Chapter 15+16

Question 1

Shears with a(n) _____ grip move the thumb forward, so it is resting below the ring and middle fingers.

Answer 1

offset

Question 2

A guideline that does not move and to which all other sections are combed is a(n):

Answer 2

stationary guideline

Question 3

As hair dries, it:

Answer 3

shrinks up to 1/2 inch

Question 4

What determines the size and number of subsections needed to complete a cut?

Answer 4

density of the hair

Question 5

To create precise lines when cutting straight hair, you should use _____ tension.

Answer 5

maximum

Question 6

Palming haircutting shears when combing the hair prevents you from cutting yourself and also:

Answer 6

reduces strain on the index finger and thumb

Question 7

To be effective, a shampoo must remove all dirt, oils, cosmetics, and skin debris without _____.

Answer 7

adversely affecting the scalp or hair

Question 8

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

Answer 8

sections

Question 9

A _____ strip is less bulky than terry cloth towels and will allow a natural fall to the hair for more precision while cutting.

Answer 9

neck (sanex)

Question 10

The _____ is a triangular section that begins at the apex and ends at the front corners.

Answer 10

bang area

Question 11

When standing to work on a haircut, you should NOT:

Answer 11

stand to the side of the section you are cutting

Question 12

When performing a layered haircut, the hair is usually cut at an elevation of _____ degrees

Answer 12

90

Question 13

Which tool is mainly used when creating short haircuts, short tapers, fades, and flat tops?

Answer 13

clippers

Question 14

The _____ is the angle at which the fingers are held when cutting the line that creates the end shape.

Answer 14

cutting line

Question 15

A _____ draping is also known as a wet draping

Answer 15

shampoo

Question 16

When hair is combed away from its natural falling position, _____ occurs.

Answer 16

overdirection

Question 17

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

Answer 17

weight line

Question 18

To determine the front area of the head, you should draw a line from the apex to the:

Answer 18

back of the ear

Question 19

The process of removing excess bulk without shortening the length is known as:

Answer 19

texturizing

Question 20

Which term is used to describe the amount of movement in the hair strand?

Answer 20

wave pattern

Question 21

When cutting the bangs or fringe:

Answer 21

you should allow for the natural lift of the hair

Question 22

Razors use a ______ blade than shears

Answer 22

finer

Question 23

A(n) _____ is a thin, continuous mark used as a guide in haircutting.

Answer 23

line

Question 24

If you encounter a client with any open wounds, reddened scalp irritations, abnormal scalp flaking, or infectious disease, discontinue the service(s) and refer them immediately and tactfully to a(n) _____.

Answer 24

physician

Question 25

When using the clipper-over-comb technique, you should:

Answer 25

hold the comb stationary and cut the length against the comb

Question 26

Which of the following is a technique that uses diagonal lines to create angles by cutting the ends with a slight increase or decrease in length?

Answer 26

beveling

Question 27

Areas of the head where the surface changes are called:

Answer 27

reference points

Question 28

Maintaining good _____ while shampooing will prevent unnecessary muscle aches, back strain, and fatigue.

Answer 28

posture

Question 29

Once a week, you should open shears to a ______-degree angle in order to clean out any hair particles or debris

Answer 29

90

Question 30

A _____ is a section of hair that determines the length the hair will be cut.

Answer 30

guideline

Question 31

The amount of pressure applied in cutting when combing and holding a subsection is called:

Answer 31

tension

Question 32

In a layered haircut, the layers create movement and volume by:

Answer 32

releasing weight

Question 33

Brushing, massaging, or shampooing the scalp is not recommended if the scalp is irritated, prior to a chemical or haircolor service, or before/after a _____ service.

Answer 33

highlighting

Question 34

The degree at which a subsection of hair is held from the head when cutting is called:

Answer 34

elevation

Question 35

Often called simply “the shampoo,” this first step of the service actually encompasses three different processes: scalp care and massage, shampooing, and _____.

Answer 35

conditioning

Question 36

The apex area is easily located by placing a comb flat on the:

Answer 36

top of the head

Question 37

During a haircut, when the hair is elevated below 90 degrees, you:

Answer 37

build weight

Question 38

When securing a cape as draping for a basic shampoo, do not let the cape touch the _____.

Answer 38

client’s skin

Question 39

The nape area is located by taking a horizontal parting across the back of the head at the _____ bone.

Answer 39

occipital

Question 40

When performing a haircut, cutting past the two front corners can cause a bang area to end up on the _____ of the haircut.

Answer 40

sides

Question 41

What are the two basic requirements for a maintaining a healthy scalp?

Answer 41

Cleanliness and stimulation

Question 42

When performing a haircut with haircutting shears, you should use your holding hand to:

Answer 42

hold the hair while cutting

Question 43

Which haircutting tool is mainly used to cut blunt or straight lines in hair?

Answer 43

haircutting shears

Question 44

Where is the occipital bone located?

Answer 44

base of the skull

Question 45

When your shears are properly fitted, the thumb hole will rest

Answer 45

at or slightly over the cuticle area

Question 46

The _____ is the direction hair grows from the scalp.

Answer 46

growth pattern

Question 47

When using the scissor-over-comb method, you generally:

Answer 47

start at the hairline

Question 48

Vertical lines:

Answer 48

remove weight

Question 49

The crown is defined as the area between the apex and the:

Answer 49

back of the parietal ridge

Question 50

Which method of cutting or thinning hair involves the fingers and shears gliding along the edge of the hair to remove length?

Answer 50

slide cutting

Question 51

The widest area of the head, starting at the temples and ending at the bottom of the crown, is the:

Answer 51

parietal ridge

Question 52

One of the most important experiences that a stylist provides is a _____.

Answer 52

shampoo

Question 53

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

Answer 53

angle

Question 54

How often should you clean and disinfect your shears?

Answer 54

after every client

Question 55

The number of individual hair strands on 1 square inch of scalp is called:

Answer 55

hair density

Question 56

Which type of lines direct the eye from one side to the other?

Answer 56

horizontal

Question 57

Forged shears:

Answer 57

are made by hammering or pressing metal to a finished shape

Question 58

A _____ is used when creating layered or graduated haircuts.

Answer 58

traveling guideline