Cosmetology Test Haircutting and Styling 5

Question 1

What is the purpose of applying a thermal protectant before using hot tools?

Accepted Answer

To form a barrier that reduces heat damage to the hair shaft

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To add moisture to the hair after heat styling

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To increase the temperature needed to style the hair

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To prevent product buildup on the styling tool

Question 2

When cutting a fringe (bangs), what angle of elevation is typically used to create a curved, round shape?

Accepted Answer

0 degrees, cutting straight across

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45 degrees, angled away from the face

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90 degrees perpendicular to the scalp

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The hair is elevated and cut freehand

Question 3

What does 'undercutting' refer to in haircutting?

Accepted Answer

Cutting the inner layers shorter than the outer layers

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Cutting the nape area shorter than the rest with scissors

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Removing length underneath a top layer to reduce bulk

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Tapering the hair at the perimeter with a razor

Question 4

A client wants maximum volume and movement. Which layering approach would BEST achieve this?

Accepted Answer

Long, soft layers cut throughout the mid-lengths and ends

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A blunt, one-length cut with no layers

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Heavily graduated stacking at the nape

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Short, tight uniform layers cut at 45 degrees

Question 5

What is the 'occipital bone' and why is it important as a landmark in haircutting?

Accepted Answer

The prominent bone at the back of the skull that affects weight distribution in cuts

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The bony ridge above the ear used to position clipper guards

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The front hairline bone used to measure bang length

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The cheekbone used to frame face-framing layers

Question 6

When texturizing with notching scissors (chunking shears), where on the hair strand should the cuts be made?

Accepted Answer

Into the ends to create chunky, irregular texture

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At the scalp to remove bulk from the roots

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Along the mid-shaft to remove interior weight only

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Along the perimeter line to soften the blunt edge

Question 7

What is a 'traveling guide' (also called a moving guide) used for in haircutting?

Accepted Answer

It moves with each new section, maintaining a consistent length progression for layers

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It stays in one place and all hair is brought to that single reference point

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It is a guideline cut at the nape before any other sections are cut

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It is used only for zero-elevation blunt perimeter cuts