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Milady Ch 16 Haircutting

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 38mins

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Class
Date
1.

The reference point that signals a change in head shape from flat to round or vise versa is the :

a)

crown area

b)

occipital bone

c)

four corners

d)

parietal ridge

2.

The straight lines used to build weight or create a one-length design or low- elevation haircut are

a)

parallel lines

b)

horizontal lines

c)

weight lines

d)

diagonal lines

3.

The straight lines used to remove weight or create graduated layers are:

a)

cutting lines

b)

diagonal lines

c)

vertical lines

d)

horizontal lines

4.

For control during haircutting, the hair is divided into uniform working areas called:

a)

foundations

b)

uneven

c)

parts

d)

sections

5.

The angle at which the fingers are held when performing a haircut is:

a)

end shape

b)

blunt cut

c)

cutting line

d)

perimeter line

6.

Which guideline is used when creating layers or a graduated cut?

a)

traveling guideline

b)

other guideline

c)

stationary guideline

d)

shape guideline

7.

The technique of combing hair away from its natural falling position , rather than straight out from the head toward a guideline, is called:

a)

subsectioning

b)

overdirection

c)

traveling guideline

d)

undercutting

8.

For a client with a long face, the stylist would recommend a style that adds:

a)

volume and height on top

b)

fullness on the sides

c)

weight to the chin and front

d)

fullness in length

9.

To compensate for shrinkage associated with curly hair, the stylist should allow shrinkage of :

a)

1/2 inch to 2 inches

b)

1/4 inch to 1 inch

c)

1/3 inch to 1 inch

d)

1 inch to 3 inches

10.

The direction that hair grows from the scalp into a natural falling position is the:

a)

outermost perimeter

b)

fringe area

c)

parallel section

d)

growth pattern

11.

Which type of comb is used for close tapers in the scissors-over-comb technique?

a)

wide-toothed comb

b)

barber comb

c)

tail comb

d)

styling comb

12.

The technique used to free up the dominant cutting hand to cut a subsection is called:

a)

moving the shears

b)

removing the shears

c)

transferring the comb

d)

working the shears

13.

The term used to describe the pressure applied to hair when combing or holding a subsection is:

a)

tension

b)

sectioning

c)

elevation

d)

angle

14.

When cutting hair, a general rule of thumb is to stand :

a)

directly behind the area you are cutting

b)

directly in front of the area you are cutting

c)

to the right of the area you are cutting

d)

to the left of the area you are cutting

15.

The technique of cutting below the fingers or inside the knuckles using a horizontal cutting line creates:

a)

uniform or increasing layers

b)

a high level layered effect or a bi-level cut

c)

a shorter layer haircut or a shag effect

d)

a blunt haircut or heavier graduated haircut

16.

The visual line in a haircut, where the ends of the hair hang together is the:

a)

guideline

b)

weight line

c)

graduated line

d)

stationary line

17.

parting a haircut in the opposite way it was cut to check for precession of the line and shape is called:

a)

cross-checking

b)

consistent tension

c)

mirror elevation

d)

blunt cutting

18.

For a blunt haircut, when using the wide teeth of a comb when cutting, comb the section first with the fine teeth then:

a)

change the position of the comb, and comb with fine teeth

b)

switch comb to alternate hand and comb with fine teeth

c)

turn the comb around and comb with the wide teeth

d)

turn the comb on its side and comb with the fine teeth

19.

The tem used to describe how hair is moved over the head is :

a)

head form

b)

distribution

c)

fringe

d)

weight line

20.

A method of cutting or thinning hair where the fingers and shears glide along the edge of the hair to remove length is:

a)

angle cutting

b)

razor cutting

c)

blunt cutting

d)

slide cutting

21.

The process of removing excess bulk or cutting for effect without shortening hair length is known as:

a)

blunt cutting

b)

angle cutting

c)

texturizing

d)

compensating

22.

Thinning hair to graduated lengths using a sliding movement with shear blades partially opened is called

a)

slithering

b)

notching

c)

point cutting

d)

angle cutting

23.

When performing the slicing technique on the surface of the haircut, it is best to work on:

a)

damp hair

b)

soapy hair

c)

wet hair

d)

dry hair

24.

When using the clipper-over-comb technique, the length is determined by the:

a)

apex of the head

b)

angle of the comb

c)

size of the section

d)

type of clipper used

25.

Haircuts_________________ have often reflected a change in the thinking of the time.

a)

in the last 50 years

b)

in the last 100 years

c)

throughout modern times

d)

throughout history

26.

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 :

a)

venders

b)

manager

c)

clients

d)

fellow stylist

27.

Elevation creates:

a)

graduation and layers

b)

cutting lines

c)

casts and crowns

d)

shrinkage

28.

The outer line of a cut is known as the:

a)

parameter

b)

guideline

c)

cutting line

d)

perimeter

29.

Shears should be sharpened:

a)

whenever the sharpening technician comes to the salon

b)

only as needed

c)

every three months

d)

every six months

30.

You should use______________tension when your goal is to create precise lines

a)

minimal

b)

maximum

c)

moderate

d)

zero

31.

Using a razor on _________________ hair will weaken the cuticle and cause frizzing.

a)

straight

b)

fine

c)

blonde

d)

curly

32.

A client consultation should be performed____________ every haircut

a)

before

b)

after

c)

during

d)

before and after

33.

The clients hair should be__________ before the consultation

a)

uncleansed and styled

b)

uncleansed and unstyled

c)

cleansed and styled

d)

cleansed and unstyled

34.

A quick way to analyze a face shape is to determine if it is :

a)

long or short

b)

wide or narrow

c)

wide or long

d)

narrow or long

35.

A fine hair strand is much___________ then a coarse hair strand.

a)

fatter

b)

skinnier

c)

darker in color

d)

more difficult to cut

36.

Hair density is the number of individual strands on ____________ of scalp.

a)

1/4 square inch

b)

1/3 square inch

c)

1/2 square inch

d)

1 square inch

37.

Clippers:

a)

are mainly used when creating long haircuts

b)

must never be used without a guard

c)

are mainly used to remove bulk from the hair

d)

may be used with guards of various lengths

38.

Cast shears are usually ______________ than forged shears.

a)

less expensive to purchase

b)

more expensive to produce

c)

easier to bend back into shape

d)

more dense

39.

The ____________ on a pair of shears is designed to give you more control over the shear.

a)

bumper

b)

thumb hole

c)

finger tang

d)

pivot and adjustment area

40.

Your shears should be cleaned and lubricated once a:

a)

day

b)

week

c)

month

d)

year

41.

Before purchasing a pair of shears, ensure that the company has authorized someone in your area to __________________ the company's shears

a)

clean

b)

lubricate

c)

polish

d)

sharpen

42.

Knowing how to hold your tools properly will help you to avoid muscle strain in your:

a)

legs

b)

shoulders

c)

chest

d)

arms

43.

When palming the shears, you should hold the comb with your ___________ fingers.

a)

thumb, index and middle

b)

index, middle and ring

c)

middle ring and pinky

d)

thumb middle and pinky

44.

When cutting hair, it is important to always use ____________tension.

a)

minimum

b)

moderate

c)

maximum

d)

consistent

45.

Heavier graduated haircuts work well on hair that ____________ when dry.

a)

contracts

b)

expands

c)

becomes curlier

d)

becomes shinier

46.

Which of theses statement about razor cutting is true?

a)

A shear cut gives a softer appearance then a razor cut.

b)

When working with a razor, then ends are cut at an angle.

c)

Shears have much finer blades than razors.

d)

When working with a razor, the line is blunt.

47.

Texturizing cannot be done with:

a)

cutting shears

b)

thinning shears

c)

a razor

d)

clippers

48.

When using clippers, you should always work ______________ the natural growth patterns, especially in the nape.

a)

in the direction of

b)

against

c)

across

d)

alternately with and against

49.

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.

a)

his ears

b)

his eyebrows

c)

both his ears and eyebrows

d)

neither his ears nor eyebrows

50.

The term____________ refers to the shape of the head.

a)

head form

b)

skull form

c)

hairline

d)

guideline

51.

Spots that mark where the surface of the head changes are:

a)

four corners

b)

angles

c)

reference points

d)

perimeters

52.

THe widest area of the head is the:

a)

occipital bone

b)

parietal ridge

c)

nape

d)

apex

53.

The bone that protrudes at the base of the skull is the :

a)

parietal ridge

b)

orbital bone

c)

occipital bone

d)

nape

54.

The highest point at the top of the head is the:

a)

apex

b)

peak

c)

pate

d)

nape

55.

The area at the back part of the neck is the:

a)

bevel

b)

cast

c)

notch

d)

nape

56.

The triangular section that begins at the apex and ends at the four corners is the :

a)

back area

b)

bang area

c)

bevel area

d)

cast

57.

A__________________ is a thin continuous mark used as a guide

a)

line

b)

head form

c)

layer

d)

part

58.

Lines parallel to the floor are ____________ lines

a)

vertical

b)

horizontal

c)

diagonal

d)

straight

59.

The space between two lines or surfaces that intersect at a given point is a (n)

a)

angle

b)

apex

c)

bevel

d)

cast

60.

Lines perpendicular to the horizon are __________ lines.

a)

horizontal

b)

straight

c)

diagonal

d)

vertical

61.

Lines that have a slanting or sloping direction are _____________lines.

a)

straight

b)

horizontal

c)

vertical

d)

diagonal

62.

The line dividing the hair at the scalp is a _________________.

a)

part

b)

bevel

c)

section

d)

graduation

63.

When creating uniform layers, the hair is elevated to ____________ degrees from the scalp and cut at the same length

a)

180

b)

90

c)

60

d)

45

64.

What type of shear blade edge gives the smoothest cut and has the sharpest edge possible?

a)

A full concave edge

b)

A partial concave edge

c)

A full convex edge

d)

A partial beveled edge

65.

When purchasing shears, consider purchasing a shear that comes with a ________ system since you will be working with the shears almost constantly.

a)

form-fitting

b)

self-adjusting

c)

self-beleving

d)

finger-fitting

66.

Which type of texture shears is the best for adding increased blending?

a)

Blending shear

b)

Texturizing shear

c)

Chunking shear

d)

Thinning shear

67.

______________ is the key to avoiding long term repetitive motion injuries and other musculoskeletal disorders.

a)

Prevention

b)

Relaxation

c)

Exercise

d)

Practice

68.

Which hand position is used most often when cutting uniform or increasing layers?

a)

Cutting below the fingers

b)

Cutting palm-to-palm

c)

Cutting over your fingers

d)

Cutting across the palm

69.

Which haircut is cut at a 90 degree elevation and then overdirected to maintain length and weight at the perimeter?

a)

The layered haircut

b)

The long layered haircut

c)

The blunt haircut

d)

The bob haircut

70.

Always make consistent and __________ partings, which will give an even amount of hair to each subsection and produce more precise results.

a)

thin

b)

short

c)

thick

d)

clean

71.

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?

a)

Texturizing

b)

Scissor-over-comb

c)

Slide cutting

d)

Clipper cutting

72.

Which cutting tool should generally be avoided when cutting curly hair?

a)

Razor

b)

Clipper

c)

Shear

d)

Texturizing shear

73.

When using the scissor-over-comb technique, how is the haircut cross-checked?

a)

By working across the area horizontally

b)

By working across the area vertically

c)

By working across the area diagonally

d)

By cutting across the wide teeth of a comb

74.

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)

A blunt cut

b)

A layer cut

c)

A fade

d)

A taper

75.

What is the process called when the hair contracts or lifts through the action of moisture loss/drying?

a)

Reduction

b)

Shrinkage

c)

Contraction

d)

Parting