four corners
The reference point that signals a change in the head shape from flat to round or vice versa is the:
horizontal lines
The straight lines used to build weight or creat a one-length or low-elevation haircut are:
vertical lines
The straight lines used to remove weight or creat graduated layers are:
sections
For control during a haircut, the hair is divided into uniform working areas called:
cutting line
The angle at which the fingers are held when performing a haircut is the:
traveling guideline
What guideline is used when creating layers or a graduated cut?
overdirection
The technique of combing hair away from its natural falling position, rather than straight out from the head toward a guideline, is called:
fullness on the sides
For a client with a long face, the stylist would recommend a style that adds:
1/2 in - 2 in
To compensate for shrinkage associated with curly hair, the stylist should allow for shrinkage of:
growth pattern
The direction that hair grows from the scalp into a natural falling position is the:
barber comb
What type of comb is used for close tapers in the scissors-over-comb technique?
transferring the comb
The technique used to free up the dominant cutting hair to cut a subsection is called:
tension
The term used to describe the pressue applied to hair when combing or holding a subsection is:
weight line
The visual line in a haircut, where the ends of the hair hang together, is the:
cross-checking
Parting a haircut in the opposite way it was cut to check for precision of the line and shape is called:
distribution
The term used to describe how hair is moved over the hair is:
angle cutting
A method of cutting or thinning hair where the fingers and shears glide along the edge of the hair to remove length is:
texturizing
The process of removing excess bulk or cutting for effect without shortening hair length is known as:
slithering
Thinning hair to graduated lengths using a sliding movement with shear blades partially open is called:
dry hair
When performing the slicing technique on the surface of the haircut, it is best to work on:
angle of the comb
When using the clipper-over-comb technique, the length is determined by the:
graduation and layers
Elevation creates:
perimeter
The outer line of a cut is known as the:
maximum
You should use _______________ tension when your goal is to creat precise lines.
curly
Using a razor on _______ hair will weaken the cuticle and cause frizzing.
before
The client consultation should be performed ____________ every haircut.
1 sq in
Hair density is the number of individual strands on _______ of scalp.
thumb, index, and middle
When palming the shears, you hold the come with your _____________________ fingers.
consistent
When cutting hair, it is important to always used ___________ tension.
against
When using clippers, you should always work ___________ the natural growth patterns, especially in the nape.
head form
The term _________ refers to the shape of the head.
reference points
Spots that mark where the surface of the head changes are:
parietal ridge
The widest area of the head is the:
occipital bone
The bone that proturudes at the base of the skill is the:
apex
the highest point at the top of the head is the:
nape
The area at the back of the neck is the:
bang area
The triangular section that begins at the apex and sends at the four corners is the:
line
A ___________ is a thin continuous mark used as a guide.
horizontal
Lines parallel to the floor are ____________ lines.
angle
The space between two lines or surfaces that intersect at a given point is an:
vertical
Lines perpendicular to the floor are ___________ lines.
diagonal
Lines that have a slanting or sloping direction are __________ lines.
part
The line dividing the hair at the scalp is a:
90
When creating uniform layers, the hair is elevated to _________ degrees from the scalp and cut at the same length.
shrinkage
When hair contracts or lifts through the action of moisture loss, the process is called: