Haircutting and Styling Flashcards
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When using a diffuser attachment on a blow dryer, what is the primary benefit?
Answer: It disperses airflow gently to enhance natural curl definition
A diffuser spreads the airflow over a wide area, reducing frizz and allowing curly or wavy hair to dry while maintaining its natural curl pattern.
Which of the following describes the 'pivoting' technique used with clippers?
Answer: Rotating the clippers around a stationary point to outline curves
Pivoting involves keeping one corner of the clipper blade as a fixed point while rotating the tool to follow the curved contour of the head.
What is 'freehand clipper over comb' primarily used for?
Answer: Blending and tapering areas that clippers alone cannot reach
Clipper-over-comb uses a comb to lift the hair and clippers to cut it, allowing blending and tapering in areas where a guard attachment won't work.
A client has a widow's peak. How should this growth pattern affect haircutting decisions?
Answer: It should be considered when designing the bang or front section to work with it
A widow's peak is a natural growth pattern that affects how bangs and the front hairline lay; the style should be designed to complement it.
What is the 'horseshoe section' used for in haircutting?
Answer: Isolating the top of the head from the sides and back
The horseshoe section follows the curve of the head to separate the top (crown area) from the sides and back for layering or texturizing.
When performing a dry haircut on curly hair, what is the main advantage over cutting it wet?
Answer: It allows the stylist to see the curl's natural shape and shrinkage pattern
Cutting curly hair dry lets the stylist see exactly how the curls will fall and account for shrinkage so the final shape is accurate when dry.
Which of the following is the correct way to hold scissors during a haircut to maintain safety and control?
Answer: Thumb in the smaller ring and ring finger in the larger ring
The correct grip places the thumb in the smaller thumb ring and the ring finger in the larger finger ring, with the pinky resting on the finger rest for stability.