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Haircutting Quiz

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What guidelines should be followed when constructing layers cut?

a)

outer

b)

stationary

c)

shape

d)

travelling

2.

During a haircut, how does the hair’s direction affect the outcome?

a)

growth pattern

b)

hair texture

c)

hair length

d)

hair density

3.

How is weight distributed in a round face?

a)

inward

b)

sideward

c)

backward

d)

forward

4.

How would you tell if a client had a diamond-shaped face?

a)

Having a rounded jaw and wide cheekbones.

b)

If she has a square jaw and her face is of equal lengths.

c)

If her jaw is wider than her cheekbones and forehead.

d)

If the end of her jawline is more pointed and cheekbones are the largest part of her face.

5.

Which of the following factors will limit a client’s styling options?

a)

color of hair

b)

personal way of life

c)

salon visits on a regular basis

d)

shampooing at regular intervals

6.

How can you make a round face appear smaller while choosing a haircut style?

a)

Fringing the bob’s side.

b)

Creating a side-flare haircut.

c)

Adding feathery waves to the fringes on the sides.

d)

Producing smooth and straight hair with a side part.

7.

What is the name of the section that specifies the length of the hair to be cut?

a)

guideline

b)

stationary

c)

parting

d)

diagonal

8.

How does having a coarse and curly hair type affect a client with shorter hair?

a)

hair tends to flatten

b)

high degree of frizziness

c)

the volume of hair will increase

d)

hair becomes heavier as it becomes longer

9.

What faces shapes look good with different hairstyles?

a)

diamond

b)

square

c)

triangle

d)

heart

10.

How will you help Ethan choose the perfect haircut style?

a)

Having a fashionable haircut.

b)

Highlighting Ethan's best features.

c)

Considering Ethan's preferences and aspirations.

d)

Matching Ethan's personality and way of life with a haircut.

11.

During a haircut, Luna decided to part the hair in the opposite direction from the cutting to ensure precision of line and shape. What is this technique called?

a)

cross-checking

b)

cutting line

c)

distribution

d)

elevation

12.
Angle at which the fingers are held when cutting, and, ultimately, the line that is cut.
a)
cutting line
b)
elevation
c)
tension
d)
line
13.
Angle or degree at which a subsection of hair is held from the head.
a)
Elevation
b)
Angle
c)
distribution
d)
graduation
14.

In a salon, what is usually the first section that is cut to create a shape that determines the length of the hair?

a)

Guideline

b)

interior guideline

c)

line

d)

overdirection

15.

During a hairdressing session, the stylist decides to cut the hair at higher elevations, usually 90 degrees or above, which removes weight.

a)

Layered haircut

b)

zero degree haircut

c)

uniform layers

d)

Bob haircut

16.

In a hairdressing salon, what is the term for combing a section away from its natural falling position, rather than straight out from the head?

a)

overdirection

b)

interior guideline

c)

stationary guideline

d)

subsections

17.

In a barber shop, what is the technique that allows you to cut the hair very close to the scalp, creating a flat top or square shape?

a)

clipper-over-comb

b)

comb-over-scissor

c)

notching shear-over-comb

d)

clipper-under-comb

18.

Why is it important to create cutting lines within the hair?

a)

To change the hair color

b)

To provide a reference point for establishing the desired shape and length of the haircut

c)

To straighten the hair

d)

To add volume to the hair

19.

Why is understanding how the hair naturally falls important in haircutting?

a)

To enhance the hair's natural texture

b)

To create a seamless haircut

c)

To maintain the hair's natural flow

d)

To ensure precise haircutting techniques

20.

During a salon appointment, why is it crucial to divide the hair into sections?

a)

To ensure a well-organized and controlled haircut

b)

To maintain precision and control over the hair distribution

c)

To make the hair longer

d)

To create wavy hair

21.

Why is achieving balance and symmetry between different sections of the haircut crucial?

a)

To make the hair frizzy

b)

To create a harmonious look

c)

To make the hair shorter

d)

To make the hair greasy

22.

How does considering the client's facial features help in selecting the perfect haircut for them?

a)

To guide the selection of haircut styles that complement their features

b)

To make the hair curly

c)

To make the hair green

d)

To make the hair red

23.

How does understanding the natural growth patterns of hair contribute to successful haircutting?

a)

To help hair grow faster

b)

To guide haircutting decissions

c)

To make the hair bloom

d)

To make the hair healthier

24.

Why is it important to consider the texture of the hair when selecting a haircut?

a)

To guide the selection of haircut styles that complement their features

b)

To make the hair curly

c)

To make the hair green

d)

To make the hair red

25.

How does dividing the hair into sections help in achieving a precise haircut?

a)

To ensure a well-organized and controlled haircut

b)

To make the hair longer

c)

To create wavy hair

d)

To maintain precision and control over the hair distribution

26.

How does understanding the natural growth patterns of hair contribute to successful hairstyling?

a)

To make the hair curly

b)

To guide hairstyling decisions

c)

To make the hair shiny

d)

To make the hair thicker

27.

Why is it important to consider the texture of the hair when selecting a haircut?

a)

To guide the selection of haircut styles that complement their features

b)

To make the hair curly

c)

To make the hair green

d)

To make the hair red

28.

How does dividing the hair into sections help in achieving a precise haircut?

a)

To ensure a well-organized and controlled haircut

b)

To make the hair longer

c)

To create wavy hair

d)

To maintain precision and control over the hair distribution

29.

When giving a haircut, if I lift the hair straight up toward the ceiling (from anywhere other than from the apex) what degree of elevation am I using?

a)

0

b)

90

c)

45

d)

180

30.

If William pulls the curtains up off the window at all from where they naturally fall, what is he doing to them?

a)

elevating them

b)

subsectioning them

c)

layering them

d)

raising them

31.
What is the angle at which the fingers are held when cutting the line of hair?
a)
elevation line
b)
cutting line
c)
horizontal line
d)
end line
32.

When you style the hair away from its natural falling position, back to a previously cut section, it is called....

a)

elevation

b)

overdirection

c)

raising

d)

angling

33.

Surface of the face where the face changes, such as the cheeks, chin, and forehead, are referred to as;

a)

technique points

b)

apex points

c)

surface layering

d)

reference points

34.

Reference points in a hairdressing class are used to establish

a)

head forms

b)

techniques

c)

design lines

d)

tension

35.
The part of the head that is found by placing a comb flat on the side of the head is the;
a)
parietal ridge
b)
temporal ridge
c)
occipital ridge
d)
reference points
36.
Placing a comb flat against the nape of the head and finding where the comb leaves the head can be used to locate the;
a)
four corners
b)
parietal ridge
c)
occipital bone
d)
reference points
37.
The location of the four corners signals change in the;
a)
hair texture
b)
bone shape
c)
hair growth
d)
head shape
38.
The two front corners represent the widest part of the;
a)
bang area
b)
nape area
c)
parietal area
d)
apex area
39.

The area of the head that is between the forehead and the back of the skull is the;

a)

crown

b)

top

c)

front

d)

sides

40.
The nape area is defined as the area at the back part of the neck and consists of the hair below the;
a)
front
b)
temporal bone
c)
neckline
d)
occipital bone
41.

The 3 types of straight lines in hairdressing include all of the following EXCEPT;

a)

horizontal

b)

diagonal

c)

straight

d)

vertical

42.

In a salon, what are lines in haircutting that are parallel to the horizon, or the floor?

a)

vertical lines

b)

horizontal lines

c)

elevation lines

d)

weight lines

43.

In a salon, what are the lines used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts?

a)

horizontal

b)

diagonal

c)

vertical

d)

beveled

44.
An important element in creating a strong foundation and consistency in haircutting and creating shapes is the use of;
a)
angles
b)
graduation
c)
corners
d)
long layers
45.

Elevation creates different levels and layers and is commonly described in;

a)

lines

b)

degrees

c)

sections

d)

metrics

46.
The uniform working areas used for for control during haircutting are called;
a)
elevations
b)
sections
c)
ridges
d)
partings
47.
The hair type that requires less elevation and should be left a bit longer because of shrinkage when it dries is;
a)
straight hair
b)
coarse hair
c)
dry hair
d)
curly hair
48.
The angle at which the fingers are held when cutting is referred to as the;
a)
parting line
b)
degree line
c)
cutting line
d)
finger line
49.

A scenario in a hair salon where a section of hair that determines the length the hair will be cut is the;

a)

weight

b)

guideline

c)

reference

d)

apex

50.
The guideline where a small slice of a previous subsection is moved to the next position and becomes the new guideline is a;
a)
vertical guide
b)
traveling guide
c)
angle guide
d)
stationary guide
51.
A guideline used in a blunt, one-length haircut, or used in overdirection to create a length or weight increase is a(N):
a)
angle guide
b)
stationary guide
c)
traveling guide
d)
stacked guide
52.
The conversation where the practitioner finds out what the client is looking for is the;
a)
client consultation
b)
gossip session
c)
client assessment
d)
client greeting
53.

a one-length haircut where all the hair comes to a single hanging is known as a;

a)
graduated cut
b)
blunt cut
c)
layer cut
d)
shingled cut
54.
What is the elevation, or degrees, contained in a blunt or one-lenght haircut?
a)
0
b)
45
c)
90
d)
180
55.
____, also  known as a projection or lifting, is the degree at which a subsection of hair is held from the head when cutting.
a)
Elevation
b)
Graduation
c)
Beveling
d)
Sectioning
56.
The angle at which the fingers are held when cutting the line that creates the shape is referred to as the ____.
a)
Parting line
b)
degree line
c)
cutting line
d)
finger line
57.

which hair cut has more weight

a)
b)
58.

Your shears should be cleaned and lubricated

a)

after every client

b)

once a week

c)

at the end of the day

d)

as needed

59.

a quick way to analyze the face shape is to determine if it is

a)

long or short

b)

wide or narrow

c)

wide or long

d)

narrow or long

60.

When using clipper over comb technique, the amount of hair that is removed is determined by

a)

apex of the head

b)

angle of the comb

c)

size of the section

d)

type of clipper being used