Hair Care & Styling Flashcards
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In haircutting terminology, what does 'elevation' refer to?
Answer: The angle at which the hair is held away from the head before cutting
Elevation is the angle at which hair is lifted from the head; it determines weight distribution and layer placement in the finished cut.
A haircut performed at zero-degree elevation produces which result?
Answer: A one-length cut with weight concentrated at the perimeter
Zero-degree (or natural fall) elevation cuts hair at its natural fall, producing a one-length look with weight built up at the perimeter line.
What is the 'guide' (or guideline) in a haircut?
Answer: The first section cut that establishes the length for subsequent sections
The guide is the initial section cut to a desired length; all subsequent sections are matched or blended to it to create consistency.
Which cutting technique involves cutting into the hair ends at an angle to remove bulk and add soft texture?
Answer: Point cutting
Point cutting uses the tips of the shears to cut into the ends at a 45-degree angle, creating texture and reducing bulk without a blunt line.
An inverted bob is characterized by which feature?
Answer: Hair that is shorter in the back and gradually longer toward the face
An inverted bob (also called a graduated or stacked bob) has the shortest hair at the nape with the length increasing as it moves toward the front.
What is the purpose of 'overdirection' in haircutting?
Answer: To build weight or length in a specific area by combing hair away from where it will fall
Overdirection involves combing hair away from its natural fall before cutting, which creates weight or length in a desired area of the finished style.
In clipper cutting, which technique creates a seamless gradual blend from very short hair to longer hair?
Answer: Clipper-over-comb tapering
Clipper-over-comb tapering uses a comb to lift hair at varying heights while the clipper blade cuts across, blending different lengths smoothly.