Chapter 5 Implements, Tools & Equipment

Question 1

Blades

Answer 1

Cutting part of clippers
Usually high-quality carbon steel
Various styles and sizes

Question 2

Canvas strop

Answer 2

Usually one side of combination strop
Made of linen or silk, woven into fine coarse texture
Removes metal burrs or imbrications left after honing

Question 3

Cast shears

Answer 3

Made hey heating steel to a liquid
Pouring into a mold

Question 4

Changeable-blade straight razor

Answer 4

Type of straight razor
Uses changeable, disposable blades

Question 5

Clippers

Answer 5

Electric haircutting tools with
Single adjustable- blade or
Detachable-blade system

Question 6

Comedone extractor

Answer 6

Implement used to extract blackheads

Question 7

Conventional straight razor

Answer 7

Razor made of a hardened steel blade that requires honing and stropping to produce a cutting edge

Question 8

Forged shears

Answer 8

Made by working heated metal into a finished shape through the process of hammering or compression

Question 9

Forged shears

Answer 9

Made by working heated metal into a finished shape through the process of hammering or compression

Question 10

Guards

Answer 10

plastic or hard rubber
Comb attacments fit over blades
Minimize amount of hair being cut

Or a metal shield applied over a hair cutting razor for protection

Question 11

High-frequency machine

Answer 11

Machine that produces a high rate of oscillation or Tesla current
Purpose of stimulating scalp, facial, and body tissues.

Question 12

Hone

Answer 12

Sharpening block manufactured from rock or synthetic materials
Creates a cutting edge on conventional straight razors

Question 13

Palming the comb

Answer 13

Technique to hold comb
Opposite hand

Question 14

Palming the shears

Answer 14

Technique to hold shears safely while working with hair

Question 15

Russian strop

Answer 15

Cowhide
Considered one of the best
Requires breaking in

Question 16

Set of the shears

Answer 16

Manner in which the
Blades and shanks of the shears align with each other
And are how they’re joined to the tension screw or rivet

Question 17

Shell strop

Answer 17

Horsehide
Muscular rump area
Considered the best for use hy barbers

Question 18

Strop

Answer 18

Elongated piece of leather or other materials
Used to finish the edge of conventional straight razors to a smooth, whetted cutting edge

Question 19

Taper comb

Answer 19

For cutting or trimming hair when a gradual blending from short to longer is required
Especially useful when working in tight areas or trimming mustaches, tapering necklines, or blending around the ears

Question 20

Texturizing shea

Answer 20

14-28 medium width teeth
Produces visible differences in hair lengths
Adds texture and volume

Question 21

Thermal styling tools

Answer 21

Refers to tools that produce heat for hairstyling

Question 22

Thinning shears

Answer 22

AKA blending shears
30-50 thin, narrowly spaced
Elemate visible lines in hair.
Blending hair ends and removing bulk/weight

Question 23

Trimmers

Answer 23

Small clippers
AKA outlines or edgers
Used for detail, precision design, and fine finish work after a haircut or beard trim

Question 24

What are the three shears handle designs?

Answer 24

Opposing grip
Offset grip
Crane grip

Question 25

Opposing handle design

Answer 25

Finger and thumb grips are positioned directly across from each other

Question 26

Offset handle design

Answer 26

Shorter thumb shank Reduce overextension Considered more ergonomically correct than the opposing design.

Question 27

Crane handle design

Answer 27

Has offset grips Also, the angle of the finger grip is less in relation to the center of the shears and thumb grip. Reduces pressure and stress in the hand and thumb.

Question 28

French shear style

Answer 28

With finger rest

Question 29

German shear style

Answer 29

No finger rest

Question 30

Why do barbers often choose the French style shear?

Answer 30

The finger rest helps ensure balance and control during cutting.

Question 31

Styling comb

Answer 31

AKA all-purpose comb Usually has narrow and wide teeth Used for general haircutting and styling

Question 32

Flat handle comb

Answer 32

Evenly spaced teeth Best for achieving a flat-top style Also an option for clipper over comb

Question 33

Wide-toothed comb

Answer 33

Used to control larger amounts of hair Spread relaxer cream Detangle hair Comb through curly textures

Question 34

Tail comb

Answer 34

Sectioning longer hair Parting to create subsections Wrapping hair on rods or rollers Color applications

Question 35

Hair pick

Answer 35

Effective choice for combing through textured or tightly curled hair

Question 36

As a barber, what are your principal tools of the trade?

Answer 36

Combs Brushes Shears Clippers Outlines/trimmers/edgers Razors

Question 37

Synthetic bristle brush

Answer 37

Flexible or rigid nylon bristles set into a cushioned or plastic base Used for general brushing and detangling

Question 38

Natural bristle brush

Answer 38

Typically made from boar bristles, set into a cushioned or rigid base Traps particles and polishes hair by distributing sebum through the strands For general brushing and detangling on fine, delicate, and relaxed hair types

Question 39

Mixed bristle brush

Answer 39

Combination of boar and synthetic bristles set into a cushioned or rigid base. For general brushing and detangling

Question 40

Paddle brush

Answer 40

Available with all bristle and base types Rectangular or oval Uses: general brushing and detangling

Question 41

Round brush

Answer 41

Available with all bristle types Metal or plastic bases Different diameters Creates volume and/or curl in blow dry styling

Question 42

Vented brush

Answer 42

Rigid base Openings or vents To facilitate quicker drying For general drying and styling

Question 43

Wet brush

Answer 43

Stiff bristles Designed to avoid snagging wet hair Uses: detangling wet hair

Question 44

Convex blade edge

Answer 44

Outside = Clamshell/half-moon Inside = concave/hollow-ground Produces smoother & sharper blade Requires more frequent sharpening

Question 45

Beveled edge

Answer 45

Stays sharp longer than convex blade Corrugated/serrated help hold hair in place Requires more tension when cutting hair

Question 46

Semi-convex blade

Answer 46

Convex blade that has a bevel ground onto the blade edge Reduces costs Extends time between sharpening

Question 47

Tension screw

Answer 47

AKA pivot screw Controls distance between the blades

Question 48

Most haircutting combs measure how many inches?

Answer 48

Between 7 and 8 inches

Question 49

What materials are used to construct combs?

Answer 49

Hard rubber Carbon Graphite Metal

Question 50

Hard rubber comb characteristics

Answer 50

Slightly flexible Durable Can deteriorate if left in disinfectant for extended period

Question 51

Carbon comb characteristics

Answer 51

Antistatic Stiff Heat and chemical resistant

Question 52

Graphite comb characteristics

Answer 52

Less rigid than carbon comb Heat and chemical resistant

Question 53

Metal comb characteristics

Answer 53

Retain heat to help set hairstyle May corrode in reaction to chemicals, such as hydrogen peroxide