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Cosmetology-Haircutting

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when the hair is combed away from its natural falling position
what is over directing the hair?
cutting the hair at an elevation of 90 degrees and above
a layered look is preformed by:
exposing the scalp
The result from cutting thin hair too short is ________.
to remove bulk from hair
What is the purpose of using thinning shears?
the ends of the hair are cut at an angle
The 'softer and feathering' appearence of a razor cut is produced from a razor cut is due from.......
the fringe
what is the triangular section that starts at the of the apex and ends at the corners?
a haircut with uniform or increasing layers
When you cut 'on top of your fingers' or 'on top of your knuckles' you are most likely creating...
reference points
The areas on the head such as the ears and jawline are consider what points?
clippers
When creating a flat top you should use what tool?
texture
A hair strand's diameter determines the ______.
the angle that the subsection of hair is held from the head when being cut
Elevation is..
beveling
What technique creates fullness by the hair ends being cut at a slight taper?
make vertical partings
If using horizontal partings in a hair-cut, how would a cross-check be preformed?
the removal of weight
Elevating the hair at 90 degrees or above will result in...
The tang on the shears is also known as
Finger brace
palming the shears
Curling the fingers around is shears while combing or parting hair is called...
the growth pattern
the natural fall of the hair is called?
fringe
The area of the hair that lies between the outer corners of the eyes is known as the ______.
blended, not blended
When creating bangs, the hair in the fringe area can either be _____ and ______.
crown and neckline
Which areas on the head have the strongest growth pattern?
to allow the stylist to cut short and close to the head
whats the purspose of the barber comb?
removing excess weight without affecting the length
The term texurizing means...
keep shears partially open while one slides shears againest the hair
Slide Cutting
the hair is wet in some areas and dry in others
A stylist make get uneven results in a haircut if...
texture
The behavior of hair is based on density, wave pattern, growth pattern hairlines and _____.
clippers over comb
when you slide the clippers across the comb side ways, this is called...
1/4 to 1/2 inches longer
when you cut hair that is not curly, how much longer should you cut it from the desired length?
swept up hair off of the floor
Before blowdrying what should you make sure you have done?
a razor
What cutting tool creates frizz to curly hair?
holding
When cutting hair, there is a dominate hair and a ______ hand.

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