WorksheetsHaircutting
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which statement about razors is correct?
They create a blunt line when cutting hair
They are mainly recommended for coarse hair.
They do not give as soft an appearance as a shear cut.
They use a finer blade than shears.
How often should you sharpen your shears?
daily
only when needed
every few months
monthly
What determines the size and number of subsections needed to complete a cut?
personal preference
porosity of the hair
density of the hair
direction of hair growth
The space between two lines or surfaces that intersect at a given point is called a(n):
line
angle
section
part
A _____ comb is mainly used for close tapers on the nape and sides when using the scissor-over-comb technique.
tail
wide-tooth
styling
barber
The visual line in a haircut, where the ends of the hair hang together, is called the:
interior guideline
cutting line
weight line
head form
When using the scissor-over-comb method, you generally:
start at the hairline
dampen the hair before you begin cutting
hold the hair between your fingers
start at the apex
start at the hairline
cutting angle
finger angle
finger position
guideline
Shears with a(n) _____ grip move the thumb forward, so it is resting below the ring and middle fingers.
crane
opposing
full offset
offset
Where is the occipital bone located?
top of the head
base of the skull
top of the nose
center of the jaw
The number of individual hair strands on 1 square inch of scalp is called:
hair density
growth pattern
wave pattern
hair texture
Palming haircutting shears when combing the hair prevents you from cutting yourself and also:
reduces strain on the index finger and thumb
keeps haircutting shears sharp
reduces the number of cutting movements
keeps the partings of the hair smooth
The degree at which a subsection of hair is held from the head when cutting is called:
elevation
taper
distribution
overdirection
When your shears are properly fitted, the thumb hole will rest
below the cuticle area
at or slightly over the cuticle area
up to the knuckle
over the knuckle
