Hair Cutting & Styling Techniques Flashcards

In which haircut is the interior longer than the exterior perimeter?

Answer: Inversion (inverted bob)

An inverted bob has longer layers in the interior and shorter length at the perimeter nape, creating a stacked, wedge-like silhouette.

What does the term 'bulk removal' refer to in haircutting?

Answer: Thinning interior sections to reduce density without changing perimeter length

Bulk removal thins dense interior sections using techniques like thinning shears or slithering, reducing weight without altering the overall length.

When creating a Mohawk or faux hawk style, which cutting technique is typically used on the sides?

Answer: Clipper fade or close taper

A clipper fade or close taper on the sides creates the contrast needed to make the central strip of hair appear taller and more dramatic.

Which finger angle creates a bevel-under (beveled) effect at the perimeter of a bob?

Answer: Fingers angled upward toward the head

Angling fingers upward toward the scalp when cutting causes the perimeter to curve under, creating the classic beveled bob shape.

What is 'shingling' in the context of natural hair styling?

Answer: Applying product and smoothing each curl individually from root to tip

Shingling involves raking product through each curl section from root to tip to define curls and reduce frizz on natural textures.

A square layer cut is characterized by:

Answer: Interior layers that build a square or boxy shape at the crown

Square layering directs hair straight up and cuts it to a flat horizontal plane, creating a boxy shape with fullness at the crown corners.

What is the purpose of 'combing against the grain' when cutting men's hair with scissors over comb?

Answer: To lift the hair so short lengths are exposed for cutting

Combing against the natural growth direction lifts short hairs so they can be caught and cut evenly with the scissors.