Reference points in a haircut are used to establish

Achieving balance within a design can be accomplished by understanding the _________ and reference points

What is the widest part of the head, starting at the temples and ending at the bottom of the crown, that can be found by placing a comb flat on the side of the head

What bone protrudes at the base of the skull

The ______ is the highest point in the top of the head, and can be located easily by placing a comb on top of the head and noticing that the comb is resting on the highest point.

The location of the four corners signals a change in

The two front corners represent the widest part of the

Hair the grows below the parietal ridge, or crest, hangs because of

What area of the head is located between the apex and the back of the parietal ridge

The __________ area is defined as the area at the back part of the neck and consists of the hair below the occipital bone

By making a parting or drawing a line from the apex to the back of the ear, you can locate the ___________ of the head, which consists of all the hair that falls naturally behind the ear

What is a triangular section of the head that begins at the apex and ends at the front corners

A ________ is a thin, continuous mark, curved or straight, used as a guide while cutting hair

What is the working area of the hair that is separated prior to cutting

A ___________ is created when the space between two lines or surfaces intersects at a given point

An important element in creating a strong foundation and consistency in haircutting and creating shapes is the use of

The three types of straight lines in haircutting include horizontal, vertical,and _________ lines

What type of haircutting lines are parallel to the floor and relative to the horizon

_________ lines in a haircut are those that lie between the horizontal and vertical, have a slanting or sloping direction, and help to blend long layers into short layers into short layers to create fullness.

What type of haircutting lines are perpendicular to the horizon, and are used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts, and higher elevations.

__________, or stacking, involves using diagonal lines to create angles by cutting the ends of the hair with a slight increase or decrease in length

For control during haircutting, the hair is parted into working areas called

What is the line dividing the hair at the scalp, separating one section from another to create subsections

________, also known as projection or lifting, is the degree at which a subsection of hair is held from the head when cutting

Elevation creates graduation and layers, and is usually described in

What is the elevation, or degrees, contained in a blunt or one length haircut

When the hair is elevated ___________, you are building weight in a haircut

What hair types requires less elevation and should be left a bit longer when cutting because of shrinkage as it dries?

________ occurs when hair contracts or lifts through the action of moisture loss or drying

The angle at which the fingers are held when cutting the line that creates the shape is referred to as the

A ________, also known as a guide, is a subsection of hair that determines the length the hair will be cut, and is usually the first section cut when creating a shape.

Which guideline is used in a blunt haircut, one length haircut, or used in over direction to create a length or weight increase?

Which guideline involves a small slice of a previous subsections that is moved to the next position and becomes the new guideline?

What technique should be used to create a length increase in the design of graduated and layered haircuts?

If you want hair to be longer toward the front on a layered haircut, over direct the sections to a stationary guide at the ______.

A ______ is a conversation between you and your client when you find out what the client is looking for, offer suggestions and professional advice, and come to a joint decision about the most suitable haircut.

You can begin to make decisions about the best haircut for a client by analyzing his or her ______.

A client’s _____ is how he or she looks from the side and can be best viewed by pulling the hair away from the face and up and away from the neck.

If hair shrinks when it dries, you will need to cut wet hair _____ than the desired length.

The _____ is the direction in which hair grows from the scalp and is also called the natural falling position.

Cowlicks and whorls are examples of _____ that will affect where the hair ends up once it is dry, especially in the nape.

You should use the _____ degree of tension when cutting hair with strong growth patterns, or around the ears, to compensate for the hair being pushed up when it dries.

Hair _____ is the number of individual hair strands on 1 square inch (2.5 cm^2) of scalp and is usually described as thin, medium, or thick.

Hair ____ is based on the thickness or diameter of each hair strand, usually classified as course, medium, and fine.

Which description is most accurate of fine, thin hair?

The ____, or the amount of movement in the hair strand, varies from client to client, as well as within the same head of hair.

____ shears, also known as scissors, are mainly used to cut blunt or straight lines in hair, to slide cut, point cut, or to implement other texturizing techniques.

Which type of shear is used mainly to remove bulk from the hair, and is often referred to as a thinning shear, tapering shear, or notching shear?

Shears that are designed to remove more hair, with larger teeth set farther apart, are known as ____.

Which type of comb is used mainly to detangle the hair?

The comb used for close tapers on the nape and sides, and when using a scissor-over-comb technique, is a ____.

Which three countries are primarily responsible for manufacturing the steel used to make professional shears

The________ indicates the method of gauging the hardness of the metal(steel) of an individual shear in order to ensure that it maintains a sharp edge for an extended period of time.

What is the ideal Rockwell hardness of a shear

Professional shears are made by either casting or forging the steel. Which process is best for ensuring shear durability, ease of adjustment or repair, and highest quality

A tension in your shears that is too _________ will allow your shears to fold the hair.

Before purchasing ________, the stylist should inquire about the manufacturing, steel quality, and the right blade edge

The best overall blade edge for a hair stylist is _________ because it will give you the smoothest cut and is the sharpest edge possible

Which type of texture shear adds increased blending?

When your shear is properly fitted, the thumb hole will rest at or slightly over the

________ in haircutting is the amount of pressure applied when combing or holding a subsection during a haircut

A general rule of the thumb when cutting hair is to stand or sit directly in front of the area you are cutting, and to keep your body weight

The hand position that is used most often when cutting uniform or increasing layers is called

What is the best way to maintain control of the subsection when cutting with a vertical or diagonal cutting line?

______ reduces strain on the index finger and thumb while cutting the hair

In a _______ haircut, also known as one-length haircut, all of the hair comes to a single-hanging level forming a weight line

The ______ is the visual line in the haircut where the ends of the hair hang together

Haircuts that generally have less weight than graduated haircuts are called

A ______ is a basic haircut, cut a 90-degree elevation and then overdirected to maintain length and weight at the perimeter

The technique used to check a haircut for precision of line and shape is called

______ should not be used on curly hair because it weakens the cuticle and causes the hair to frizz

It is important to with the natural ____________ , or where and how hair is moved over the head, when locating the bang area

Which method involves cutting or layering the hair in such way that fingers and shears glide along the edge of the hair to remove length

The process of removing excess bulk without shortening hair length is called

___________ is another version of point cutting, in which more aggressive technique is used to create a chunkier effect

Effilating, also known as ___________, is the process of thinning the hair to graduated lengths with shears

When using the slicing technique to remove weight and add movement through the lengths of hair the shears should never be completely

Electric or battery operated tools to cut the hair by using to moving blades held in place by a metal plate with teeth are called

What technique allows you to cut hair very close to the scalp and create a flat top or square shape