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Haircutting

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 40mins

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Class
Date
1.

What are the reference points?

a)

eyes, jawline, apex and nape

b)

jawline, ears, eyes, fringe, nape

c)

ears, jawline, apex, occipital and parietal

d)

ears, eyes, nose, fringe, nape

2.

What is the function of reference points?

a)

guidelines, elevation, possible change in technique for irregularities in the head form

b)

ensure balance, help recreate the same style, and a possible change in technique for irregularities in the head form

c)

ensure balance, determine face shape and head form

d)

help recreate a style, determine face shape and ensure balance

3.

What are angles?

a)

the space between two lines or surfaces that intersect at a given point

b)

sections of hair, located either at the perimeter or the interior of the cut, that determine the length the hair will be cut

c)

They also allows the stylist to recreate the same style again and again

d)

blunt or straight lines

4.

What are elevations?

a)

usually the first section that is cut to create a shape

b)

determine the length the hair will be cut

c)

the angle at which a subsection of hair is held, or lifted, from the head when cutting

d)

low to medium elevation

5.

What is a guideline? (please select two answers)

a)

sections of hair, located either at the perimeter or the interior of the cut, that determine the length the hair will be cut

b)

space between two lines or surfaces that intersect

c)

they tell the stylist where and when it is necessary to change techniques

d)

usually the first section that is cut to create a shape

6.

What are important considerations to discuss with a client during a haircutting consultation? (select all that apply)

a)

discuss what the client wants

b)

how much time is she/he willing to spend on hair styling

c)

what is his/her lifestyle

d)

what is the client’s face shape

e)

what does hair analysis reveal

7.

What effect does a razor give in haircutting?

a)

remove bulk from the hair

b)

blunt effect on the ends of the hair

c)

softer effect on the ends of the hair

d)

reduces volume in the hair

8.

What effect do haircutting shears give?

a)

shears are used to create a graduated shape or wedge

b)

shears are used to cut blunt or straight lines into the hair

c)

shears are used to remove bulk from the hair

d)

shears are used to create a soft edge on the ends of the hair

9.

Texturizing shears are used to

a)

create a weight line

b)

remove bulk

c)

remove excess or unwanted hair

d)

create a graduated effect

10.

A _______ or _______ ____ is used to control the hair in haircutting procedures.

a)

styling, sectioning comb

b)

sectioning clip, styling comb

c)

styling, cutting comb

d)

comb, rattail comb

11.

What is NOT one of the three things you can do to ensure good posture and body position while cutting hair?

a)

Position the client so she is sitting up straight and her legs are not crossed

b)

Center your weight and keep your knees slightly bent

c)

Slightly bend your upper body forward so it is not inline with your hips.

d)

Work in front of your section by standing or sitting directly in front of the area you are cutting

12.

What haircut is also known as a one-length haircut, in which all the hair comes to a single hanging level, forming a weight line

a)

blunt or 0 degree

b)

graduated or 45 degree

c)

layered or 90 degree

d)

long layered or 180 degree

13.

The _________ haircut, which has a graduated shape or wedge, has an effect that results from cutting the hair with tension, low to medium elevation, or over direction

a)

blunt or 0 degree

b)

graduated or 45 degree

c)

layered or 90 degree

d)

long layered or 180 degree

14.

The _______ haircut, which has a graduated effect achieved by cutting the hair with elevation or overdirection. The hair is cut at higher elevations.

a)

blunt or 0 degree

b)

graduated or 45 degree

c)

layered or 90 degree

d)

long layered or 180 degree

15.

The ____ _______haircut gives more volume to hairstyles and the resulting shape will have shorter layers at the top and increasingly longer layers toward the perimeter.

a)

blunt or 0 degree

b)

graduated or 45 degree

c)

layered or 90 degree

d)

long layered or 180 degree

16.

Which is NOT a texturizing technique done by haircutting shears?

a)

notching

b)

slicing

c)

carving

d)

dividing

17.

A clipper cut is a haircut performed with a clipper where the hair is cropped close along the bottom and sides and becomes ______ as you travel up the head.

a)

longer

b)

shorter

c)

slimmer

d)

thinner

18.

A trimmer is a smaller version of clippers, and is mainly used to remove ______ or ________ hair at the neckline and around the ears and create crisp outlines.

a)

excess, sparse

b)

excess, unwanted

c)

unwanted, blonder

d)

vellus, desirable

19.

__________ or effilating: the process of thinning the hair to graduated lengths with shears, it reduces volume and creates movement

a)

Carving

b)

Notching

c)

Slicing

d)

Slithering

20.

A guideline is also referred to as a _____

a)

section

b)

guide

c)

lead

d)

slice