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WorksheetsMilady Haircutting Ch 11
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Precision haircutting involves being precise in your haircut and ______.
applying a systematic plan
connecting haircut lines
establishing a cutting line
frequently sharpening haircutting shears
When a cosmetologist combs hair away from its natural falling position before cutting in order to increase a hair design's length, the cosmetologist is using_______.
Finger angles
haircut sections
elevation
over direction
Select the best definition for finger angle.
the degree at which a subsection of hair is held from the head when cutting
the line a hair subsection forms that determines the length the hair will be cut
the angle stylists hold their fingers when cutting the line that creates the end shape of the hair
the line at which stylists hold the hair that divides the hair at the scalp into small working areas
A stylist is discussing a new hairstyle with a client, who describes a style that must use layers. In order to create the layered style, what type of guideline should the stylist use?
stationary guideline
traveling guideline
perimeter guideline
interior guideline
Which type of haircut section separates the head at the parietal ridge to below the crown?
pivoting sections
radial section
horseshoe section
profile section
Which scenario best describes a situation in which a cosmetologist must consider wave and curl patterns when making cutting decisions?
A cosmetologist decides to cut the hair dry in order to see the true shape of the hair
A cosmetologist decides to cut the hair longer to prevent the scalp showing through
A cosmetologist decides to use smaller subsections to complete the haircut
A cosmetologist decides to cut the hair longer to avoid the hair sticking out
How often should a cosmetologist disinfect haircutting shears?
after each client
every day
weekly
whenever the disinfecting technician visits the salon
When haircutting shears are properly held, which of the following is true?
The ring finger is placed in the grip of the moving blade
The thumb is placed in the grip of the moving blade
The ring finger is placed on the finger tang
The index finger is placed in the grip of the still blade
Which of the following is used to taper hairlines from extremely short lengths into longer lengths?
clippers
freehand with a length guard
freehand without a length guard
shear-over-comb technique
Which of the following is a safe practice for cutting hair?
To ease knee fatigue, stand upright
Sweep hair clippings as soon as the client has left the work area
Discard razor blades in an open trashcan immediately
When cutting below the fingers, do not cut past the second knuckle
A haircut with a visual buildup of weight in which the hair ends appear to be stacked is an example of which of the four basic haircuts?
long-layered haircut
layered haircut
graduated haircut
blunt haircut
When a stylist parts the haircut in the opposite way from how it was cut, at the same elevation, what are they checking for?
evidence of the shrinking effect
the interior guideline
even distribution
line and shape precision
A client wants bangs long en ough to be pulled back. Which type of bangs should the stylist create?
center swept bangs
versatile bangs
asymmetric bangs
square bangs
In order to best create a flat top or square sh ape haircut, how should a stylist use clippers?
perform a basic clipper cut
use the clipper-over-comb technique
perform clipper cutting with attachments
use free-hand clipper cutting
________________reduces strain on the index finger and thumb while combing the hair.
closing one's fingers
working quickly
cutting vertically
palming the shears
