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Haircutting

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which statement about razors is correct?

a)

They create a blunt line when cutting hair

b)

They are mainly recommended for coarse hair.

c)

They do not give as soft an appearance as a shear cut.

d)

They use a finer blade than shears.

2.

How often should you sharpen your shears?

a)

daily

b)

only when needed

c)

every few months

d)

monthly

3.

What determines the size and number of subsections needed to complete a cut?

a)

personal preference

b)

porosity of the hair

c)

density of the hair

d)

direction of hair growth

4.

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

a)

line

b)

angle

c)

section

d)

part

5.

A _____ comb is mainly used for close tapers on the nape and sides when using the scissor-over-comb technique.

a)

tail

b)

wide-tooth

c)

styling

d)

barber

6.

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

a)

interior guideline

b)

cutting line

c)

weight line

d)

head form

7.

When using the scissor-over-comb method, you generally:

a)

start at the hairline

b)

dampen the hair before you begin cutting

c)

hold the hair between your fingers

d)

start at the apex

8.

start at the hairline

a)

cutting angle

b)

finger angle

c)

finger position

d)

guideline

9.

Shears with a(n) _____ grip move the thumb forward, so it is resting below the ring and middle fingers.

a)

crane

b)

opposing

c)

full offset

d)

offset

10.

Where is the occipital bone located?

a)

top of the head

b)

base of the skull

c)

top of the nose

d)

center of the jaw

11.

The number of individual hair strands on 1 square inch of scalp is called:

a)

hair density

b)

growth pattern

c)

wave pattern

d)

hair texture

12.

Palming haircutting shears when combing the hair prevents you from cutting yourself and also:

a)

reduces strain on the index finger and thumb

b)

keeps haircutting shears sharp

c)

reduces the number of cutting movements

d)

keeps the partings of the hair smooth

13.

The degree at which a subsection of hair is held from the head when cutting is called:

a)

elevation

b)

taper

c)

distribution

d)

overdirection

14.

When your shears are properly fitted, the thumb hole will rest

a)

below the cuticle area

b)

at or slightly over the cuticle area

c)

up to the knuckle

d)

over the knuckle