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Chapter 14 Flashcards

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The areas of the head where the surface of the head changes are:

A. subsections
B. starting points
C. reference points
D. apex points

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C. reference points

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A good haircut begins with an understanding of the:

A. body form
B. head form
C. body posture
D. facial expression

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B. head form

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In the haircutting procedure, reference points are used to establish:

A. head shape
B. design lines
C. blunt cutting
D. foundation lines

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B. design lines

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The widest part of the head, also known as the crest area, is the:

A. apex area
B. irregular area
C. occipital area
D. parietal ridge

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D. parietal ridge

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The bone that protrudes at the base of the skull is the:

A. occipital bone
B. parietal bone
C. frontal bone
D. crest bone

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A. occipital bone

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The highest point at the top of the head is the:

A. crown
B. apex
C. parietal
D. occipital

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B. apex

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The reference point that signals a change in head shape from flat to round or vice versa is the:

A. crown area
B. occipital corner
C. four corners
D. parietal ridge

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C. four corners

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The triangle section that begins at the apex and ends at the front corners is the:

A. fringe area
B. front area
C. corner area
D. nape area

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A. fringe area

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A thin continuous mark that is used throughout a haircut is called a(n):

A. section
B. corner
C. angle
D. line

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D. line

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The space between two lines or surfaces that intersect at a given point is a(n):

A. corner
B. angle
C. bang
D. line
C. bang
D. line
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B. angle

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The straight lines used to build weight or create a a one-length or low-elevation haircut are:

A. parallel lines
B. horizontal lines
C. weight lines
D. diagonal lines

A

B. horizontal lines

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The haircutting technique using diagonal lines to create fullness and blend long layers into short layers is:

A. beveling
B. weight
C. diagonal
D. fullness

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A. beveling

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For control during haircutting, the hair is divided into uniform working areas called:

A. foundations
B. uneven
C. parts
D. sections

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D. sections

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The angle or degree at which a subsection of hair is held while cutting is:
A. subsection
B. elevation
C. parting
D. separating
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B. elevation

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Elevating the hair at 90 degrees or higher during a haircut results in the removal of:

A. length and curl
B. less graduation
C. weight, or layering the hair
D. bulk and length

A

C. weight, or layering he hair

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The angle at which the fingers are held when performing a haircut is the:

A. end shape
B. blunt cut
C. cutting line
D. perimeter line

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C. cutting line

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the first section cut when creating a shape is the:

A. occipital line
B. internal part
C. guideline
D. basic line

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C. guideline

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The outer line of a haircut is referred to as the:

A. traveling guide
B. stationary guide
C. interior
D. perimeter

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D. perimeter

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The guideline used when creating layers or a graduated cut is a:

A. traveling guideline
B. outer guideline
C. stationary guideline
D. shape guideline

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A. traveling guideline

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The technique of combing hair away from its natural falling position, rather than straight out from the dead toward a guideline, is:

A. sub-sectioning
B. over-direction
C. traveling guidelines
D. undercutting

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B. over direction

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A conversation where the stylist offers professional advice and suggestions to the client is the:

A. decision process
B. suggestion process
C. finished consultation
D. client consultation

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D. client consultation

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For a client with a long face, the stylist would recommend a style that:

A. adds volume and height on top
B. adds fullness on the sides to add width
C. adds weight to chin and front
D. adds fullness in length

A

B. adds fullness on the sides to add width

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To compensate for shrinkage associated with curly hair, the stylist should allow for shrinkage of:

A. 1/4 inch to 1 inch
B. 1/2 inch to 2 inches
C. 1/8 inch to 1 inch
D. 1 inch to 3 inches

A

B. 1/2 inch to 2 inches

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The direction that hair grows from the scalp into a natural falling position is the:

A. outermost perimeter
B. growth pattern
C. parallel section
D. fringe area

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B. growth pattern

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The number of individual hair strands on on square inch of scalp is hair:

A. texture
B. crown
C. density
D. length

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C. density

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The haircutting tool with large teeth set far aprat, designed to remove a significant amount of hair, is:

A. haircutting shears
B. edger shears
C. clipper shears
D. notching shears

A

D. notching shears

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26
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A small haircutting tool used to create crisp outlines is a:

A. feather blade
B. trimmer
C. razor
D. texture shear

A

B. trimmer

27
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The haircutting tool used for close tapers in the scissors-over-comb technique is the:

A. wide-toothed comb
B. barber comb
C. tail comb
D. styling

A

B. barber comb

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The hand that holds the shears, parts the hair, and cuts the hair during he cutting procedure is called the:

A. holding hand
B. right hand
C. dominant hand
D. extra hand

A

C. dominant hand

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The technique where the comb and shears are held closed in the dominant hand at the same time is called:

A. palming the shears
B. controlling the shears
C. opening the shears
D. holding the shears

A

A. palming he shears

30
Q

A haircutting tool used for detailing and texturizing or an entire haircut is the:

A. shingling
B. trimmer
C. straight razor
D. carving

A

C. straight razor

31
Q

The term used to describe the pressure applied to har when combing or holding a subsection is:

A. tension
B. sectioning
C. elevation
D. angle

A

A. tension

32
Q

When cutting straight hair to create a precise design line, use:

A. no tension
B. maximum tension
C. tension ranges
D. little tension

A

B. maximum tension

33
Q

When cutting hair, a general rule of thumb is to stand or sit:

A. directly behind the area you are cutting
B. directly in front of the area you are cutting
C. indirectly behind the area you are cutting
D. to the left of the area you are cutting

A

B. directly in front of the area you are cutting

34
Q

In cutting uniform or increasing layers, the hand position most often used is cutting:

A. at the fingertips
B. between the fingertips
C. past the first knuckle
D. over the fingers

A

D. over the fingers

35
Q

The technique of cutting below the fingers or inside the knuckles using a horizontal cutting line creates:

A. cutting uniform or increasing layers
B. heavier graduated haircut or a one-length bob
C. shorter layer haircut or a shag effect
D. high level layered effect or a bi-level cut

A

B. heavier graduated haircut or a one-length bob

36
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A haircutting technique that maintains control of a subsection with regard to elevations and over direction is:

A. cutting over the fingers
B. cutting with a razor
C. cutting palm to palm
D. cutting below the fingers

A

cutting palm to palm to pamp

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Q

When cutting below the finger, to precent cutting the soft and fleshy part of the finger, avoid cutting past:

A.the second knuckle
B. the finger tip
C. the index finger
D. the thumb

A

A. the second knuckle

38
Q

The visual line in a hair cut, where the ends of the hair hang together, is the:

A. guideline
B. weight line
C. graduated line
D. stationary line

A

B.weight line

39
Q

A haircut achieved using a stationary guide and zero or no elevation and the hair comes to one hanging level is a:

A. graduated cut
B. long layers cut
C. layer cut
D. blunt cut

A

D. blunt cut

40
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In a graduated haircut, the most common elevation used is:

A. 0 degrees
B. 45 degrees
C. 80 degrees
D. 30 degrees

A

B. 45 degrees

41
Q

Parting the haircut in the opposite way it was cut to check for precision of line and shape is:

A. cross-checking
B. consistent tension
C. mirror elevation
D. blunt cutting

A

A. cross-checking

42
Q

The area of the head that has the most irregular growth patterns is the:

A. nape
B. bak
C. crown
D. sides

A

C. crown

43
Q

In using the wide teeth of a comb when cutting, comb the section first with the fine teeth and then:

A. change the position of the comb and comb with fine teeth
B. switch comb to alternate hand and comb with fine teeth
C. turn the comb around and comb with the wide teeth
D. turn the comb on its side and comb with fine teeth

A

C. turn the comb around and comb with the wide teeth

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Q

In general a razor should not be used on curly hair as it will:

A. strengthen the weight line and cause the hair to frizz
B. weaken the cuticle and cause the hair to frizz
C. cause the hair to expand and the medulla to frizz
D. strengthen the cuticle and cause the hair to flatten

A

B. weaken the cuticle and cause the hair to frizz

45
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The term used to describe how hair is moved over the head is:

A. natural head form
B. natural distribution
C. natural fringe
D. weight line

A

B. natural distribution

46
Q

When working with a razor, the ends are cut at an angle producing a softer shape with more visible separation or:

A. blunt effect
B. short effect
C. feathered effect
D. geometric effect

A

C. feathered effect

47
Q

A method of cutting or thinning hair where the fingers and shears glide along the edge of the hair to remove length is:

A. angle cutting
B. razor cutting
C. slide cutting
D. blunt cutting

A

C. slide cutting

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The scissors-over-comb technique uses the comb to hold the hair in place and allows cutting from:

A. side to side layers
B. extremely short to longer lengths
C. alternating subsections
D. slightly elevated sides

A

B. extremely short to longer lengths

49
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The technique of removing excess bulk of cutting for effect without shortening hair length is:

A. blunt cutting
B. angle cutting
C. texturizing
D. compensating

A

C. texturizing

50
Q

Verticle point ctting performed with shears on the ends of hair:

A. creates no effect
B. removes gray hair
C. removes long hair
D. removes less hair

A

D. removes less hair

51
Q

Thinning Hair to graduated lengths using a sliding movement with shear partially open is:

A. slithering
B. notching
C. point cutting
D. angle cutting

A

A. slithering

52
Q

The slicing technique removes bulk and adds:

A. stability through the lengths of the hair
B. movement through the lengths of the hair
C. layers and short lengths throughout the hair
D. density through the lengths of the hair

A

B. movement through the lengths of the hair

53
Q

When performing the slicing technique on the surface of the haircut, it is best to work on:

A.Long hair
B. curly hair
C. dry hair
D. wet hair

A

C. dry hair

54
Q

A version of the slicing technique that creates a visual separation in the hair is:

A. carving
B. notching
C. thinning
D. pulling

A

A. carving

55
Q

A tool attached to clippers that cuts the hair to the exact length is:

A. clippers-over-comb
B. length guard attachment
C. taper guard attachment
D. blended elevation

A

B. length guard attachment

56
Q

With a regular cutting comb, the finer shaped teeth are geared for detailing, and the wider spaced teeth are geared for:

A. slicing and angle cutting
B. removing length and detailing
C. combing and cutting
D. edging a line

A

C. combing and cutting

57
Q

When using the clipper-over-comb technique, the length is determined by the:

A. apex of the head
B. angle of the comb
C. size of the section
D. type of clipper used

A

B. angle of the comb

58
Q

Cutting hair at the same length consistently, using a 90 degree elevation, produces a:

A. uniform layer
B. blunt cut
C. on-length bob
D. slide cut

A

A. uniform layer

59
Q

In the carving technique, to remove less hair, the scissors should be held:

A. more open
B. more closed
C. more horizontal
D. more vertical

A

D. more vertical

60
Q

Clippers and trimmers should be cleaned and the detachable blade and heel disinfected:

A. after each use
B. daily
C. when needed
D. weekly

A

A. after each use

61
Q

When performing the notching technique of texturizing with shears, the tips of the shears should be held:

A. 5 inches from the ends
B. 2 inches from the ends
C. at the ends only
D. at the midshaft section

A

B. 2 inches from the ends

62
Q

The technique used to free up the dominant cutting hand to cut a subsection is called:

A. moving the shears
B. transferring the comb
C. removing the shears
D.working the shears

A

B. transferring the comb

63
Q

The technique where the comb and shears are held closed in the dominant hand ate the same time is called:

A. palming the shears
B. controlling the shears
C. opening the shears
D. holding the comb

A

A. palming the shears

64
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The straight lines used to build weight or create a one-length or low-elevation haircut are:

A. parallel lines
B. horizontal lines
C. weight lines
D. diagonal lines

A

B. horizontal lines

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