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Haircutting

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 7mins

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Class
Date
1.

The process of thinning the hair to graduated lengths using a sliding movement of the shears with the blades kept partially open is called?

a)

slithering

b)

notching

c)

point cutting

d)

angle cutting

2.

When performing the slicing technique to remove weight or on the surface of the haircut, it is best to work on

a)

damp hair

b)

wet hair

c)

curly hair

d)

dry hair

3.

When using clipper over comb technique, the amount of hair that is removed is determined by

a)

apex of the head

b)

angle of the comb

c)

size of the section

d)

type of clipper being used

4.

If the blade tension on your shears are tight it will cause the shear to bind and cause wear and

a)

user fatigue

b)

adjustment knob to loosen

c)

hair to fold

d)

debris

5.

The ability to duplicate a haircut from a picture will build a strong relationship between the stylist and

a)

vendors

b)

manager

c)

client

d)

co workers

6.

Elevation creates

a)

graduation and layers

b)

cutting lines

c)

casts and crowns

d)

perimeter

7.

A guideline located on the outer line of the cut is known as

a)

parameter

b)

interior

c)

cutting line

d)

perimeter

8.

shears should be sharpened

a)

after every service

b)

only as needed

c)

every 3 months

d)

once a year

9.

You should use ___ tension on straight hair when you want precise lines

a)

minimal

b)

maximum

c)

moderate

d)

zero

10.

using a razor on ____ hair will weaken the cuticle and cause frizzing

a)

straight

b)

blond

c)

curly

d)

fine

11.

A great hair cut starts with a

a)

great consultation

b)

good shampoo

c)

products

d)

styling book

12.

Before the consultation the clients hair should be

a)

uncleaned and unstyled

b)

uncleaned and styled

c)

clean and styled

d)

clean and unstyled

13.

a quick way to analyze the face shape is to determine if it is

a)

long or short

b)

wide or narrow

c)

wide or long

d)

narrow or long

14.

Hair density is the number of individual hair strands on ___ scalp.

a)

1/4 inch

b)

1/3 inch

c)

1/2 inch

d)

1 square inch

15.

Hair texture is based on the ___ of each hair strand

a)

length

b)

thickness

c)

color

d)

circumference

16.

clippers ______

a)

mainly used to create long cuts

b)

must never be used with out a guard

c)

mainly used to remove bulk from the hair

d)

may be used with cutting guards of various lengths

17.

Cast shears are usually _____ than forged shears

a)

less expensive

b)

more expensive

c)

easy to bend back in shape

d)

denser

18.

The ____ on a pair of shears allows you to have more control over the shear

a)

cutting edge

b)

thumb hole

c)

finger tang

d)

pivot

19.

Your shears should be cleaned and lubricated

a)

after every client

b)

once a week

c)

at the end of the day

d)

as needed

20.

Before purchasing shears ensure that the company has someone who can

a)

clean them

b)

sharpen them

c)

polish them

d)

lubricate them

21.

which hair cut has more weight

a)
b)