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