Chapter 16: Haircutting
Cutting Tools, Techniques, Elevation, Sectioning & Finishing|37 Questions|Board Exam Prep
Vocabulary Matching
Match each numbered term with the correct lettered definition. Write the letter in the blank.
Fill in the Blank
Complete each statement with the correct term or phrase.
The line is the section from which all others are measured.
cutting creates soft textured ends by cutting at an angle.
A cut creates an all-one-length silhouette.
Sectioning ensures accuracy and throughout the haircut.
Holding hair at degrees creates uniform layers.
shears have notched blades that remove bulk.
Verifying evenness from the opposite direction is .
Razoring is best suited for , thick, healthy hair.
Multiple Choice
Select the best answer for each board-exam style question.
Which creates an all-one-length silhouette?
Razoring is best for which hair type?
What elevation creates uniform layers?
Purpose of cross-checking:
0 degrees elevation creates:
45 degrees creates:
Thinning shears are used to:
Clean partings and consistent tension produce:
True / False
Write T for True or F for False in the blank.
Point cutting creates soft textured ends.
Comb tension produces cleaner cut than fingers alone.
A blunt cut creates layers throughout the hair.
90 degrees elevation creates uniform layers.
Thinning shears change overall length.
Razoring works best on fine fragile hair.
Cross-checking verifies the cut from opposite direction.
Sectioning ensures accuracy and control.
Short Answer
Answer each question in 2-3 complete sentences.
Explain difference between thinning shears and regular cutting shears.
Describe how to check a haircut for balance and evenness.
Match each elevation angle to its effect: 0, 45, 90, and 180 degrees.