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The reference point that signals a change in head shape from flat to round or vice versa is the (blank).

Four corners

The straight lines used to build weight and create one- length and low- elevation haircuts are (blank).

Horizontal lines

The straight lines used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts are (blank).

Vertical lines

For control during haircutting, The hair is parted into working areas called (blank).

Sections

The angle at which the fingers are held when cutting the line that creates the end shape is the (blank).

Cutting line

Which guideline is used when creating layers or a graduated haircut?

Traveling guideline

The technique of combing the hair away from its natural falling position, rather than straight out from the head, is called (blank).

Overdirection

For a client with a long face, the stylist would recommend a style that adds (blank).

Fullness on the sides

A stylist will need to use less elevation on curly hair than on straighter textures, or leave the hair a bit long because of (blank).

Shrinkage

The direction in which the hair grows from the scalp, also referred to as natural fall or falling position, is the (blank).

Growth pattern

Which type of comb is used for clothes tapers on the nape and sides when using the scissors-over-comb technique?

Barber comb

The technique used to free up the cutting hand to cut a subsection is called (blank).

Transferring the comb

The term used to describe the amount of pressure applied when coming and holding a subsection is (blank).

Tension

When cutting hair, a general rule of thumb is to stand or sit (blank).

Directly in front of the area you are cutting

When cutting a(n) (blank), it is customary to use a horizontal cutting line and cut below your fingers or on the inside of your knuckles.

Blunt haircut or a heavier graduated haircut

The visual line and a haircut, where the ends of the hair hang together, is the (blank).

Weight line

Parting a haircut in the opposite way it was cut, at the same elevation, to check for precision of line and shape is called (blank).

Cross-checking

If using the white teeth of the comb while cutting a blunt haircut, always come the section first with the fine teeth, then (blank).

Turn the comb around and re-comb with the wide teeth

It is important to work with (blank), where and how hair is moved over the head, when locating the bang area.

The natural distribution

A method of cutting or layering the hair in which the fingers and shears glide along the edge of the hair to remove length is (blank).

Slide cutting

The process of removing excess bulk without shortening hair length is known as (blank).

Texturizing

Process of thinning hair to graduated lengths using a sliding movement of the shears with the blades kept partially open is called (blank).

Slithering

Performing the slicing technique to remove weight or on the surface of the haircut, it is best to work on (blank).

Dry hair

When using the clipper-over-comb technique, The amount of hair that is removed is determined by the (blank).

Angle of the comb

If the blade tension on your shears is too tight, it will cause the shears to bind and cause unnecessary wear and (blank).

User fatigue

The ability to duplicate an existing haircut or create a new haircut from a photo will build a stronger professional relationship between the stylist and (blank).

Clients

Elevation creates (blank).

Graduation and layers

A guideline located at the outer line of the cut is known as the (blank).

Perimeter

Shears should be sharpened (blank).

Only as needed

You should use (blank) tension on straight hair when you want precise lines.

Maximum

Using a razor on (blank) hair will weaken the cuticle and cause frizzing.

Curly

A great haircut always begins with a (blank).

Great consultation

A client's hair should be (blank) before the consultation.

Cleansed and unstyled

A quick way to analyze a face shape is to determine if it is (blank).

Wide or long

Hair texture is based on the (blank) of each hair strand.

Thickness

Hairdensity is the number of individual hair strands on (blank) of the scalp.

1 square inch

Clippers (blank).

Maybe used with cutting guards of various lengths

Cashiers are usually (blank) than forged shears.

Less expensive to purchase

The (blank) on a pair of shoes allows you to have more control over the shares.

Finger tang

Your shears should be cleaned and lubricated (blank).

After every client

Before purchasing a pair of shears, Ensure that the company has a person who is certified to (blank) them in your area.

Sharpen

Knowing how to hold your tools properly will help you avoid muscle strain in your (blank).

Arms

When palming the shears, hold the comb between your (blank) fingers.

Thumb, index, and middle

To achieve constant, even results in a haircut, it is important to use (blank) tension.

Consistent

Heavier graduated haircuts work well on hair that tends to (blank) when dry.

Expand

Which of these statements about cutting hair with a razor is true?

A razor gives a softer effect on the ends of the hair than shears

Texturized and cannot be done with (blank).

Clippers

When using clippers, you should always work (blank) the natural growth patterns, especially in the nape.

Against

When trimming male clients facial hair, it is recommended that you check (blank) and ask if he would like you to remove any excess hair.

His ears and eyebrows

The term (blank) refers to the shape of head.

Head form

Places on the head that mark where the surface of the head changes are known as (blank).

Reference points

The widest area of the head is the (blank).

Parietal ridge

The bone that protrudes at the base of the skull is (blank).

Occipital bone