On the head mark where the surface of the head changes, such as the ears, jawline, occipital bone, or apex.

Generally a shear with a Rockwell hardness of at least ____or ____ is ideal.

Where a shear is mad by a process of working metal to a finished shape by hammering or pressing.

What three countries are responsible for manufacturing the steel used to make professional shears?

Best understood when comparing it to elevation.

Remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts and are used with higher elevations

The method of cutting or layering the hair in which the fingers and shears glide along the edge of the hair to remove length.

A version of slicing that creates a visual separation in the hair.

Come in different shapes and sizes, and be used with or without attachments.

Cutting position in which the palm of both hands are facing each other.

Area of the head between the apex and back of the parietal ridge.

Hair is elevated to 90 degrees from the scalp and cut at the same length.

When working, keep your body weight centered and firm

Also referred to as pie shape sections; rotates from a central point and used in layering and graduation.

In haircutting the amount of pressure applied when combing and holding a subsection.

Another name for the bang area.

Based on the thickness or diameter of each hair strand, usually classified as coarse, medium, and fine.

Also referred to as an all purpose comb, this tool is used for most haircutting procedures.

The widest area of the head, starting at the temples and ends at the bottom of the crown.