Barbering Techniques & Tools Flashcards

Which clipper guard size leaves approximately 1/8 inch of hair?

Answer: #1

A #1 guard leaves approximately 1/8 inch (3mm) of hair and is one of the shortest standard guard lengths.

What is the purpose of 'rocking' or 'pivoting' the clippers during a fade?

Answer: To blend hair at transition zones

Rocking or pivoting the clippers at the hairline blends different lengths smoothly, creating seamless fade transitions.

Which type of scissors is best suited for removing bulk from thick hair without reducing overall length dramatically?

Answer: Thinning shears

Thinning shears have teeth on one or both blades that remove bulk without dramatically reducing overall length.

At what angle should a straight razor be held relative to the skin when performing a face shave?

Answer: 30–45 degrees

A 30–45 degree angle provides optimal cutting efficiency while minimizing skin irritation and the risk of nicks.

During scissor-over-comb technique, the comb should move in which direction relative to the scissors?

Answer: The comb precedes the scissors upward

The comb lifts the hair and moves ahead of the scissors, guiding the cut and controlling the length to be removed.

What is a 'disconnected' haircut in barbering terminology?

Answer: A cut where two sections have no blending or transition between them

A disconnected cut creates a deliberate, abrupt contrast between two sections with no blending at their junction.

Which clipper blade setting produces the closest cut with the least amount of hair left?

Answer: Blades set to the 0 or skin position

Setting blades to the 0 or 'skin' position brings the cutting teeth closest together, producing the shortest possible cut.