Table of Contents
- 1 What is side of hair called?
- 2 What is over direction and why is it used?
- 3 How would you describe a haircut to a hairdresser?
- 4 What happens when you cut hair vertically?
- 5 Why cosmetologists should study and thoroughly understand haircutting?
- 6 What are the areas of the head to consider while hair cutting?
What is side of hair called?
Sideburns, sideboards, or side whiskers are facial hair grown on the sides of the face, extending from the hairline to run parallel to or beyond the ears.
What position should be used to check a vertical haircut?
hand position when cutting with a vertical or diagonal cutting line, the best way to maintain control of the subsection. haircut in which all the hair comes to one hanging level, forming a weight line or area; hair is cut with no elevation or over direction.
What is over direction and why is it used?
Over-direction occurs when hair is pulled out of its natural position (either forward or backwards) and is used to create length or weight in a specific area. The shape you create is based on the type of over-direction you use. Elevation controls what technique you are using.
When cutting hair a general rule of thumb is to stand or sit directly in front of the area you are cutting and to keep your body weight?
Chapter 16 Haircutting (Book #3)
| A | B |
|---|---|
| When cutting hair, a general rule of thumb is to stand or sit | directly in front of the area you are cutting |
| The technique of cutting below the fingers or inside the knuckles using a horizontal cutting line creates | a blunt haircut or heavier graduated haircut |
How would you describe a haircut to a hairdresser?
Speak Like a Stylist: The Terms You Should Know
- Inch: While an inch is a standard unit of measurement, it doesn’t always play out that way in the hair world.
- Blunt: If you ask for a blunt style, you’re getting zero layers.
- Bangs: Anytime you get shorter pieces of hair cut to fall above your eyes, you’re getting bangs.
How do you section your hair?
Starts here1:33How To Section Hair Correctly | VS Sassoon – YouTubeYouTube
What happens when you cut hair vertically?
Starts here2:53The Difference Between Horizontal and Vertical Layering for HaircutsYouTube
What does over direction control in a haircut?
Over direct forward: Creates length and density toward the back of the head. Over direct back: Creates length and density toward the front of the head. No over direction: Cutting the hair without moving hair forward or backward – leaves the hair to follow the natural head shape.
Why cosmetologists should study and thoroughly understand haircutting?
WHY STUDY HAIRCUTTING? Cosmetologists should study and have a thorough understanding of haircutting because: Haircutting is a basic, foundational skill upon which all other hair design is built.
When performing a haircut with haircutting shears the holding hand helps to?
The holding hand helps you maintain control while cutting. Haircutting shears are mainly used to cut blunt or straight lines in the hair.
What are the areas of the head to consider while hair cutting?
They are:
- Section 1: Back of the neck. (Sometimes refered to as the nape.)
- Section 2: Under the rim of the head. (Sometimes refered to as under the crown.)
- Section 3: Rim of the head. (Sometimes refered to as the crown.)
- Section 4: Top of the head.