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Chapter 11: Haircutting

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are angles?

a)

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

b)

Blunt or straight lines.

c)

The highest point of the head.

d)

The first section that is cut to create a shape.

2.

This is the parting of a haircut in the opposite way from which you cut it in order to check for precision of line and shape?

a)

beveling

b)

referencing

c)

effilating

d)

cross-checking

3.

This a section of the hair that is located either at the perimeter or the interior of the cut, that determines the length the hair will be cut?

a)

line

b)

elevation

c)

guideline

d)

distribution

4.

Joelle is a client that has come to you wanting a new haircut because her hair feels heavy and desires her hair to have movement and volume but doesn't want to lose her length. What would you do to Joelle's hair?

a)

Cut her hair all one length.

b)

Cut her hair short because you know better than her.

c)

Create an undercut.

d)

Cut layers into her hair.

5.

Elevation that occurs when a section is lifted above 0 degrees.

a)

graduation

b)

effilation

c)

beveling

d)

180 degree haircut

6.

This is the direction in which the hair grows from the scalp and can also be referred to as the natural fall?

a)

whorl

b)

cowlick

c)

growth pattern

d)

weight line

7.

This haircut uses a technique that creates slow or immediate build-up of weight, uses tension, and is elevated to 45 degrees. What haircut is this?

a)

90 degree haircut

b)

180 degree haircut

c)

Graduated haircut

d)

Shag Haircut

8.

This haircut is created by directing all of the hair to one stationary guideline at the top of the head. If you were to stand the client upside down all of the hair would fall in a blunt line. What degree was this hair held at to achieve this look?

a)

45 degrees

b)

180 degrees

c)

0 degrees

d)

90 degrees

9.

To divide the hair by parting it into uniform working areas for control is called?

a)

Parting

b)

distributing

c)

Sub sectioning

d)

Sectioning

10.

Stylists use this technique of combing a section away from its natural falling position toward a guideline to increase lengths in the interior or perimeter, what is this this technique called?

a)

overdirection

b)

beveling

c)

radial sectioning

d)

effilating

11.

A haircutting technique designed to remove excess bulk without shortening the length as well as changing the appearance or behavior of the hair using shears, thinning shears, or a razor.

a)

Tapering

b)

Tension

c)

Texturizing

d)

Slicing

12.

This a guideline that doesn't move and utilized in a blunt haircut?

a)

Traveling guideline

b)

Perimeter guideline

c)

Interior Guideline

d)

Stationary guideline

13.

Tory wants to create uniform layers on her client long hair. To do this Tory will need to elevate the hair to ___ degrees and cut the hair all of the hair at the _____ length.

a)

45, different

b)

45, same

c)

90, different

d)

90, same

14.

This is what the visual line in a haircut where the ends of the hair hang together is called?

a)

Weight

b)

Bevel

c)

Taper

d)

Hairline

15.

This is known as the outer guideline of a haircut?

a)

Stationary Guideline

b)

Perimeter Guideline

c)

Traveling Guideline

d)

Exterior Guideline

16.

This is the process of thinning the hair to graduated lengths with shears by cutting the hair with a sliding movement of the shears while keeping the blades partially opened (also called slithering)?

a)

Diagonal forwarding

b)

Tapering

c)

Cross-checking

d)

Effilating

17.

This is a haircutting technique that uses diagonal lines by cutting ends with a slight increase or decrease in length?

a)

Carving

b)

Angling

c)

Beveling

d)

Texturizing

18.

What style haircut does this picture represent?

a)

Layered at 45 degrees

b)

Inverted at 90 degrees

c)

Blunt bob at 0 degrees

d)

Shag at 180 degrees

19.

Trina has come into your salon today and would like her hair cut. She has very fine and thin hair and wants to make her hair look as thick and full as possible. What haircut would you suggest to her?

a)

A shag haircut elevated to 180 degrees

b)

A blunt haircut elevated to 0 degrees

c)

A uniform layered haircut elevated to 90 degrees

d)

A blunt haircut held at 45 degrees

20.

Chris has come into your salon is requesting a skin fade and he would like you to shave his hair line using a straight razor. You can shave Chris' hairline with a straight razor as a cosmetologist because it falls within your licensure. True or false?

a)

True

b)

False

21.

_____ reduces strain on the index finger and thumb while combing the hair.

a)

Closing your fingers

b)

Working quickly

c)

Cutting vertically

d)

Palming the shears

22.

A benefit of using shear-over-comb technique:

a)

Bangs can be cut evenly

b)

Tapers can be cut on long hair

c)

Short tapers can go from extremely short length to longer length

d)

Overdirection can be accomplished on short hair

23.

Which of the following is safe practice when cutting hair?

a)

To ease knee fatigue, stand up upright.

b)

Sweep hair clippings as soon as the client leaves

c)

Discard razor blades in an open thrash can immediately.

d)

When cutting below the fingers, do not cut past the second knuckle.

24.

Precision haircutting involves being precise in your haircut and _____.

a)

applying a systematic plan

b)

connecting haircutting lines

c)

establishing a cutting line

d)

frequently sharpening haircutting shears

25.

What kind of lines lines extend parallel to the floor or horizon and are used to create width in hair design?

a)

Diagonal

b)

Horizontal

c)

Vertical

d)

Perpendicular

26.

Which statement is true about disinfecting your scissors?

a)

Scissors are disinfected monthly

b)

Scissors are disinfected when they get sharpened

c)

Scissors are disinfected after every client

d)

Scissors do not get disinfected, it dulls the blades

27.

_____ in haircutting is the pressure applied when combing and holding a subsection of hair.

a)

Tension

b)

Pressure

c)

Beveling

d)

Effilating

28.

When should you sweep during a haircut?

a)

After the client leaves

b)

Before the client leaves the chair

c)

What's sweeping

d)

At the end of your work day

29.

When cutting a vertical or diagonal cutting line, cutting __________ is the best way to maintain control of the subsection , especially regarding elevation and overdirection.

a)

scissor-over-comb

b)

below the finger

c)

over the finger

d)

palm-to-palm

30.

When cutting curly hair a cosmetologist must use caution because:

a)

curly hair can appear shorter after it dries because of the shrinking effect

b)

curly hair can appear longer after it dries because of the elongating effect

c)

curly hair can appear lighter in color after it is cut

d)

curly hair can become difficult to work with after it is cut