Hair Care and Cutting Flashcards
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What is the term for the angle at which the hair is held away from the head during a haircut?
Answer: Elevation
Elevation (also called projection) refers to the angle at which hair is lifted from the head before cutting, which determines the finished shape.
Which hair cutting technique involves removing bulk and weight from the hair without changing the overall length?
Answer: Thinning
Thinning removes bulk and weight from the hair using thinning shears or a razor while maintaining the general length.
What is the outermost layer of the hair shaft called?
Answer: Cuticle
The cuticle is the outermost layer of the hair shaft, composed of overlapping scales that protect the inner layers.
A one-length haircut is created by cutting all hair to the same length at:
Answer: 0-degree elevation
A one-length or blunt cut is achieved by cutting hair at 0-degree elevation, letting it fall naturally without lifting.
What portion of the head is the occipital bone located?
Answer: Lower back
The occipital bone is located at the lower back of the skull and serves as an important landmark for sectioning in cosmetology.
Which type of hair texture has the smallest diameter and is most fragile?
Answer: Fine
Fine hair has the smallest diameter per strand, making it the most delicate and prone to damage from chemical and heat services.