sculpture, beard, shaving

level 2

outlining

A cutting technique used to define the hairline

gradation

A very short version of graduation, in which lengths increase from shortest along the hairline to longer toward the interior

taper

A well-blended cut that positions the shortest lengths at the nape and side perimeter hairline, and gets progressively longer toward the crown and top of the head

fade

An ultra-short version of gradation with a high degree of transparency and skin exposure all around the hairline is

graphics

Creative lines and shapes etched or cut into the hair, usually exposing the scalp

High gradation creates

high transparency

Medium gradation generally extends beyond the:

occipital area

What is the line of inclination?

the angle at which the gradation progresses in length

what gradation is used for a high tapered cut?

high

slicing

a technique performed by gliding the open shears along the surface of the hair

razor peeling

thumb is placed on razor guard to hold the hair as the barber pulls away

what's a negative to a tapered outline?

can give a wider appearance to a wide neck

what are the most common directions used in a fade?

curved. diagonal, horizontal

what is the area that defines the progression of length and the amount of transparency achieved?

zone

what is an exaggeration of a regular side part called?

hard part

when do you not use taper shears with over comb technique?

when increasing weight within the cut

before cutting a fade technique, what should you determine?

the type of fade, direction of fade, and clarify the degree or transparency.

the higher the line of inclination...

...the closer the comb travels along the head.

texturizing

cutting shorter lengths within the form or along the perimeter without shortening the overall appearance of the length

during a fade procedure at what point does the transition from faded length move to interior length

at the crest area

taper shear overcomb

hair is controlled with comb and cut with the taper shears

what can cause a client discomfort and hair pulling during point cutting?

dull shears

if a blunt edge or line when cutting hair is desired, what tool should be used?

shears

taper cut or fade shade is the area found in the..

side and exterior areas

transparency

illusion of lighter hair colour

in fade cut the proportion of form to shade, us determined by?

fade desire, hair length, texture, density and head shape

in tapered cuts, you see proportionately less of the shade component and more of the..

form component

low fades extend from

below the peak point to below the occipital

slithering

shears are open and closed rhythmically while sliding upward from the ends when using this technique.

what two components do taper and fades consist of?

form and shade

what is the focus of the fade haircut?

shade effect

what's the difference between a bald fade and a skin fade?

no hair remains with a skin fade

what should you consider when planning a short combination haircut?

length and shade of the interior, how to handle the transition area of the hair cut, amount of skin exposure or transparency.

when does cutting begin when performing gradation techniques?

in front of the ear

which comb has a thinner spine that allows you to get close to the scalp for shorter lengths in gradation?

taper comb

what gradation creates the least amount of transparency?

low gradation

medium gradation

line of inclination moves closer to head, the amount of gradation increases.

bald fade

its cut with trimmers, electric shaver, or triple detachable blade

what's the last step of a tapered cut procedure?

cross checking for accuracy and balance

what outline shape creates a more masculine look?

straight lines and sharer angles

why is it good to outline a receding hairline?

it will distract the eye from the recession area

why is it important to sweep or vacuum hair debris and wipe up product from the floor during a service?

to prevent slipping

what can not be performed immediately after a shave?

applying a deep cleansing facial

what positions are used when performing a face shave?

freehand, backhand, reverse freehand

avoid shaving an area

repeatedly

how many shaving zones are there on the face?

14

how high should the razor be held while shaving?

30 degrees

in beard design shears shouldn't be used to...

cut hair lengths into a stubble

preparing for a face and/or head shaving service includes

draping the client

risk of cutting skin when shaving increases any angle above

30 degrees

the direction of the grain grows determines

the razor position and stoke used while shaving

which razor position and stroke direction is used for zone 14

reverse free hand and razor position upstroke direction

what razor position and stoke direction is used in zone 2

a backhand razor position, downstroke direction

what razor position and stroke issued to perform a neck shave?

reverse backhand

what skin type can hot towels be used on safely?

tanned