TX Barbering Skills Flashcards
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The barbering technique of cutting hair with scissors while a comb lifts sections away from the scalp is called:
Answer: Shear-over-comb
The shear-over-comb technique uses a comb to elevate hair while scissors cut across the comb's teeth to blend and taper.
When using clippers to create a smooth fade, the barber should move the clipper in which motion?
Answer: Upward and outward in a scooping arc
An upward, outward scooping arc matches the curve of the head and blends the hair gradually for a seamless fade.
Which clipper guard number leaves the least amount of hair (shortest cut)?
Answer: #0
A #0 guard (or no guard at all) cuts closest to the skin, leaving the shortest amount of hair.
Texturizing (thinning) shears reduce bulk by:
Answer: Removing approximately half the strands in each cut pass
Thinning shears have serrated teeth that skip some strands while cutting others, removing roughly 50% of the bulk without visibly changing the length.
In barbering, a 'taper' refers to:
Answer: A gradual decrease in hair length from the top toward the sides and nape
A taper progressively shortens the hair from longer on top to shorter at the sides and nape, creating a smooth transition.
Which elevation angle produces the most layering and removes the greatest amount of weight from the hair?
Answer: 180 degrees — hair elevated above and over the head
Elevating hair to 180 degrees creates the most dramatic layering and removes the most weight because the guide becomes very short relative to the rest.
A 'line-up' or 'edge-up' in professional barbering refers to:
Answer: Creating sharp, geometric edges at the forehead, temples, and sideburn hairline
A line-up or edge-up uses a trimmer or razor to create crisp, defined geometric edges that frame the entire haircut.