haircutting terms

Question 1

One length Bob

Answer 1

0 Degree Elevation

Question 2

Graduated Bob

Answer 2

45 Degree Elevation

Question 3

Long Layers

Answer 3

180 Degree Elevation

Question 4

Short / Round Layers

Answer 4

90 Degree Elevation

Question 5

Partings and Sectioning

Answer 5

This is how the hair is parted prior to cutting. Partings and
Sectioning will directly reflect the end result.

Question 6

Central Vertical

Answer 6

Used to describe central down the head. Separates the left and right side

Question 7

Diagonal Forward

Answer 7

Working shorter in back to longer in front

Question 8

Diagonal Back

Answer 8

Working short in front to longer in the back

Question 9

Horizontal

Answer 9

Parallel to the Horizon

Question 10

Vertical

Answer 10

Perpendicular to the Horizon

Question 11

Radial Recession

Answer 11

A parting from recession to recession; dividing the top from the bottom

Question 12

Radial Ear to Ear

Answer 12

A parting from ear to ear; dividing the front from the back

Question 13

Halo

Answer 13

Circular section around the crown area

Question 14

Pivoting

Answer 14

Using a central point of origin (Pie shaped)

Question 15

Distribution

Answer 15

Describes how the hair is being combed in relation to the section or parting.

Question 16

Natural Fall

Answer 16

Combing the hair to gravity

Question 17

Over-Directed

Answer 17

Anything other than natural fall

Question 18

Over-Directed Forward

Answer 18

Combing the hair towards the face

Question 19

Over-Directed Back

Answer 19

Combing the hair away from the face

Question 20

Over-Directed to Previous Section

Answer 20

Each section is being cut to the one before it

Question 21

Over-Directed Stationary

Answer 21

Cutting a central guide and combing remaining sections to it

Question 22

Perpendicular

Answer 22

T” to the part in and given parting or section

Question 23

45 Degree

Answer 23

Combing the hair at a 45 degree angle

Question 24

90 Degree

Answer 24

Perpendicular to the head

Question 25

Elevation

Answer 25

Describes where the hair is being combed in relation to the head shape.

Question 26

The 4 terms of elevation are

Answer 26

0 Degree – As close to the skin as possible. No elevation One Fingers Depth – Slight graduation. Touching the skin. 45 Degree – Graduation (between 0 & 90) 90 Degree – Perpendicular to the head

Question 27

cut

Answer 27

Describes how the hair is being cut in relation to the section.

Question 28

Parallel to the Part

Answer 28

Maintaining a line in equal distance from parting

Question 29

Increase in Length

Answer 29

To layer from short to long, maintaining length

Question 30

Decrease in Length

Answer 30

To layer from long to short

Question 31

Visually

Answer 31

To cut the line visually

Question 32

Square

Answer 32

Layering squares to the head shape

Question 33

Round

Answer 33

Layering round to follow the head shape

Question 34

Cutting Techniques

Answer 34

This describes the texture of line that was cut.

Question 35

Point Cutting

Answer 35

Tips of the scissors are used at an angle to remove length and create a textured effect

Question 36

Deep Point Cutting

Answer 36

Using the length of the blade to cut directly into the hair shaft to remove weight without removing length

Question 37

Slicing

Answer 37

Slightly opening and closing the scissors while moving through the hair shaft. Can be used to remove weight and length.

Question 38

Surface Slicing

Answer 38

Slightly opening and closing the scissors along the surface of the hair to remove weight and create texture.

Question 39

Seamless Slicing

Answer 39

Slicing in such a way to create “seamless” layers

Question 40

Perimeter Shaping

Answer 40

Detailing the perimeter of the shape

Question 41

Back Cutting

Answer 41

Slightly opening and closing the scissors in a “back-combing” motion

Question 42

Slide Cutting

Answer 42

Slowly closing the blades to connect lengths

Question 43

Razor Cutting

Answer 43

Utilizing a razor to cut the line or remove weight

Question 44

Round to the head

Answer 44

This is described in three different ways: The parietal ridge, the apex and the Occipital Bone

Question 45

Crest

Answer 45

The highest point of any given area

Question 46

Baseline

Answer 46

The lowest point of any given area

Question 47

Perimeter

Answer 47

Determines the outside shape of the haircut.

Question 48

Interior

Answer 48

Anything within the baseline or perimeter

Question 49

Traveling Guide

Answer 49

Utilizing part of the previous section into the next section to ensure consistency in guideline throughout the hair cut.

Question 50

Stationary Guide

Answer 50

Keeping the guide stationary and bringing remaining hair to it