Chapter 16 - Haircutting

Question 1

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

Answer 1

c. four corners

Question 2

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

Answer 2

b. horizontal lines

Question 3

The straight lines used to remove weight or create graduated layers are:

a. cutting lines
b. diagonal lines
c. vertical lines
d. horizontal lines

Answer 3

c. vertical lines

Question 4

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

a. foundations
b. uneven
c. parts
d. sections

Answer 4

d. sections

Question 5

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

Answer 5

c. cutting line

Question 6

Which guideline is used when creating layers or a graduated cut?

a. traveling guide
b. outer guide
c. stationary guideline
d. shape guideline

Answer 6

a. traveling guide

Question 7

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

a. subsectioning
b. overdirection
c. traveling guidelines
d. undercutting

Answer 7

b. overdirection

Question 8

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

a. volume and height to the top
b. fullness on the sides
c. weight to the chin and front
d. fullness in length

Answer 8

b. fullness on the sides

Question 9

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

a. 1/2”-2”
b. 1/4”-1”
c. 1/3”-1”
d. 1”-3”

Answer 9

a. 1/2”-2”

Question 10

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

a. outermost perimeter
b. fringe area
c. parallel section
d. growth pattern

Answer 10

d. growth pattern

Question 11

Which type of comb is used for close tapers in the scissors-over-comb technique?

a. wide tooth comb
b. barber comb
c. tail comb
d. styling comb

Answer 11

b. barber comb

Question 12

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

a. moving the shears
b. removing the shears
c. transferring the shears
d. working the shears

Answer 12

c. transferring the shears

Question 13

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

a. tension
b. sectioning
c. elevation
d. angle

Answer 13

a. tension

Question 14

When cutting hair, a general rule or 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. to the right of the area you are cutting
d. to the left of the area you are cutting

Answer 14

b. directly in front of the area you are cutting

Question 15

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

a. uniform or increasing layers
b. a high level layered effect or a bi-level cut
c. a shorter layer haircut or a shag effect
d. a blunt haircut or heavier graduated haircut

Answer 15

d. a blunt haircut or heavier graduated haircut

Question 16

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

a. guideline
b. weight line
c. graduated line
d. stationary line

Answer 16

b. weight line

Question 17

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

a. cross-checking
b. consistent tension
c. mirror elevation
d. blunt cutting

Answer 17

a. cross-checking

Question 18

For a blunt haircut, when 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 comb around and comb with wide teeth
d. turn the comb on its side and comb with fine teeth

Answer 18

c. turn comb around and comb with wide teeth

Question 19

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

a. head form
b. distribution
c. fringe
d. weight line

Answer 19

b. distribution

Question 20

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. blunt cutting
d. slide cutting

Answer 20

d. slide cutting

Question 21

The process of removing excess bulk or cutting for effect with out shortening hair length is known as:

a. blunt cutting
b. angle cutting
c. texturizing
d. compensating

Answer 21

c. texturizing

Question 22

Thinning hair to graduated lengths using a sliding movement with shear blades partially open is called:

a. slithering
b. notching
c. point cutting
d. angle cutting

Answer 22

a. slithering

Question 23

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

a. damp hair
b. soapy hair
c. wet hair
d. dry hair

Answer 23

d. dry hair

Question 24

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

Answer 24

b. angle of the comb

Question 25

Haircuts ________ have often reflected a change in the thinking of the time. a. in the last 50 years b. in the last 100 years c. throughout modern history d. throughout history

Answer 25

d. throughout history

Question 26

The ability to duplicate an existing haircut or create a new haircut from a photo will build a stronger professional relationship between the stylist and: a. vendors b. manager c. clients d. fellow stylists

Answer 26

c. clients

Question 27

Elevation creates: a. graduation and layers b. cutting lines c. casts and crowns d. shrinkage

Answer 27

a. graduation and layers

Question 28

The outer line of a cut is known as the: a. parameter b. guideline c. cutting line d. perimeter

Answer 28

d. perimeter

Question 29

Shears should be sharpened: a. whenever the sharpening technician comes to the salon b. only as needed c. every 3 months d. every 6 months

Answer 29

b. only as needed

Question 30

The clients hair should be _______ before the consultation. a. uncleansed and styled b. uncleansed and unstyled c. cleansed and styled d. cleansed and unstyled

Answer 30

d. cleansed and unstyled

Question 31

You should use ________ tension when your goal is to create precise lines: a. minimal b. maximum c. moderate d. zero

Answer 31

b. maximum

Question 32

A client consultation should be performed ________ every haircut. a. before b. after c. during d. before and after

Answer 32

a. before

Question 33

Using a razor on ______ hair will weaken the cuticle and cause frizzing. a. straight b. fine c. blond d. curly

Answer 33

d. curly

Question 34

A quick way to analyze a face shape is to determine if it is: a. long or short b. wide or narrow c. wide or long d. narrow or long

Answer 34

c. wide or long

Question 35

A fine hair strand is much ________ that a coarse hair strand. a. fatter b. skinnier c. darker in color d. more difficult to cut

Answer 35

b. skinnier

Question 36

Hair density is the number is individual strands on ________ of scalp. a. 1/4 square inch b. 1/3 square inch c. 1/2 square inch d. 1 square inch

Answer 36

d. 1 square inch

Question 37

Clippers: a. are mainly used when creating long haircuts b. must never be used with out a guard c. are mainly used to remove bulk from hair d. may be used with guards of various lengths

Answer 37

d. may be used with guards of various lengths

Question 38

Cast hears are usually _______ than forged shears. a. less expensive to purchase b. more expensive to produce c. easier to bend back into shape d. more dense

Answer 38

a. less expensive to purchase

Question 39

The _______ on a pair of shears is designed to five you more control over the shear. a. bumper b. thumb hole c. finger tang d. pivot and adjustment area

Answer 39

c. finger tang

Question 40

Your shears should be cleaned and lubricated once a: a. day b. week c. month d. year

Answer 40

b. week

Question 41

Before purchasing a pair of shears, ensure that the company has authorized someone in your area to ______ the company's shears. a. clean b. lubricate c. polish d. sharpen

Answer 41

d. sharpen

Question 42

Knowing how to hold your tools properly will help you avoid muscle strain in your: a. legs b. shoulders c. chest d. arms

Answer 42

d. arms

Question 43

When palming the shears, you hold the comb with you _________ fingers. a. thumb, index and middle b. index, middle and ring c. middle ring and pinky d. thumb middle and pinky

Answer 43

a. thumb, index and middle

Question 44

When cutting hair, it is important to always use ______ tension. a. minimum b. moderate c. maximum d. consistent

Answer 44

d. consistent

Question 45

Heavier graduated haircuts work well on hair that _______ when dry. a. contracts b. expands c. becomes curlier d. becomes shinier

Answer 45

b. expands

Question 46

Which of these statements about razor cutting is true? a. A shear gives a softer appearance that a razor cut. b. When working with a razor, the ends are cut at an angle. c. Shears have much finer blades than razors. d. When working with a razor, the line is blunt.

Answer 46

b. When working with a razor, the ends are cut at an angle.

Question 47

Texturizing cannot be done with: a. cutting shears b. thinning shears c. a razor d. clippers

Answer 47

d. clippers

Question 48

When using clipper, you should always work _______ the natural growth patterns especially in the nape. a. in the direction of b. against c. across d. alternately with and against

Answer 48

b. against

Question 49

When trimming a male client's facial hair, it is recommended that you check _________ and ask if he would like you to remove any excess hair. a. his ears b. his eyebrows c. both his ears and eyebrows d. neither his ears and eyebrows

Answer 49

c. both his ears and eyebrows

Question 50

The term ________ refers to the shape of the head. a. head form b. skull form c. hairline d. guideline

Answer 50

a. head form

Question 51

Spots that mark where the surface of the head changes are: a. four corners b. angles c. reference points d. perimeters

Answer 51

c. reference points

Question 52

The widest area of the head is the: a. occipital bone b. parietal ridge c. nape d. apex

Answer 52

b. parietal ridge

Question 53

The bone that protrudes at the base of the skull is the: a. parietal ridge b. orbital bone c. occipital bone d. nape

Answer 53

c. occipital bone

Question 54

The highest point at the top of the head is the: a. apex b. peak c. pate d. nape

Answer 54

a. apex

Question 55

The area at the back part of the neck is the: a. bevel b. cast c. notch d. nape

Answer 55

d. nape

Question 56

The triangular section that begins at the apex and ends at the four corners is the: a. back area b. bang area c. bevel area d. cast

Answer 56

b. bang area

Question 57

A _______ is a thin continuous mark used as a guide. a. line b. head form c. layer d. part

Answer 57

a. line

Question 58

Lines parallel to the floor are _______ lines. a. vertical b. horizontal c. diagonal d. straight

Answer 58

b. horizontal

Question 59

The space between two lines or surfaces that intersect at a given point is a(n): a. angle b. apex c. bevel d. cast

Answer 59

a. angle

Question 60

Lines perpendicular to the floor are _________ lines. a. horizontal b. straight c. diagonal d. vertical

Answer 60

d. vertical

Question 61

Lines that have a slanting or sloping direction are ______ lines. a. straight b. horizontal c. vertical d. diagonal

Answer 61

d. diagonal

Question 62

The line dividing the hair at the scalp is a: a. part b. bevel c. cast d. graduation

Answer 62

a. part

Question 63

When creating uniform layers, the hair is elevated to _______ degrees from the scalp and cut at the same length. a. 180 b. 90 c. 60 d. 45

Answer 63

b. 90

Question 64

When hair contracts or lifts through the action of moisture loss, the process is called: a. reduction b. shrinkage c. contraction d. parting

Answer 64

b. shrinkage

Question 65

The guideline is usually the last section cut when creating a shape. T or F

Answer 65

False

Question 66

A razor should be used on curly hair as it weakens the cuticle. T or F

Answer 66

True

Question 67

In a blunt or one-length haircut, there is no elevation. | T or F

Answer 67

True

Question 68

With properly fitted shears, the thumb hole will rest up to or just over the knuckle. T or F

Answer 68

False

Question 69

Optimally, shears should have a Rockwell hardness of 63 or higher. T or F

Answer 69

False

Question 70

Hair that grows below the parietal, or crest, hangs because of gravity. T or F

Answer 70

True

Question 71

The hair type that requires less elevation and should be left a bit longer because of shrinkage: a. coarse hair b. dry hair c. straight d. curly hair

Answer 71

d. curly hair

Question 72

The hand position that is used most often when cutting uniform or increasing layers is: a. palm-to-palm b. undercutting c. over fingers d. below fingers

Answer 72

c. over fingers

Question 73

Shears that are designed to remove more hair, with larger teeth set farther apart, are: a. design shears b. clippers c. notching shears d. haircutting shears

Answer 73

c. notching shears

Question 74

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

Answer 74

c. cutting line

Question 75

Reference points in a haircut are used to establish: a. head forms b. techniques c. design lines d. tension

Answer 75

c. design lines

Question 76

Elevation creates graduation and layers and is usually described in: a. lines b. degrees c. metrics d. tension

Answer 76

b. degrees

Question 77

A one-length haircut where all the hair comes to a single hanging level is also know as a: a. blunt cut b. layer cut c. graduated cut d. shingled cut

Answer 77

a. blunt cut

Question 78

To reduce the stain on the index finger and thumb while cutting hair it is important to: a. close fingers b. work quickly c. cut vertically d. palm the shears

Answer 78

d. palm the shears

Question 79

The thickness or diameter of each hair strand is referred to as hair: a. coarseness b. texture c. volume d. density

Answer 79

b. texture

Question 80

When you are building weight in a haircut, the hair should be held: a. straight b. below 90 degrees c. above 90 degrees d. at no elevation

Answer 80

b. below 90 degrees

Question 81

The uniform working areas used for control during haircutting are called: a. partings b. ridges c. elevations d. sections

Answer 81

d. sections

Question 82

Placing a comb flat against the nape of the head and finding where the comb leave the head can be used to locate the: a. parietal ridge b. reference points c. four corners d. occipital bone

Answer 82

d. occipital bone

Question 83

The line dividing hair at the scalp, separating one section form another, creating subsections is a(n): a. tension b. elevation c. parting d. angle

Answer 83

c. parting

Question 84

Lines in haircutting that are parallel to the horizon, or the floor are: a. horizontal lines b. vertical lines c. elevation lines d. weight lines

Answer 84

a. horizontal lines

Question 85

The best overall blade edge for a hair stylist is: a. convex b. beveled c. opposing grip d. forged

Answer 85

a. convex

Question 86

A section of hair that determines the length the hair will be cut is the: a. guideline b. reference c. apex d. weight

Answer 86

a. guideline

Question 87

Electric or battery-operated tools that cut the hair by using two moving blades held in place by a metal plate with teeth are: a. trimmers b. cutting shears c. clippers d. notching shears

Answer 87

c. clippers

Question 88

The technique that allows you to cut the hair very close to the scalp, creating a flat top or square shape, is: a. comb-over-scissor b. clipper-over-comb c. notching shear-over-comb d. clipper-under-comb

Answer 88

b. clipper-over-comb

Question 89

Two front corners represent the widest part of the: a. apex area b. parietal area c. bang area d. nape area

Answer 89

c. bang area

Question 90

The growth pattern is the direction in which hair grows from the scalp and is also called the: a. hair texture b. natural falling position c. natural hairline d. outer perimeter

Answer 90

b. natural falling position

Question 91

The comb used for close tapers on the nape and sides and when using a scissor-over-comb technique is a: a. detangle comb b. barber comb c. wide-tooth-comb d. tail comb

Answer 91

b. barber comb

Question 92

Hair density is usually described as being: a. thin, small or dense b. thin, coarse or dark c. medium, curly or porous d. thin, medium or thick

Answer 92

d. thin, medium or thick

Question 93

The amount of movement in the hair strand is referred to as the: a. wave pattern b. texture c. thickness d. density

Answer 93

a. wave pattern

Question 94

The area of the head that is between the apex and the back of the parietal ridge is the: a. crown b. front c. sides d. top

Answer 94

a. crown

Question 95

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

Answer 95

a. angles

Question 96

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. stationary guide c. angle guide d. traveling guide

Answer 96

d. traveling guide

Question 97

The degree of tension used on hairlines with strong growth patterns or around the ears is: a. maximum b. heavy c. minimum d. strong

Answer 97

c. minimum

Question 98

When using the slicing technique to remove bulk, the shears should never be completely: a. positioned b. palmed c. closed d. elevated

Answer 98

c. closed

Question 99

Achieving balance within a design can be accomplished by understanding the head shape and: a. head points b. reference points c. four corners d. technique points

Answer 99

b. reference points

Question 100

A visual line in the haircut, where the ends of the hair hang together. a. tension b. elevation c. beveling d. weight

Answer 100

d. weight

Question 101

Technique using diagonal lines to create angles by cutting the ends of the hair with a slight increase or decrease in length. a. tension b. elevation c. beveling d. weight

Answer 101

c. beveling

Question 102

The angle or degree at which a subsection of hair is held from the head when cutting. a. tension b. elevation c. beveling d. weight

Answer 102

b. elevation

Question 103

The amount of pressure applied when combing or holding a subsection during a haircut. a. tension b. elevation c. beveling d. weight

Answer 103

a. tension