Haircutting and Styling Flashcards
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What is the purpose of cross-checking a haircut?
Answer: To verify evenness by combing in the opposite direction of the cut
Cross-checking involves combing through sections perpendicular to how they were originally cut to find and correct any unevenness.
Which face shape benefits most from adding width and volume at the sides to balance proportions?
Answer: Oblong (long)
An oblong face is longer than it is wide, so adding side volume helps balance the face by making it appear shorter and wider.
During a haircut, holding the hair at 90 degrees from the head creates:
Answer: Uniform layers throughout the head
Lifting hair perpendicular (90°) to the scalp and cutting creates even, uniform layers across the entire head.
What does the term 'sectioning' refer to in haircutting?
Answer: Dividing the hair into manageable, organized parts
Sectioning divides the hair into organized panels so the stylist can work through each area systematically and accurately.
Which styling product provides the strongest hold and is best for slicking hair back or creating precise styles that must last all day?
Answer: Pomade or gel
Pomade and gel offer firm, long-lasting hold, making them ideal for structured styles like slicked-back looks or precise parts.
A client requests a 'feathered' style. This technique involves:
Answer: Razor or point cutting to create wispy, flipped layers
Feathering uses razor or point cutting techniques to create soft, wispy, wing-like layers that flip away from the face.
What is the primary reason for using a tail comb versus a wide-tooth comb during cutting?
Answer: A tail comb's pointed end allows precise sectioning and parting
The pointed tail of a rat-tail comb is specifically designed for creating clean, precise partings and sectioning the hair.