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WorksheetsCutting men's facial hair
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
When carrying out a consultation you should check for
Evidence of Contra-indications
The length and density of a beard
Amount of white hair
The overall style and shape
Facial hair must be cut
in the same direction as the growth pattern
in the opposite direction as the growth pattern
to emphasise a prominent feature
to disguise a skin condition.
Density of a beard is important because...
You may need to change your clipper guards
Thinner areas may show if it is cut too short
You may need to select products
Continual close shaving can cause
slower growth
faster growth
sensitive darker skin
sensitive lighter skin
What cutting techniques can be used on long coarse, dense hair?
channel cutting
free hand technique
scissor over comb
clipper over comb
what do clipper attachments achieve?
an even cut
a graduation cut
a sharp outline to frame the beard
a natural outline to frame the beard
What cutting technique is best for a graduated cut?
scissor over comb
a small pair of clippers
an open cut throat razor
freehand
what cutting technique would you use when outlining a moustache?
freehand
channel cutting
scissor over comb
clipper over comb
A beard should be balanced how do you know it is balanced?
Use the guideline
don't use a guideline
check the length and bulk is the same each side
check that both sides are different
Which of the following is a contra-indication?
Tinea Capitis
Fragilitas crinium
Monilethrix
Dandruff
Weight distribution refers to what?
density of beard
natural guideline
growth patterns
baldness
If a client shows signs of alopecia in his beard you could...
Encourage the hair to stick out
Cut the beard into a shape to help disguise the condition
Work with the grown pattern
Carry on as normal
How do we cross check a cut
Take sections in the same way you cut it
Take sections opposite to the way you cut it
work around the face at the same angle
angle beard from ears to mouth
What aftercare advice could you offer to someone who shave daily?
Exfoliate to prevent ingrowing hairs
Do not use moisturiser
Visit a salon regulalry
Keep the skin tight
If the client has an adverse skin reaction what should you do?
Carry on regardless
Stop the service, apply a cool compress and refer to GP
Administer first aid and diagnose the condition
Recommend a course of treatment
If you use clippers to cut a client's beard with a grade 4 attachment, what cutting effect will you get?
A uniform layer
Graduation
Reverse graduation
Tapering
Skin sensitivity or a blue shadow under the skin are effects of
Applying too much lather when shaving dark skin
In frequent shaving on dark skin
Continual close shaving on dark skin
Applying too much aftershave balm on dark skin
Clipper blades should be sterilized in...
Sterilizing fluid
Chemicals
UV cabinet
Hot soapy water
What is the recommended method for sterilizing combs?
Chemicals
Antiseptic spray
UV cabinet
Hot soapy water
Sterilisation means the destruction of WHAT?
Microorganisms
Dirt
Hair
Micro-organisms
Dirt
Grease
Hair
A moustache that is curled up at the ends is called what?
Microorganisms
Dirt
Hair
Handlebar
The major
Painter's brush
The general
What is the average rate of growth for a beard?
Microorganisms
Dirt
Hair
2.25 cm
1.25 cm
0.5 cm
1.5 cm
