Terms Flashcards by Whitney White

Describes how the hair is separated prior to curtting

Partings & Sections

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Center forehead to center nape; separates the head from left to right

Profile

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Crown to hairline above the ear; separates the head from front to back

Radial

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Recession to Recession

Separates the head from top to bottom

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Line parallel to the horizon

Horizontal

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Line that angles away from the face

Diagonal Back

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Line perpendicular to the horizon

Vertical

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Line that angles towards the face

Diagonal Forward

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Rotating from a central point

Pivoting

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The way the hair falls naturally due to it’s growth pattern

Natural Fall

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Anything other than natural fall

Over-directed

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90 degrees on base

Perpendicular

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No elevation; creates the maximum amount of weight

0 degrees in the comb

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

Distribution

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A straight line

Square cut

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Midway between 0 and 90 degrees; creates a buildup of weight

45 degrees

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A measurement to determine the depth of graduation applied to a perimeter line

1 finger’s depth

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Perpendicular to the head; creates an immediate removal of weight

90 degrees

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Describes the level at which the hair is lifted away from the face

Elevation

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Describes the shape of the line being cut

Cut

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A curved line having no corners; following the head shape

Round Cut

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An increase of length from one reference point to another

Short to long cut

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A decrease in length from long to short between two reference points

Decrease in length

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A variable line connecting two reference points

Visual Cut

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Cutting all the hair square at 0 degrees or 1 finger’s depth elevation

One length cut

A slow or immediate build up of weight

Graduation

The removal of weight which gives a haircut its interior shape

Layering

A stationary reference point acting as a guide for the purpose of creating graduation or layering

Block Layering

Follows the natural hairline around the curve of the head; determines the outline shape of a haircut

Perimeter

Anything inside the perimeter line

Interior

The area in the front hairline that grows back the farthest between the forehead and temples

Recession

Using the tips of the shear to create a textured edge

Point Cutting

Using the length of the blade to remove weight without removing length; creating a seamless feel

Deep parallel point cutting

Using the open blades to give direction, release weight, and remove length

Slicing

Utilizing the heel of the shear to slide/slide cut the desired effecrt

Controlled-slicing

The shears are placed at an angle against the hair, opening and closing the shear in a continuous motion, diving direction and creating separation

Channeling

Slowly closing blades to visually blend short to long

Slide-cutting

Starting past the first natural bend of the hair; the tips off the shears are used to cut into the hair, systematically reducing weight

Brick-cutting

The shears are used to cut into tightly twisted hair, creating random separation

Twist-Cutting

The shears work against the direction of the cuticle, creating volume and texture

Backcutting

The razor is used in a feathering motion to create a shattered texture

Razor-cutting

The perimeter line from which the hair grows, outlining the head shape

Hairline

The curved area between the forehead and temples

Recession

The highest point of the recession, where the head shape begins to cure

High Recession

The midway between high and low recession

Mid-recession

The lowest point of the recession, just above the temple

Low recession

The point on the hairline directly above the nose

Center forehead

The area between the center forehead and the apex

Frontal bone

The highest point of the head

Apex

The area between the Apex and the Crown

Top Crown

The area surrounding the natural growth pattern

Crown

The point directly below the natural growth pattern

Below crown

The prominent bone at the back of the head

Occipital

The area above the occipital bone

Above occipital

The area below the occipital bone

Below occipital

The back perimeter hairline on the neck

Nape

The center point at the back perimeter hairline

Center Nape

The corner of the hairline at the nape

Corner Nape

Determines the shape and size of subsection to be colored

Partings & Sections

Line maintaining equal distance from the parting

Parallel

7-10 weaves

Natural Weave

6-4 weaves

Textured weave

2-3 weaves

Placement

The choice of color should be chosen, taking into consideration your clients:

1, Requirements, 2. Lifestyle, 3. Suitability

First 1/2 to 1 1/2 of hair from the scalp

Root area

The area of the hair strand between the roots and ends

Middle Band

Hair after the root area

Lengths/ends

A proportionate blend of highlights and lowlights, consistent with weave and subsection.

Balance

The amount of hair per square inch

Density

A slow or immediate buildup of color or curl

Graduation

Color and technique specifically chosen and/or detailed for your client’s needs

Personalizing

The all over color or lightener

Tint/Global Color

Coloring individually selected strands of hair lighter or darker

Highlights/Lowlights

When two consecutive foils appear on any direct line, with two rows overlapping, to create a brick pattern

Brick work

Creating depth at the root area by applying color 1/4 to 1 1/2 inch in depth depending on desired end result

Root Shade

Blending two or more colors together creating a seamless feel without a line of demarcation

Smudging

To create contrast and depth under a previous color

Under color

Coloring large, geometric shapes of hair

Block coloring

Tilt the brush at an angle, and at the top of the foil lightly apply the product in a feather motion

Feathering

Use a natural weave, and take diagonal back sections slightly overlapping one another until the widows peak is detailed

Detail Widow’s Peak

Natural weave packets are placed on the hairline; not within a section

Floater Packets

Apply product to the foil or meche to help the hair stick to the foil

Highlight application tip

Fold the edge of the foil 1/4 inch down, creating a lip for added support, fold the corners of the packets to secure. Place the packets in, shiny side out dull side up

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