Psi cosmetology theory (haircutting)
Four Corners - answerThe reference point that signals a change in head shape from flat to
round or vice versa is the:
horizontal line - answerThe straight lines used to build weight and create one length and low
elevation haircuts
Vertical lines - answerThe...
Four Corners - answer✔✔The reference point that signals a change in head shape from flat to
round or vice versa is the:
horizontal line - answer✔✔The straight lines used to build weight and create one length and low
elevation haircuts
Vertical lines - answer✔✔The straight lines used to remove weight or create graduated layers are
Sections - answer✔✔For control during haircutting, the hair is divided into uniform working
areas called
Cutting line - answer✔✔The angle at which the fingers are held when cutting the line that
creates the end shape
traveling guideline - answer✔✔Which guideline is used when creating layers or a graduated cut?
Overdirection - answer✔✔The technique of combing hair away from its natural falling position
rather than straight out from the head toward a guideline is:
fullness on the sides - answer✔✔For a client with a long face, the stylist would recommend a
style that adds:
Shrinkage - answer✔✔A stylist will need to use less elevation on curly hair than on straighter
texture, or leave the hair a bit longer because
Growth pattern - answer✔✔Direction in which the hair grows from the scalp; also referred to as
natural fall or natural falling position.
Barber comb - answer✔✔Which type of comb is used for close tapers in the scissors-over-comb
technique?
transferring the comb - answer✔✔the technique used to free up the cutting hand to cut a
subsection.
Tension - answer✔✔The term used to describe the pressure applied to hair when combing or
holding a subsection is
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