Milady Cosmetology Haircutting and Styling Principles Questions and Answers

Question 1

A stylist wants to create a haircut with maximum weight and a solid, one-length appearance. Which angle of elevation should be used?

Accepted Answer

0 degrees

Answer

90 degrees

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45 degrees

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180 degrees

Question 2

Which of the following reference points is the widest area of the head, marking the point where the head shape begins to curve?

Accepted Answer

Parietal Ridge

Answer

Apex

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Occipital Bone

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Nape

Question 3

A client with a prominent square jawline desires a hairstyle to soften their facial features. Which styling element would be most effective?

Accepted Answer

Soft waves or curls directed toward the face around the jaw.

Answer

A sharp, geometric bob ending at the jawline.

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A center part with hair slicked back behind the ears.

Answer

A style with no volume at the crown.

Question 4

In haircutting, which type of line is used to remove weight and create layers?

Accepted Answer

Vertical lines

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Horizontal lines

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Concave lines

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Diagonal lines

Question 5

A stylist is performing a layered haircut and elevates a section of hair straight out from the head at a 90-degree angle. What is the result of this technique?

Accepted Answer

Uniform layers of equal length throughout the section.

Answer

A one-length, blunt perimeter.

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A heavily stacked, graduated shape.

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Long layers with maximum length at the bottom.

Question 6

When using shears, what is the primary purpose of the finger tang or pinky rest?

Accepted Answer

To provide balance and control by giving the little finger a resting place.

Answer

To adjust the tension of the blades.

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To measure the length of the hair being cut.

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To help in creating texturized effects.