What Are Various Cosmetology Standards for Haircutting Flashcards

An exam review for cosmetology college class. Info taken from http://glowstick.us and made into a flash card.

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The most effective way to establish design lines that are proportionate is with:
reference points

Reference points, which mark where the surface of the head changes or the behavior of the hair changes, ensure a balanced design.
The reference point that is the highest point on top of the head is the:
apex

The apex is located by placing a comb flat on top of the head; the comb will rest on that highest point.
The widest area of the head, starting at the temples and ending at the bottom of the crown, is the:
parietal ridge

The parietal ridge is found by placing a comb flat against the side of the head. Where the head starts to curve away from the comb is the parietal ridge.
Placing a comb flat against the nape area and observing where the comb leaves the head is one way to find the:
occipital bone

The occipital bone can be found simply by feeling the base of the skull.
The widest points in the ________ are the two front corners.
fringe (bangs) area

Cutting past the two front corners can cause the fringe to end up on the sides of the haircut once it is dry.
Between the apex and the back of the parietal ridge is an area of the head called the:
crown

It is very important to pay attention to this area when performing any haircutting service.
When combed into its natural falling position, the fringe or bangs area falls no farther than:
the outer corners of the eyes

The fringe area is a triangular section that begins at the apex and ends at the front corners.
The top of the head can be found by parting the hair:
at the parietal ridge

The top of the head is where the hair lies on the head form.
Straight lines that are level and direct the eye from one side to the other are:
horizontal lines

Horizontal lines are usually used to create one-length and low-elevation haircuts.
Diagonal lines are used in a technique in which the ends of the hair are cut at a slight taper, called:
beveling

Beveling creates fullness in a haircut by cutting the ends of the hair at a taper.
For control during haircutting, the hair is parted into uniform working areas called:
sections

The hair is parted into sections at the start of the haircut.
When cutting, the subsection of hair is held from the head at an angle or degree called:
elevation

Elevation is an action that occurs when you lift a subsection of hair above zero degrees.
Elevating the hair below 90 degrees when cutting has the effect of:
building weight

The less you elevate the hair, the more weight you build.
As a general rule, as you elevate the hair more, you create:
more graduation

The most commonly used elevations are 45 and 90 degrees. The more you elevate, the more graduation you create.
The length the hair will be cut is determined by a section of hair called the:
guideline

The guideline is usually the first section you cut when creating a shape.