Cosmetology and Haircutting Quiz

Precision haircutting involves being precise in your haircut and .

• applying a systematic plan

• connecting haircut lines

• establishing a cutting line

• frequently sharpening haircutting shears

Select the best definition for finger angle.

• the degree at which a subsection of hair is held from the head when cutting

• the line a hair subsection forms that determines the length the hair will be cut

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

• the line at which stylists hold the hair that divides the hair at the scalp into small working areas

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 .

• finger angles

• haircut sections

• elevation

• overdirection

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?

• stationary guideline

• traveling guideline

• perimeter guideline

• interior guideline

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

• pivoting section

• radial section

• horseshoe section

• profile section

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

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

• A cosmetologist decides to cut the hair longer to prevent the scalp showing through.

• A cosmetologist decides to use smaller subsections to complete the haircut.

• A cosmetologist decides to cut the hair longer to avoid the hair sticking out.

How often should a cosmetologist disinfect haircutting shears?

• after each client

• every day

• weekly

• whenever the disinfecting technician visits the salon

To execute a client’s desired hairstyle, a stylist must remove large sections from the client’s straight, thick hair. Which type of haircutting shears is best for this task?

When haircutting shears are properly held, which of the following is true?

• The ring finger is placed in the grip of the moving blade.

• The thumb is placed in the grip of the moving blade.

• The ring finger is placed on the finger tang.

• The index finger is placed in the grip of the still blade.

In consultation with a stylist, a client explains being unhappy with the way the ends of the hair sit. The client would prefer the hair to have a more feathered appearance. If the client has fine hair, what haircutting tool would be a good choice for the stylist to use on this haircut?

• haircutting razor

• thinning shears

• trimmers

• clippers