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 and create one-length and low-elevation haircuts 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 to create graduated or layered haircuts 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 parted into working areas called __________.

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

Answer 4

d. sections

Question 5

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

a. elevation
b. guideline
c. cutting line
d. perimeter line

Answer 5

c. cutting line

Question 6

Which guidelines is used when creating layers or a graduated haircut?

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

Answer 6

a. traveling guideline

Question 7

The technique of combing the hair away from it’s natural falling position, rather than straight out from the head, 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 on 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

A stylist will need to use less elevation on curly hair than on straighter textures, or leave the hair a bit longer because of __________.

a. elasticity
b. growth
c. porosity
d. shrinkage

Answer 9

d. shrinkage

Question 10

The direction in which the hair grows from the scalp, also referred to as natural fall or 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 on the nape and sides when using the scissors-over-comb technique?

a. wide-toothed comb
b. barber comb
c. tail comb
d. styling comb

Answer 11

b. barber comb

Question 12

The technique used to free up the cutting hand to cut a subsection is called __________.

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

Answer 12

c. transferring the comb

Question 13

The term used to describe the amount of pressure applied when combing and holding a subsection is ____________.

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

Answer 13

a. tension

Question 14

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. 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

When cutting a __________, it is customary to use a horizontal cutting line and cut below your fingers or on the insides of your knuckles.

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

Answer 15

d. blunt haircut or a 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, at the same elevation, to check for precision of line and shape is called _____.

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

Answer 17

a. cross-checking

Question 18

If using the wide teeth of the comb while cutting a blunt haircut, always comb the section first with the fine teeth, then __________.

a. change the position of the comb so it is at an angle
b. switch the comb to the alternate hand and comb with the fine teeth
c. turn the comb around and re-comb with the wide teeth
d. turn the comb on its side and comb again

Answer 18

c. turn the comb around and re-comb with the wide teeth

Question 19

It is important to work with _________, where and how hair is moved over the head, when locating the bang area.

a. the head forms
b. the natural distribution
c. the fringe
d. the weight line

Answer 19

b. the natural distribution

Question 20

A method of cutting or layering the hair in which 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 without shortening hair length is known as ______________.

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

Answer 21

c. texturizing

Question 22

The process of thinning the hair to graduated lengths using a sliding movement of the shears with the blades kept 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 to remove weight or 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 a clipper-over-comb technique, the amount of hair is removed 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

If the blade tension on your shears is too tight, it will cause the shears to bind and cause unnecessary wear and ______. a. user fatigue b. the adjustment knob to loosen c. the hair to fold d. debris to accumulate

Answer 25

a. user fatigue

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

A guideline located at the outer line of the cut is known as the _______. a. parameter b. interior c. cutting line d. perimeter

Answer 28

d. perimeter

Question 29

Shears should be sharpened ____________. a. after every service b. only as needed c. every three months d. every six months

Answer 29

b. only as needed

Question 30

You should use ________ tension on straight hair when you want precise lines. a. minimal b. maximum c. moderate d. zero

Answer 30

b. maximum

Question 31

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

Answer 31

d. curly

Question 32

A great haircut always begins with a ___________. a. great consultation b. good shampoo c. scalp massage d. styling book

Answer 32

a. great consultation

Question 33

The client's hair should be _________ before the consultation. a. uncleansed and styled b. uncleansed and unstyled c. cleansed and styled d. cleansed and unstyled

Answer 33

d. cleansed and unstyled

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

Hair texture is based on the __________ of each hair strand. a. length b. thickness c. color d. circumference

Answer 35

b. thickness

Question 36

Hair density is the number of individual hair 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 without a guard c. are mainly used to remove bulk from the hair d. may be used with cutting guards or various lengths

Answer 37

d. may be used with cutting guards or various lengths

Question 38

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

Answer 38

a. less expensive to purchase

Question 39

The ____ on a pair of shears allows you to have more control over the shear. a. cutting edge b. thumb hole c. finger tang d. pivot and the adjustment area

Answer 39

c. finger tang

Question 40

Your shears should be cleaned and lubricated ____________. a. after every client b. at the end of the day c. once a week d. as needed

Answer 40

a. after every client

Question 41

Before purchasing a pair of shears, ensure that the company has a person who is certified to _______ them in your area. 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, hold the comb between your ______ 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

To achieve constant, even results in a haircut, it is important to use _______ tension. a. minimum b. moderate c. maximum d. consistent

Answer 44

d. consistent

Question 45

Heavier graduated haircuts work well on hair that tends to _________ when dry. a. contract b. expand c. become curlier d. become shinier

Answer 45

b. expand

Question 46

Which of these statements about cutting hair with a razor is true? a. a shear cut gives a softer appearance than a razor cut b. a razor gives a softer effect on the ends of the hair than shears c. shears have much more finer blades than razors d. when working with a razor, the line is blunt

Answer 46

b. a razor gives a softer effect on the ends of the hair than shears

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 clippers, you should always work ______ the natural growth patterns, especially in the nape. a. with 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 too remove any excess hair. a. his ears only b. his eyebrows only c. his ears and eyebrows d. his chest

Answer 49

c. his ears and eyebrows

Question 50

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

Answer 50

a. head form

Question 51

Places on the head mark where the surface of the head changed is known as ___________. 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 on the top of the head is the ___________. a. apex b. peak c. plateau 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 front corners is the ______. a. back area b. bang area c. bevel area d. crown area

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

Line parallel from the floor and relative to the horizon 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. an angle b. an apex c. a bevel d. an intersection

Answer 59

a. an angle

Question 60

Lines perpendicular to the horizon are _____________ lines. a. horizontal b. straight c. diagonal d. verticle

Answer 60

d. verticle

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. section 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

What type of shear blade edge gives the smoothest cut and has the sharpest edge possible? a. a full concave edge b. a partial concave edge c. a full convex edge d. a partial beveled edge

Answer 64

c. a full convex edge

Question 65

When purchasing shears, consider purchasing a shear that comes with a _____ system since you will be working with the shears almost constantly. a. form-fitting b. self-adjusting c. self-beveling d. finger-fitting

Answer 65

d. finger-fitting

Question 66

Which type of texture shears is the best for adding increased blending? a. blending shears b. texturizing shears c. chunking shears d. thinning shears

Answer 66

b. texturizing shears

Question 67

__________ is the key to avoiding long-term repetitive motion injuries and other musculoskeletal disorders. a. prevention b. relaxation c. exercise d. practice

Answer 67

a. prevention

Question 68

Which hand position is used most often when cutting uniform or increasing layers? a. cutting below the fingers b. cutting palm-to-palm c. cutting over your fingers d. cutting across the palm

Answer 68

c. cutting over your fingers

Question 69

Which haircut is cut at a 90-degree elevation and then overdirected to maintain length and weight at the perimeter? a. the layered haircut b. the long-layered haircut c. the blunt haircut d. the bob haircut

Answer 69

b. the long-layered haircut

Question 70

Always make consistent and _________ partings, which will give an even amount of hair to each subsection and produce more precise results. a. thin b. short c. thick d. clean

Answer 70

d. clean

Question 71

When cutting a layered haircut on a client with hair past the shoulder blades, which technique is used to connect the top sections to the lengths? a. texturizing b. scissor-over-comb c. slide cutting d. clipper cutting

Answer 71

c. slide cutting

Question 72

Which cutting tool should generally be avoided when cutting curly hair? a. razor b. clipper c. shear d. texturizing shear

Answer 72

a. razor

Question 73

When using the scissor-over-comb technique, how is the haircut cross checked? a. by working across the area horizontally b. by working across the area vertically c. by working across the area diagonally d. by cutting across the wide teeth of the comb

Answer 73

c. by working across the area diagonally

Question 74

Which haircut represents cutting the hair very short and close to the hairline and then gradually getting longer as you move up the head? a. a blunt cut b. a layer cut c. a fade d. a taper

Answer 74

d. a taper

Question 75

What is the process called when the hair contracts or lifts through the action of moisture loss/drying? a. reduction b. shrinkage c. contraction d. parting

Answer 75

b. shrinkage