Cosmetology and Beauty Hair Care & Styling 2

Question 1

In haircutting terminology, what does 'elevation' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The angle at which the hair is held away from the head before cutting

Answer

Elevation is the angle at which hair is lifted from the head; it determines weight distribution and layer placement in the finished cut.

Question 2

A haircut performed at zero-degree elevation produces which result?

Accepted Answer

A one-length cut with weight concentrated at the perimeter

Answer

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.

Question 3

What is the 'guide' (or guideline) in a haircut?

Accepted Answer

The first section cut that establishes the length for subsequent sections

Answer

The guide is the initial section cut to a desired length; all subsequent sections are matched or blended to it to create consistency.

Question 4

Which cutting technique involves cutting into the hair ends at an angle to remove bulk and add soft texture?

Accepted Answer

Point cutting

Answer

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.

Question 5

An inverted bob is characterized by which feature?

Accepted Answer

Hair that is shorter in the back and gradually longer toward the face

Answer

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.

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