ABA Precision Hair Cutting Methods 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When performing a razor-over-comb technique, at what angle should the razor typically be held relative to the comb?
- 90 degrees
- 45 degrees
- 15-20 degrees (Correct answer)
- 60 degrees
Correct answer: 15-20 degrees
A 15-20 degree angle allows the razor to glide smoothly along the comb without snagging or gouging the hair.
Question 2: Which cutting technique is BEST for removing bulk from thick hair without changing the overall length?
- Blunt cutting
- Point cutting
- Slithering (Correct answer)
- Channel cutting
Correct answer: Slithering
Slithering (also called effilating) slides the shears down the hair strand to thin and remove bulk while preserving length.
Question 3: What is the primary purpose of using a guide when cutting hair?
- To determine the client's hair type
- To maintain consistent length throughout the haircut (Correct answer)
- To identify the natural part line
- To measure scalp health
Correct answer: To maintain consistent length throughout the haircut
A guide section establishes a reference length that all subsequent sections are cut to, ensuring consistency and evenness.
Question 4: In a low-elevation cut (0 degrees), where does the hair fall after cutting?
- Away from the head at a sharp angle
- Straight out from the scalp
- Back to its natural position against the head (Correct answer)
- Directly upward from the scalp
Correct answer: Back to its natural position against the head
At 0-degree elevation, hair is held flat against the head and falls back to its natural position, building maximum weight.
Question 5: Which sectioning pattern is most commonly used when cutting a one-length bob?
- Diagonal forward sections
- Horizontal sections from nape to crown (Correct answer)
- Radial sections from the crown
- Vertical sections from part to ear
Correct answer: Horizontal sections from nape to crown
Horizontal sections from the nape upward allow the barber to create a uniform length line characteristic of a classic one-length bob.
Question 6: What differentiates a fade from a taper in men's barbering?
- Fades use scissors; tapers use clippers
- Fades blend to skin; tapers maintain visible hair throughout (Correct answer)
- Tapers are only done on the sides; fades include the top
- Fades require a razor; tapers do not
Correct answer: Fades blend to skin; tapers maintain visible hair throughout
A fade blends hair down to the bare skin, while a taper gradually decreases hair length but never reaches the skin.
Question 7: When cross-checking a haircut, the barber cuts in which direction relative to the original cutting sections?
- The same direction as the original sections
- Perpendicular to the original sections (Correct answer)
- Diagonal to the original sections
- In a circular motion around the head
Correct answer: Perpendicular to the original sections
Cross-checking by cutting perpendicular to the original sections reveals any weight inconsistencies or uneven lengths left behind.
ABA Precision Hair Cutting Methods 2
When performing a razor-over-comb technique, at what angle should the razor typically be held relative to the comb?