For a client with a long face, the stylist would recommend a style that adds:

weight to the chin and the front

When cutting hair, a general rule of thumb is to stand or sit:

directly in front of the area you are cutting

directly behind the area you are cutting

directly in front of the area you are cutting

to the right of the area you are cutting

to the left of the area you are cutting

The technique of cutting below the fingers or inside the knuckles using a horizontal cutting lines creates:

a blunt haircut or heavier graduated haircut

a high level of layered effect or bi-level cut

a shorter layer haircut or a shag effect

a blunt haircut or heavier graduated haircut

For a blunt haircut, when using the wide teeth of a comb when cutting, comb the section first with the fine teeth and then:

turn the comb on its side and comb with fine teeth

change the position of the comb and comb with fine teeth

switch comb to alternate hand and comb with fine teeth

turn the comb around and comb with the wide teeth

turn the comb on its side and comb with fine teeth

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What do you know about haircutting, and would you be able to pass this quiz? Haircutting is a skill that requires both patience and practice. You must be able to use basic geometry to successfully divide hair into sections and then determine which parts need to be cut and how much. Haircutting can either be done at home or in a professional salon. This quiz will put your knowledge of haircutting to the test. Go for it.

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Milady Haircutting: Cosmetology Quiz!

The reference point that signals a change in head shape from flat to round or vice versa is the:

The straight lines used to build weight or create a one-length or low-elevation haircut are:

The straight lines used to remove weight or create graduated layers are:

For control during haircutting, the hair is divided into uniform working areas called:

The angle at which the fingers are held when performing a haircut is the:

Which guidelines is used when creating layers or a graduated cut?

The technique of combing hair away from its natural falling position, rather than straight out from the head toward a guideline, is called:

For a client with a long face, the stylist would recommend a style that adds:

To compensate for shrinkage associated with curly hair, the stylist should allow for shrinkage of:

The direction that hair grows from the scalp into a natural falling position is the:

Which type of comb is used for close tapers in the scissors-over-comb technique?

The technique used to free up the dominant cutting hand to cut a subsection is called:

The term used to describe the pressure applied to hair when combing or holding a subsection is:

When cutting hair, a general rule of thumb is to stand or sit:

The technique of cutting below the fingers or inside the knuckles using a horizontal cutting lines creates:

The visual line in a haircut, where the ends of the hair hair together, is the:

Parting a haircut in the opposite way it was cut to check for precision of line and shape is called:

For a blunt haircut, when using the wide teeth of a comb when cutting, comb the section first with the fine teeth and then:

The term used to describe how hair is moving over the head is:

A method of cutting and thinning hair where the fingers and shears glide along the edge of the hair to remove length is:

The process of removing excess bulk or cutting got effect without shortening hair length is known as:

Thinning hair to graduated lengths using a sliding movement with shear blades partially open is called:

When performing the slicing technique on the surface of the haircut, it is best to work on:

When using the clipper-over-comb technique, the length is determined by the:

Haircuts___ have often reflected a change in the thinking of the time.

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:

Elevation creates

The outer line of a cut is known as the:

Shears should be sharpened:

You should use__ tension when your goal is to create precise lines

Using a razor on __ hair will weaken the cuticle and cause frizzing.

A client consultation should be performed__ every haircut,

The client's hair should be __ before the consultation.

A quick way to analyze a face shape is to determine if it is:

A fine hair strand is much ___ than a coarse hair strand.

Hair density is the number of individual strands on __ of scalp.

Clippers:

Casts shears are usually __ than forged shears.

The __ on a pair of shears is designed to give you more control over the shear.

Your shears should be leaned and lubricated once a:

Before purchasing a pair of shears, ensure that the company has authorized someone in your area to __ the company's shears.

Knowing how to hold your tools properly will help you avoid muscle strain in your:

When palming the shears, hold the comb with your __ fingers.

When cutting hair, it is important to always use __ tension.

Heavier graduated haircuts work well on hair that __ when dry

Which of these statements about razor cutting is true?

Texturizing cannot be done with:

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

When trimming a male client's facial hair, it is recommended that you check __ and ask if he would like to remove any excess hair.

The term __ refers to the shape of the head.