way that the fingers and shears glide along the edge of the hair to remove length?
a)
slide cutting
b)
stacking technique
c)
scissors-over-comb technique
d)
blunt cutting
16.
A (n) ______ is created when the space between two lines or surfaces intersects at a given point.
a)
formation
b)
angle
c)
bang
d)
line
17.
An important element in creating a strong foundation and consistency in haircutting and creating shapes is the use of _______.
a)
angles
b)
corners
c)
graduation
d)
long layers
18.
The three types of straight lines in haircutting include horizontal, vertical, and _____ lines
a)
straight
b)
diagonal
c)
curved
d)
elevated
19.
What type of hair cutting lines are parallel to the floor and relative to the horizon?
a)
Horizontal lines
b)
Vertical lined
c)
Elevation lines
d)
Weight lines
20.
What type of hair cutting lines are perpendicular to the horizon, and are used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts, and higher elevations?
a)
Diagonal lines
b)
Vertical lines
c)
Horizontal lines
d)
Beveled lines
21.
_____ lines in a haircut are those that lie between the horizontal and vertical, have a slanting or sloping direction, and help to blend long layers into short layers to create fullness.
a)
Diagonal
b)
Vertical
c)
Horizontal
d)
Beveled
22.
_____, or stacking, involves using diagonal lines to create angles by cutting the
a)
Elevating
b)
Graduating
c)
Beveling
d)
Shrinking
23.
For control during hair cutting, the hair is parted into working areas called_____.
a)
partings
b)
ridges
c)
elevations
d)
sections
24.
What is the line deviding the hair at the scalp, separating one section from another to create subsections?
a)
Tensional
b)
Laying
c)
Parting
d)
Angular
25.
____, also known as a projection or lifting, is the degree at which a subsection of hair is held from the head when cutting.
a)
Elevation
b)
Graduation
c)
Beveling
d)
Sectioning
26.
Elevation creates graduation and layers, and is usually described in ____.
a)
lines
b)
degrees
c)
metrics
d)
sections
27.
What is the elevation, or degrees, contained in a blunt or one-length haircut?
a)
0
b)
45
c)
90
d)
180
28.
When the hair is elevated ____, you are building weight in a haircut.
a)
straight
b)
below 90 degrees
c)
above 90 degrees
d)
at no elevation
29.
What hair type requires less elevation and should be left a bit longer when cutting because of shrinkage as it dries?
a)
Coarse hair
b)
Dry hair
c)
Straight hair
d)
Curly hair
30.
____ occurs when the hair contracts or lifts through the action of moisture loss or drying.
a)
Shrinkage
b)
Beveling
c)
Drying
d)
Contraction
31.
The angle at which the fingers are held when cutting the line that creates the shape is referred to as the ____.
a)
Parting line
b)
degree line
c)
cutting line
d)
finger line
32.
A (n) _____, also known as a guide, is a subsection of hair that determines the length the hair will be cut, and is usually the first section cut when creating a shape.
a)
guideline
b)
reference
c)
apex
d)
weight
33.
Which guideline is used in a blunt, one-length haircut, or used in overdirection to create a length or weight increase?
a)
Stationary
b)
Traveling
c)
Angle
d)
Stacked
34.
Which guideline involves a small slice of a previous subsection that is moved to the next position and becomes the new guideline?
a)
Vertical guideline
b)
Stationary guide
c)
Angle guide
d)
Traveling guide
35.
What technique should be used to create a lenght increase in the design of graduated and layered haircuts?
a)
Overdirection
b)
Beveling
c)
Stacking
d)
Traveling
36.
If you want hair to be longer toward the front on a layered haircut, overdirect the sections to a stationary guide at the _____.
a)
top of the face
b)
front of the ears
c)
front of the crown
d)
back of the ears
37.
A ____ is a conversation between you and your client when you find out what the client is looking for, offer suggestions and professional advice, and come to a joint decision about the most suitable haircut.
a)
client consultation
b)
meet-and-greet
c)
chat session
d)
client assessment
38.
You can begin to make decisions about the best haircut for a client by analyzing his or her _____.
a)
head size
b)
face shape
c)
existing haircut
d)
photo portfolio
39.
A client's _____ is how he or she looks from the side and can be best viewed by pulling the hair away from the face and up and away from the neck
a)
head size
b)
face shape
c)
profile
d)
hair growth
40.
The ____ is the direction in which hair grows from the scalp and is also called the natural falling position.
a)
growth pattern
b)
nape
c)
hairline
d)
texture
41.
Cowlicks and shorls are examples of _____ that will affect where the hair ends up once it is dry, expecially in the nape.
a)
textures
b)
lines
c)
sections
d)
growth patterns
42.
You should use the ____ degree of tension when cutting hair with strong growth patterns, or around the ears, to compensate for the hair being pushed up when it dries.
a)
maximum
b)
heavy
c)
minimum
d)
strong
43.
Hair _____ is the number of individual hair strands on 1 square inch (2.5 cm²) of scalp and is usually described as thin, medium, or thick
a)
density
b)
thickness
c)
texture
d)
length
44.
Hair _____ is based on the thickness or diameter of each hair strand, usually classified as coasrse, medium and fine.
a)
density
b)
thickness
c)
texture
d)
length
45.
Which description is most accurate of fine, thin hair?
a)
It needs weight and is limp.
b)
It requires texturizing
c)
It may become frizzy from the use of razors
d)
It does not lend itself to very short cuts.
46.
The ____, or the amount of movement in the hair strand, varies from client to client, as well as within the same head of hair.
a)
wave pattern
b)
texture
c)
thickness
d)
density
47.
_____ shears, also known as scissors, are mainly used to cut blunt or straight lines in hair, to slide cut, point cut, or to implement other texturizing techniques.
a)
Haircutting
b)
Texturizing
c)
Razors
d)
Clippers
48.
Which type of shear is used mainly to remove bulk from the hair, and is often referred to as a thinning shear, tapering shear, or notching shear?
a)
Hair cutting
b)
Texturizing
c)
Razor
d)
Clipper
49.
Shears that are designed to remove more hair, with larger teeth set farther apart, are known as _____.
a)
design shears
b)
clippers
c)
notchingshears
d)
haircutting shears
50.
Which type of comb is used mainly to untangle the hair?
a)
Barber comb
b)
Wide-tooth comb
c)
Tail comb
d)
All-purpose comb
51.
The comb used for close tapers on the nape and sides, and when using a scissor-over-comb technique, is a ______.
a)
detangle comb
b)
barber comb
c)
wide-tooth comb
d)
tail comb
52.
Which three countries are primarily responsible for manufacturing the steel used to make professional shears?
a)
Japan, China, and the United States
b)
China, Germany, and the United States
c)
Japan, Germany, and the United States
d)
Japan, China, and Indonesia
53.
The _____ indicates the method of gauging the hardness of the metal (steel ) of an individual shear in order to ensure that it maintains a sharp edge for an extended period of time.
a)
angle precision
b)
Rockwell hardness
c)
sharpness indicator
d)
edge level
54.
What is the ideal Rockwell hardness of a shear?
a)
Lower than 55
b)
56-57
c)
58-62
d)
63-higher
55.
Professional shears are made by either casting or forging the steel. Which process is best for ensuring shear durability, ease of adjustment or repair, and highest quality?
a)
Casting only
b)
Forging only
c)
Castin, then forging
d)
Forging, then casting
56.
A tension in your shears that is too _____ will allow your shears to fold the hair
a)
loose
b)
strong
c)
tight
d)
weak
57.
Before purchasing ____. the stylist should inquire about the manufacturing, steel quality, and the right blade edge.
a)
combs
b)
shears
c)
coloring tools
d)
shampoo equipment
58.
The best overall blade edge for a hair stylist is____, because it will give you the smoothest cut and is the sharpest edge possible.
a)
straight
b)
curved
c)
convex
d)
concave
59.
Which type of texture shear adds increased blending?
a)
Chunking
b)
Thinning
c)
Texturizing
d)
Blending
60.
When your shear is properly fitted, the thumb hole will rest at or slightly over the _____.
a)
ring finger
b)
finger
c)
knuckle
d)
cuticle area of the thumb
61.
_____ in haircutting is the amount of pressure applied when combing or holding a subsection during a haircut.
a)
Tension
b)
Tghtness
c)
Stretch
d)
Density
62.
A general rule of thum when cutting hair is to stand or sit directly in front of the area you are cutting, and to keep your body weight ________.
a)
elevated
b)
centered
c)
angled
d)
movable
63.
The hand position that is used most often when cutting uniform or increasing layers is called _______.
a)
palm-to-alm
b)
undercutting
c)
cutting over the fingers
d)
cutting below fingers
64.
What is the best way to maintain control of the subsection when cutting with a vertical or diagonal cutting line?
a)
Palm-to-palm
b)
Cutting below fingers
c)
Cutting over fingers
d)
Using a razor
65.
____ reduces strain on the index finger and thumb while cutting the hair.
a)
Closing one's fingers
b)
Working quickly
c)
Cutting vertically
d)
Palming the shears
66.
In a ____ haircut, also known as a one-length haircut, all of the hair comes to a single-hanging level forming a weight line.
a)
blunt
b)
layered
c)
graduated
d)
shingled
67.
The _____ is the visual line in the haircut where the ends of the hair hang together.
a)
layer
b)
cutting
c)
weight line
d)
elevation
68.
Haircuts that generally have less weight than graduated haircuts are called _____.
a)
one-length cuts
b)
blunt cuts
c)
layered cuts
d)
tension cuts
69.
A (n) ______ is a basic haircut, cut at a 90-degree elevation and then overdirected to maintain lenght and weight at the perimeter
a)
graduated cut
b)
blunt cut
c)
angled cut
d)
long-layered cut
70.
The technique used to check a haircut for precision of line and shape is called _____.
a)
stationary checking
b)
origination lines
c)
overdirection
d)
cross-checking
71.
____should not be used on curly hair because it weakens the cuticle and causes the hair to frizz.
a)
A razor
b)
Scissors
c)
Shears
d)
Combs
72.
It is important to work with the natural ____, or where and how hair is moved over the head, when locating the bang area.
a)
hair length
b)
distribtutionq
c)
tension
d)
density
73.
Which method involves cutting or layering the hair in such a way that the fingers and shears glide along the edge of the hair to remove length?
a)
Slide cutting
b)
Stacking technique
c)
Scissors-over-come technique
d)
Blunt cutting
74.
The process of removing excess bulk without shortening hair length is called _____.
a)
beveling
b)
tapering
c)
stacking
d)
texturizing
75.
Effilating, also known as _____, is the process of thinning the hair to graduated lengths with shears.
a)
slithering
b)
slicing
c)
notching
d)
beveling
76.
When using the slicing technique to remove weight and add movement through the lengths of the hair, the shears should never be completely _____.
a)
positioned
b)
palmed
c)
closed
d)
elevated
77.
____ is another version of point cutting, in which a more aggressive technique is used to create a chunkier effect.
a)
Slicing
b)
Slide cutting
c)
Texturizing
d)
Notching
78.
Electric or battery-operated tools that cut thee hair by using two moving blades held in place by a metal plate with teeth are called _____.
a)
trimmers
b)
cutting shears
c)
clippers
d)
notching shears
79.
What technique allows you to cut hair very close to the scalp and create a flat top or square shape?
a)
Comb-over-scissor
b)
Clipper-0ver-comb
c)
Notching shear-over-comb
d)
Clipper -under-comb
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