Haircutting

Front

Precision haircutting involves being precise in your haircut and ______.

Back

applying a systematic plan

Front

Each of the following is a reason cosmetologists should study and have a thorough understanding of haircutting EXCEPT: Knowing the fundamentals of haircutting allows a cosmetologist to understand advanced haircutting techniques., Providing clients with an easy-to-style and maintain haircut will make them happy and have them return for future services., Understanding haircutting helps a cosmetologist create or duplicate a haircut from a photo.

Back

Haircutting is the basic foundational skill upon which all cosmetology services are built.

Front

When a cosmetologist combs hair away from its natural falling position before cutting in order to increase a hair design’s length, the cosmetologist is using _______.

Back

overdirection

Front

What is the best definition for finger angle?

Back

the angle stylists hold their fingers when cutting the line that creates the end shape of the hair

Front

A stylist is discussing a new hairstyle with a client, who describes a style that must use layers. In order to create the layered style, what type of guideline should the stylist use?

Back

traveling guideline

Front

Which type of haircut section separates the head at the parietal ridge to below the crown?

Back

horseshoe section

Front

Coarse hair sticking out when cut too short is an example of the role ______ plays in the behavior of hair.

Back

texture

Front

Which scenario best describes a situation in which a cosmetologist must consider wave and curl patterns when making cutting decisions?

Back

A cosmetologist decides to cut the hair dry in order to see the true shape of the hair.

Front

How often should a cosmetologist disinfect haircutting shears?

Back

after each client

Front

What type of haircutting shears should a stylist use to add texture to the ends of a client’s hair by point cutting? Options: curved blades, long blades, mid-length blades, short blades

Back

short blades