Haircutting 2019

Front

An important element in creating a strong foundation and consistency in haircutting and creating shapes is the use of _____?

Back

angles

Front

Which type of shear is used mainly to remove bulk from the hair, and is often referred to as a thinning shear, tapering shear, or notching shear?

Back

Texturizing

Front

Electric or battery-operated tools that cut the hair by using two moving blades held in place by a metal plate with teeth are called _____.

Back

clippers

Front

Before purchasing _____, the stylist should inquire about the manufacturing, steel quality, and the right blade edge.

Back

shears

Front

A(n) _____ is a basic haircut, cut at a 90-degree elevation and then overdirected to maintain length and weight at the perimeter.

Back

long-layered cut

Front

When using the slicing technique to remove weight and add movement through the lengths of the hair, the shears should never be completely _____?

Back

closed

Front

The process of removing excess bulk without shortening hair length is called _____.

Back

texturizing

Front

The _____ indicates the method of gauging the hardness of the metal (steel) of an individual shear in order to ensure that it maintains a sharp edge for an extended period of time.

Back

Rockwell hardness

Front

What is the elevation, or degrees, contained in a blunt or one-length haircut?

Back

0

Front

You should use the _____ degree of tension when cutting hair with strong growth patterns, or around the ears, to compensate for the hair being pushed up when it dries.

Back

minimum