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angle

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The space between two lines or surfaces that intersect at a given point

Front

beveling

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Hair cutting technique using diagonal lines by cutting hair ends with a slight increase or decrease in length

Front

blunt haircut

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Also known as one-length haircut; haircut in which all the hair comes to the one hanging level, forming a weight line or area; hair is cut with no elevation or overdirection

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carving

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Haircutting technique done by placing the still blade into the hair and resting it on the scalp, and moving the shears through the hair while opening and partially closing the sheers

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cast shears

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shears made by pouring molten steel into a mold

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clipper over comb

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Haircutting technique similar to scissor-over-comb, except that the clippers move side to side across the comb rather than bottom to top

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cross checking

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Parting the haircut in the opposite way from which you cut it in order to check for precision of line and shape

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cutting line

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Angle at which the fingers are held when cutting, and, ultimately, the line that is cut, also known as "finger position, cutting position, or cutting angle"

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diagonal back

Back

Type of diagonal line that creates movement away from face

Front

diagonal forward

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Type of diagonal line that creates movement towards the face