Chapter 16 Theory Review
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Instructions: Answer each question, using information from your readings and lessons as a guide.
- In your own words, explain why cosmetologists should study and thoroughly understand haircutting.
- List common reference points on the head.
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- An understanding of head shape and reference points will help the cosmetologist:
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- How can you find the parietal ridge?
- Describe how to find the occipital bone.
- Explain how to find the apex.
- Outline two ways to find the four corners.
- Name the areas of the head.
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- Why is the top of the head important to identify?
- Give the procedure for determining the front of the head.
- Where are the sides of the head?
- What is the crown, and why is it important to identify?
- What is the nape, and how can it be identified?
- What does the back of the head consist of? Explain how to locate it.
- Define the bang or fringe area.
- What are the two most commonly used elevations in haircutting?
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- Give other names for the term cutting line.
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- Cutting lines can be described as:
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- Define the term guideline.
- What are the two types of guidelines in haircutting?
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- What is overdirection, and why is it used?
- Explain how to analyze face shape.
- What does analyzing face shape accomplish?
- As it dries, hair will shrink ___ inch to ____ inch.
a)⅛, ¼
b)¼ , ½
c)½, ¾
d)¾, 1
- What four characteristics determine the behavior of hair?
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- Why are density and texture important?
- Which three countries are primarily responsible for manufacturing the steel used to make professional shears?
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- Compare forged shears with cast ones.
- List all the tasks that should be on the maintenance schedule for shears.
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- Name the things a cosmetologist should consider when purchasing shears.
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- Ergonomically correct and custom-fitted shears can help the cosmetologist dramatically by:
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- List the four components to consider whencorrectly fitting a shear.
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- Why is it important to hold tools properly?
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- Describe the proper way to hold shears.
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- Why is it important to always hold the comb while cutting?
- Differentiate between the roles of the dominant hand and the holding hand during haircutting.
- Explain what it means to “palm the shears.”
- Define the phrase “transferring the comb.”
- Describe the two methods of holding a razor.
Method A
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b)
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Method B
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b)
- Why is consistent tension important in haircutting?
- What steps can you take to ensure you are using good posture and body positioning when cutting hair?
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- List the hand positions for different cutting angles and when they are used.
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- What precautions should you take when handling sharp tools and instruments?
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- Name the four basic haircuts.
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- What is a weight line?
- Describe the shape of a long-layered haircut.
- List general haircutting tips.
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- Give some alternative names for the blunt cut.
- For a blunt cut, the client’s head should be in what position?
- What happens when a client’s head is improperly positioned for a blunt cut?
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- Outline the pre-service procedure for cleaning and disinfecting.
- Give the pre-service procedural steps for basic station setup.
- Explain how a stylist would prepare for a service.
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- Outline the procedure for greeting a client.
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- Name the three main parts of the post-service procedure.
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- Identify the implements and materials needed for the blunt cut with fringe.
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- How should the hair be parted when cutting a blunt cut with fringe?
- Where do you begin a blunt haircut with fringe?
- How should you create your guideline for a right-handed blunt cut with fringe?
- When cutting the crown area in a blunt cut with fringe, what should you pay close attention to?
- When working left-handed, how should you match the sides of the blunt haircut with fringe to the back?
- Discuss some danger areas with blunt cuts.
- List tips for blunt haircuts.
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- How can you maintain control and consistency while working through a uniform layered haircut?
- Describe the concept of increased layering.
- List the steps involved in completing a long-layered haircut left-handed.
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- What is important to remember when cutting curly hair?
- Why should you use minimal tension when cutting curly hair?
- What is the effect of using a razor on curly hair?
- What is meant by distribution?
- What factor determines whether hair in the bang area must blend with the rest of the haircut?
- Differentiate between a shear cut and a razor cut.
- Why should you always use a new, sharp blade when razor cutting?
- List tips for cutting with a razor.
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- Slide cutting is useful for:
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- How is slide cutting accomplished?
- The scissor-over-comb technique is generally used to:
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- List the basic steps of the shears-over-comb technique.
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- Texturizing techniques can be used to:
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- What tools are used for texturizing?
- How do thinning shears remove weight from a haircut?
- What is the razor rotation technique used for?
- What are clippers?
- Identify the ways in which clippers can be used.
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- List all the tools to have on hand when clipper cutting.
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- How should you part the hair for a clipper cut?
- Where and how should you begin the clipper cut?
- How do you blend the sections with clippers?
- How should you determine the guideline for the length in the crown area?
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