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Use your ___ to control facial hair when removing length.
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The main purpose of using thinning shears is to ___.
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Ch. 16 Haircutting

Review Chapter 16 - Haircutting

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Use your ___ to control facial hair when removing length. Comb
The main purpose of using thinning shears is to ___. Remove bulk
___ is done with the points of the shears to create texture. Notching/Point cutting
___ is the process of removing excess bulk without shortening the length. Texturizing
___ is the method of cutting or layering the hair using razor sharp shears. Slide cutting
Always keep the hair ___ when razor cutting. Damp
A ___ is a versatile cutting tool that is used to create a soft line. Razor
When combing and preparing to cut ___, do not use tension & allow for the natural lift of the hair. Bangs/fringe
What tool should not be used on curly hair when cutting because it weakens the cuticle and causes hair to frizz? Razor
Use an ___ when layering hair at a high elevation or to create a uniform layered haircut. Interior guide
Use your ___ to keep track of your elevations when creating even lines and to maintain visual balance while working. Mirror
When cross-checking your haircut, always ___. Use partings opposite to those used when cutting
To avoid ___ in a haircut, always keep the hair wet while cutting, because dry hair responds to cutting differently. Uneven results
If the head is not upright or in the position dictated by the haircut, it may alter the amount of ___ & over-direction. Elevation
In the crown and neckline, take extra care when cutting because of ___. Strong growth patterns
Always make consistent and clean ___ to ensure an even amount of hair in each subsection & produce more precise results. Partings
When cutting a zero-degree, no elevation or blunt haircut, you will want to cut the hair ___. In its natural positions
A ___ is cut at 90 degrees and over-directed to maintain length and weight at the perimeter. Long layered haircut
Layers create movement, volume and ___ in the hair. Release weight
When you cut a high elevation haircut, you hold the hair out from the head at ___ to the desired length. 90 degrees
A ___ is a slow or immediate build-up of weight with tension. Graduated haircut
___ is the hanging level at which the hair falls. Weight line
A ___ is where the length of hair all come to one hanging level forming a weight line. Blunt haircut
Palming the shears during haircutting reduces strain on the index finger & ___. Thumb
Cutting ___ means that the palms of both hands are facing each other while cutting. Palm to palm
___ is the amount of pressure applied when combing & holding a sub-section. Tension
___ is the technique of holding the shear with the ring finger & little finger of the opposite hand while combing the hair. Palming the shear
___ is the method of manufacturing shears whereby molten steel is poured into a mold and cooled. Casting
___ are used to create clean lines around the perimeter of a short taper. Trimmers/Edgers
___ are used to create short tapers, fades, and flat tops. Clippers
___ are the primary implement used to remove bulk from the hair, is also known as the texturizing shear. Thinning shears
The ___ of the hair will determine the size of the subsection when cutting. Density
The ___ is the direction in which the hair grows from the scalp. Growth pattern
Combing hair away from its natural falling position, rather than straight out from the head toward a guideline is ___. Over direction
A ___ is used when creating layered or graduated haircuts. Traveling guide
The guideline located at the perimeter of the cut is called the ___. Outer-line
A ___ is a subsection of the hair that determines the length the hair will be cut. Guideline
The angle at which the fingers are held when cutting the line that creates the end shape is known as the ___. Cutting line
When elevating hair at 90 degrees or higher you are ___. Removing weight
A zero elevation cut is also known as a ___. Blunt haircut
___ is the angle or degree at which a subsection of hair is held or elevated from the head when cutting. Elevation
___ is the necessary technique used to help control the hair and produce a uniform cut. Sectioning
___ is a technique using diagonal lines by cutting the ends of the hair with a slight increase/decrease in length. Beveling
There are two basic lines used in haircutting, one is straight and the other is ___. Curved
All haircuts are composed of lines, sections, and ___. Angles
The ___ is the area of the head between the apex and ends at the front corners of the head. Bang area
The ___ is the area of the head between the apex and the back of the parietal ridge. Crown
The ___ is the highest point of the head. Apex
The widest part of the head, starting at the temples and ending at the bottom of the crown, is the ___. Parietal ridge
Haircutting serves as the ___ for all other hair designs. Foundation
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