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Hair cutting

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

the foundation of every haircut is considered to be

a)

form

b)

color

c)

texture

d)

porosity

2.

which of the following lines are parallel to the horizon and create a feeling of maximum weight or stability

a)

curved

b)

verticle

c)

diagonal

d)

horizonal

3.

the lines used in haircutting that create the illusion of movement and excitement are called

a)

curved lines

b)

vertical lines

c)

diagonal lines

d)

horizontal lines

4.

the surface feel of each hair strand determines which of the following

a)

texture

b)

density

c)

elasticity

d)

condition

5.

cutting hair at the 0 degree projections creates the effect of a solid form

a)

blunt effect

b)

wedge effect

c)

uniform effect

d)

graduation effect

6.

what type of form would result from using a 45 degree projection or elevation angle

a)

solid

b)

graduation

c)

increase layered

d)

uniformly layered

7.

a layered cut or 90 degree cut is know as a(n)

a)

solid form

b)

graduated form

c)

increase-layered form

d)

uniformly layered form

8.

all of the following are true about the uniformly layered form

a)

circular shape

b)

activated textures

c)

same length throughout

d)

rectangular or oval shape

9.

which of the following cutting implements is used to create a clean,blunt edge?

a)

razor

b)

shears

c)

clippers

d)

taper shears

10.

when cutting with a razor all of the following results are achieved except

a)

ends are tapered

b)

softer appearance

c)

a diffused form line appearance

d)

regular alteration of short and long lengths

11.

which finger should be placed in the finger grip to control the still blade when holding shears

a)

ring

b)

pinky

c)

index

d)

thumb

12.

the moveable blade of the shears is controlled by the

a)

still blade

b)

thumb grip

c)

hand screw

d)

finger brace

13.

to hold the comb and shears in the same hand without jeopardize the clients safety, release the thumb grip and

a)

close your palm over the shears

b)

close your fingers over the finger grip

c)

wrap your thumb around the finger grip

d)

wrap your fingers tightly around the blade

14.

taper shears, also known as thinning shears, are used on the ends of the hair to

a)

remove bulk

b)

create precise lines

c)

create a clean blunt edge

d)

create a broom-like effect

15.

when using electric clippers, the attachment that allows the hair to be cut at different lengths are called

a)

taper

b)

razor

c)

gaurd

d)

trimmer

16.

a trimmer, also known as an edger, is a tool used to

a)

create bevelling

b)

part and distribute the hair

c)

outline and refine the hairline

d)

create short lengths within the form

17.

as it cuts hair the moveable blade of the clippers moves

a)

up and down

b)

to the left only

c)

to the right only

d)

from side to side

18.

which tool controls short perimeter lengths when cutting against the skin

a)

razor

b)

trimmer

c)

barber comb

d)

cutting comb

19.

the area all around the hairline is referred to as the

a)

crest

b)

crown

c)

occipital

d)

perimeter

20.

the apex refers to what part of the head

a)

top

b)

side

c)

front

d)

bottom

21.

the term used to describe dividing the head into workable areas for the purpose of control is called

a)

designing

b)

texturizing

c)

sectioning

d)

positioning

22.

the most natural looking result of the line is achieved when cutting hair in which of the following head positions

a)

back

b)

upright

c)

forward

d)

tilted to the side

23.

which head position when cutting hair results in an inclination or slight graduated effect

a)

upright

b)

tilted back

c)

tilted forward

d)

titled to the side

24.

what type of distribution results in a 90 degree angle from its parting

a)

shifted

b)

parallel

c)

nonparallel

d)

perpendicular

25.

what term, also known as elevation,is the angle at which the hair is held in relation to the curve of the head prior to cutting

a)

silthering

b)

projection

c)

texturizing

d)

cross-checking

26.

which of the following angles best represents low projection (elevation)

a)

0 to 30 degrees

b)

30 to 60 degrees

c)

90 to 180 degrees

d)

180 to 240 degrees

27.

projecting the hair below 90 degrees would

a)

build weight

b)

remove bulk

c)

remove weight

d)

shorten lengths

28.

which line is considered to be the artistic guideline while cutting hair

a)

crest line

b)

design line

c)

elevation line

d)

projection line

29.

a stationary design line is a guide to where all lengths are directed and is

a)

stable

b)

moveable

c)

texturizing

d)

midstrand

30.

a weight area in a graduated form could be described as a

a)

natural projection

b)

section of the head

c)

concentration of layer

d)

concentration of lengths

31.

which of the following terms identifies the technique used to check the accuracy of a haircut by using the opposite parting pattern

a)

parting

b)

sectoning

c)

texturizing

d)

cross-checking

32.

a design line that is used as a length guide for cutting graduated, layered and square forms is referred to as

a)

stable

b)

curved

c)

stationary

d)

mobile (traveling)

33.

cutting shorter lengths within the form to reduce bulk and create support and mobility is called

a)

outlining

b)

texturizing

c)

distribution

d)

cross-checking

34.

texturizing reduces bulk without

a)

lengthening the hair

b)

adding volume to the hair

c)

adding additional movement to the hair

d)

shortening the overall length appearance of the hair

35.

a technique preformed on the ends of the hair to reduce bulk, allow for mobility, soften the ends and blend weight lines is called

a)

slithering

b)

razor rotation

c)

end texturizing

d)

base texturizing

36.

to maintain control of the hair, which of the following hair types should be texturized the greater distance from the scalp

a)

fine hair

b)

blond hair

c)

coarse hair

d)

medium hair

37.

to allow for more control and the shrinkage factor, very curly hair should be texturized while it is

a)

dry

b)

wet

c)

damp

d)

processing

38.

never thin

a)

crest of the head

b)

interior are of the head

c)

exterior of the head

d)

anywhere around the hairline

39.

to accommodate a growth pattern such as a widows peak, cowlick or whorl when cutting the hair, which of the following statements would apply

a)

cut the hair in the growth pattern area shorter

b)

cut the hair on a diagonal line with 90 degree projection

c)

allow additional length in the growth pattern area

d)

preform heavy texturizing in the growth pattern

40.

which of the following growth patterns forms from a point at the front hairline and curves to one side

a)

whorl

b)

fringe

c)

cowlick

d)

widows peak

41.

when preforming a haircut,which of the following determines the size of a parting

a)

color of the hair

b)

density of the hair

c)

porosity of the hair

d)

elasticity of the hair

42.

infection control procedures includes sweeping and disposing of cut hair

a)

at the end of the day

b)

after the client pays for the service

c)

after preforming a blow dry service

d)

before preforming a blow dry service

43.

conversation layering is a common cutting technique used to create

a)

solid forms

b)

square forms

c)

graduated forms

d)

increase-layered forms

44.

the higher the projection or elevation angle, the steeper the line of

a)

parting

b)

texture

c)

distrubution

d)

inclination (graduation)

45.

an uneven effect is created when cutting curly hair that is

a)

completely wet

b)

completely dry

c)

chemically treated

d)

partly wet and partly dry