The widest area of the head, starting at the temples and ending at the bottom of the crown, is known as the:

The highest point of the head is known as the:

The area of the head between the apex and the back of the parietal ridge is known as the:

The triangular section of hair that begins at the apex and ends at the front corners of the head is

known as the:

All haircuts are composed of lines, sections, and:

The two basic lines used in haircutting are straight and:

A technique of using diagonal lines by cutting hair ends with a slight increase or decrease in length is

called:

What technique is necessary to help control the hair and produce a more uniform cut?

The angle or degree at which a subsection of hair is held or elevated from the head when cutting is

called:

What is a zero-elevation cut also known as?

When elevating the hair at 90 degrees or higher you are:

The angle at which the fingers are held when cutting the line that creates the end shape is known

as the:

What subsection of hair determines the length that the hair will be cut?

The guideline located at the perimeter of the cut is called the ____________ guideline.

What guidelines are used when creating layered or graduated haircuts?

Combing hair away from its natural falling position, rather than straight out from the head, toward a

guideline, is called:

The direction in which the hair grows form the scalp is called the:

The ______________ of the hair will determine the size of the subsection when cutting.

The primary implement used to remove bulk from the hair is known as the texturizing shear or:

What implement is used to create short tapers, fades, and flat tops?

What implement is used to create clean lines around the perimeter of a short taper?

The method of manufacturing shears whereby molten steel is poured into a mold and cooled is called:

What method allows you to hold the comb and the shears at the same times?

The amount of pressure applied when combing and holding a subsection is called:

Cutting __________ means that the palms of both hands are facing each other while cutting

Palming the shears during haircutting reduces strain on the index finger and _____________ while combing the hair.

A haircut where the lengths of the hair all come to one hanging level, forming a weight line, is known as

a(n):

The hanging level at which a blunt haircut falls is called the:

A(n) ____________ haircut is a slow or immediate buildup of weight caused by cutting the hair with tension, low to medium elevation, or overdirection.

When cutting a high-elevation cut, the hair is held at ___________ from the head form and cut to the desired length.

Layers create movement and volume in the hair by:

A haircut that is cut at 90 degree elevation and the overdirected to maintain length and weight at the

perimeter is also known as a ___________

When cutting a zero-degree, no-elevation or blunt haircut, you will want to cut the hair:

Always make consistent and clean _____________ to ensure an even amount of hair in each subsection and

produce more precise results.

Take extra care when working in the crown and neckline, which sometimes have:

If the head is not upright or in the position dictated by the haircut, it may alter the amount of ___________ and overdirection.

Dry hair responds to cutting differently than wet hair. Therefore, it is important to maintain an even

amount of moisture in the hair to avoid __________ results.

When cross-checking a haircut, always use:

Using the __________ to keep track of your elevations will help you create even lines and maintain

visual balance while working.

To layer hair at a high elevation to create an uniform-layered haircut, use a(n):

In general, a ______________ should not be used on curly hair because doing so weakens the cuticle and

causes the hair to frizz.

When combing and preparing to cut _____________, do not use tension and allow for the natural lift of

the hair.

What is a versatile cutting tool that is used to create a soft line?

When cutting with a razor, it is essential to:

A method of cutting or layering the hair using razor-sharp shears is:

What is the process of removing excess bulk without shortening the length?

Cutting with the points of the shears to create texture in the hair ends is known as:

The main purpose of using thinning shears is to:

When removing length from facial hair, the __________ is used to control the hair.