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WorksheetsMilady Ch 16 Haircutting
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 38mins
The reference point that signals a change in head shape from flat to round or vise versa is the :
crown area
occipital bone
four corners
parietal ridge
The straight lines used to build weight or create a one-length design or low- elevation haircut are
parallel lines
horizontal lines
weight lines
diagonal lines
The straight lines used to remove weight or create graduated layers are:
cutting lines
diagonal lines
vertical lines
horizontal lines
For control during haircutting, the hair is divided into uniform working areas called:
foundations
uneven
parts
sections
The angle at which the fingers are held when performing a haircut is:
end shape
blunt cut
cutting line
perimeter line
Which guideline is used when creating layers or a graduated cut?
traveling guideline
other guideline
stationary guideline
shape guideline
The technique of combing hair away from its natural falling position , rather than straight out from the head toward a guideline, is called:
subsectioning
overdirection
traveling guideline
undercutting
For a client with a long face, the stylist would recommend a style that adds:
volume and height on top
fullness on the sides
weight to the chin and front
fullness in length
To compensate for shrinkage associated with curly hair, the stylist should allow shrinkage of :
1/2 inch to 2 inches
1/4 inch to 1 inch
1/3 inch to 1 inch
1 inch to 3 inches
The direction that hair grows from the scalp into a natural falling position is the:
outermost perimeter
fringe area
parallel section
growth pattern
Which type of comb is used for close tapers in the scissors-over-comb technique?
wide-toothed comb
barber comb
tail comb
styling comb
The technique used to free up the dominant cutting hand to cut a subsection is called:
moving the shears
removing the shears
transferring the comb
working the shears
The term used to describe the pressure applied to hair when combing or holding a subsection is:
tension
sectioning
elevation
angle
When cutting hair, a general rule of thumb is to stand :
directly behind the area you are cutting
directly in front of the area you are cutting
to the right of the area you are cutting
to the left of the area you are cutting
The technique of cutting below the fingers or inside the knuckles using a horizontal cutting line creates:
uniform or increasing layers
a high level layered effect or a bi-level cut
a shorter layer haircut or a shag effect
a blunt haircut or heavier graduated haircut
The visual line in a haircut, where the ends of the hair hang together is the:
guideline
weight line
graduated line
stationary line
parting a haircut in the opposite way it was cut to check for precession of the line and shape is called:
cross-checking
consistent tension
mirror elevation
blunt cutting
For a blunt haircut, when using the wide teeth of a comb when cutting, comb the section first with the fine teeth then:
change the position of the comb, and comb with fine teeth
switch comb to alternate hand and comb with fine teeth
turn the comb around and comb with the wide teeth
turn the comb on its side and comb with the fine teeth
The tem used to describe how hair is moved over the head is :
head form
distribution
fringe
weight line
A method of cutting or thinning hair where the fingers and shears glide along the edge of the hair to remove length is:
angle cutting
razor cutting
blunt cutting
slide cutting
The process of removing excess bulk or cutting for effect without shortening hair length is known as:
blunt cutting
angle cutting
texturizing
compensating
Thinning hair to graduated lengths using a sliding movement with shear blades partially opened is called
slithering
notching
point cutting
angle cutting
When performing the slicing technique on the surface of the haircut, it is best to work on:
damp hair
soapy hair
wet hair
dry hair
When using the clipper-over-comb technique, the length is determined by the:
apex of the head
angle of the comb
size of the section
type of clipper used
Haircuts_________________ have often reflected a change in the thinking of the time.
in the last 50 years
in the last 100 years
throughout modern times
throughout history
The ability to duplicate an existing haircut or create a new haircut from a photo will build a stronger professional relationship between the stylist and :
venders
manager
clients
fellow stylist
Elevation creates:
graduation and layers
cutting lines
casts and crowns
shrinkage
The outer line of a cut is known as the:
parameter
guideline
cutting line
perimeter
Shears should be sharpened:
whenever the sharpening technician comes to the salon
only as needed
every three months
every six months
You should use______________tension when your goal is to create precise lines
minimal
maximum
moderate
zero
Using a razor on _________________ hair will weaken the cuticle and cause frizzing.
straight
fine
blonde
curly
A client consultation should be performed____________ every haircut
before
after
during
before and after
The clients hair should be__________ before the consultation
uncleansed and styled
uncleansed and unstyled
cleansed and styled
cleansed and unstyled
A quick way to analyze a face shape is to determine if it is :
long or short
wide or narrow
wide or long
narrow or long
A fine hair strand is much___________ then a coarse hair strand.
fatter
skinnier
darker in color
more difficult to cut
Hair density is the number of individual strands on ____________ of scalp.
1/4 square inch
1/3 square inch
1/2 square inch
1 square inch
Clippers:
are mainly used when creating long haircuts
must never be used without a guard
are mainly used to remove bulk from the hair
may be used with guards of various lengths
Cast shears are usually ______________ than forged shears.
less expensive to purchase
more expensive to produce
easier to bend back into shape
more dense
The ____________ on a pair of shears is designed to give you more control over the shear.
bumper
thumb hole
finger tang
pivot and adjustment area
Your shears should be cleaned and lubricated once a:
day
week
month
year
Before purchasing a pair of shears, ensure that the company has authorized someone in your area to __________________ the company's shears
clean
lubricate
polish
sharpen
Knowing how to hold your tools properly will help you to avoid muscle strain in your:
legs
shoulders
chest
arms
When palming the shears, you should hold the comb with your ___________ fingers.
thumb, index and middle
index, middle and ring
middle ring and pinky
thumb middle and pinky
When cutting hair, it is important to always use ____________tension.
minimum
moderate
maximum
consistent
Heavier graduated haircuts work well on hair that ____________ when dry.
contracts
expands
becomes curlier
becomes shinier
Which of theses statement about razor cutting is true?
A shear cut gives a softer appearance then a razor cut.
When working with a razor, then ends are cut at an angle.
Shears have much finer blades than razors.
When working with a razor, the line is blunt.
Texturizing cannot be done with:
cutting shears
thinning shears
a razor
clippers
When using clippers, you should always work ______________ the natural growth patterns, especially in the nape.
in the direction of
against
across
alternately with and against
When trimming a male clients facial hair, it is recommended that you check ____________ and ask if he would like you to remove any excess hair.
his ears
his eyebrows
both his ears and eyebrows
neither his ears nor eyebrows
The term____________ refers to the shape of the head.
head form
skull form
hairline
guideline
Spots that mark where the surface of the head changes are:
four corners
angles
reference points
perimeters
THe widest area of the head is the:
occipital bone
parietal ridge
nape
apex
The bone that protrudes at the base of the skull is the :
parietal ridge
orbital bone
occipital bone
nape
The highest point at the top of the head is the:
apex
peak
pate
nape
The area at the back part of the neck is the:
bevel
cast
notch
nape
The triangular section that begins at the apex and ends at the four corners is the :
back area
bang area
bevel area
cast
A__________________ is a thin continuous mark used as a guide
line
head form
layer
part
Lines parallel to the floor are ____________ lines
vertical
horizontal
diagonal
straight
The space between two lines or surfaces that intersect at a given point is a (n)
angle
apex
bevel
cast
Lines perpendicular to the horizon are __________ lines.
horizontal
straight
diagonal
vertical
Lines that have a slanting or sloping direction are _____________lines.
straight
horizontal
vertical
diagonal
The line dividing the hair at the scalp is a _________________.
part
bevel
section
graduation
When creating uniform layers, the hair is elevated to ____________ degrees from the scalp and cut at the same length
180
90
60
45
What type of shear blade edge gives the smoothest cut and has the sharpest edge possible?
A full concave edge
A partial concave edge
A full convex edge
A partial beveled edge
When purchasing shears, consider purchasing a shear that comes with a ________ system since you will be working with the shears almost constantly.
form-fitting
self-adjusting
self-beleving
finger-fitting
Which type of texture shears is the best for adding increased blending?
Blending shear
Texturizing shear
Chunking shear
Thinning shear
______________ is the key to avoiding long term repetitive motion injuries and other musculoskeletal disorders.
Prevention
Relaxation
Exercise
Practice
Which hand position is used most often when cutting uniform or increasing layers?
Cutting below the fingers
Cutting palm-to-palm
Cutting over your fingers
Cutting across the palm
Which haircut is cut at a 90 degree elevation and then overdirected to maintain length and weight at the perimeter?
The layered haircut
The long layered haircut
The blunt haircut
The bob haircut
Always make consistent and __________ partings, which will give an even amount of hair to each subsection and produce more precise results.
thin
short
thick
clean
When cutting a layered haircut on a client with hair past the shoulder blades, which technique is used to connect the top sections to the lengths?
Texturizing
Scissor-over-comb
Slide cutting
Clipper cutting
Which cutting tool should generally be avoided when cutting curly hair?
Razor
Clipper
Shear
Texturizing shear
When using the scissor-over-comb technique, how is the haircut cross-checked?
By working across the area horizontally
By working across the area vertically
By working across the area diagonally
By cutting across the wide teeth of a comb
Which haircut represents cutting the hair very short and close to the hairline and then getting gradually longer as you move up the head?
A blunt cut
A layer cut
A fade
A taper
What is the process called when the hair contracts or lifts through the action of moisture loss/drying?
Reduction
Shrinkage
Contraction
Parting
