332A Haircutting Techniques 2

Question 1

What is a graduated haircut?

Accepted Answer

A cut with stacked layers that build weight at a specific area

Answer

A graduated haircut features shorter layers that gradually get longer, creating a stacked effect and building weight at a specific area, typically at the occipital bone. Common examples include bobs and wedge cuts.

Question 2

What elevation angle is typically used for a uniform layer cut?

Accepted Answer

90 degrees

Answer

A uniform layer cut uses 90-degree elevation, holding the hair straight out from the head at a right angle. This creates equal-length layers throughout the entire head.

Question 3

What is the purpose of texturizing in a haircut?

Accepted Answer

To remove bulk and add movement or definition

Answer

Texturizing techniques remove weight, reduce bulk, and create movement, definition, or separation in the hair. Methods include point cutting, slicing, and thinning shears.

Question 4

When performing a blunt cut, the cutting line is positioned at what angle to the parting?

Accepted Answer

Parallel

Answer

In a blunt or club cut, the shears are positioned parallel to the parting or section line. This creates a clean, strong, even line with maximum weight at the perimeter.

Question 5

What does over-direction mean in haircutting?

Accepted Answer

Combing or directing the hair past its natural falling position before cutting

Answer

Over-direction involves combing the hair beyond its natural falling position toward a guide before cutting. This creates longer lengths in the area the hair was directed away from, building weight or length in specific areas.

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332A Haircutting Techniques 2