Cosmetology 105.4

Distribute

Direction the air is combed or dispersed over the curve of the head; prepares the hair to be sectioned and then wrapped

16 Teeth Taper Shears

Hair cutting shears w 16 teeth on one blade

8 Teeth Taper Shears

Shears w/ 8 teeth on one blade

32 Teeth Taper Shears

Shears w/ 32 teeth on one blade

Taper Shears

Cutting tools used to create a distinct & regular alternation of shorter & longer lengths; one blade is straight & the other is notched

Clippers

Electric tool used to create precise lines/ a soft broom like effect; various blade attachments (guards/blades) allow the hair to be sculpted at various distances from the scalp

Razors

Used to create tapered/angled effects on ends of hair; produces a soft, diffused line

Perimeter

The circumference, boarder or outer boundary; area all around the hairline

Shampoo Comb

Tool w/ wide teeth used to distribute shampoo evenly through the hair while washing

Finger/Shear Position

Position of the finger & shears relative to the parting while sculpting; two basic types: parallel & nonparallel

Apex

Highest point of the head

Sculpting Comb

Used to lift, direct & shape hair for precise cutting & styling techniques

Master Sketcher

Used in hair design for backcombing, smoothing the surface of the hair & detangling

Occipital

Protruding bone right below the crest area

Shears

Cutting tools used to create clean, blunt edge; also called scissors

Design Line

Length guide used while sculpting (cutting hair) & can be stationary/mobile; any straight/curved lines of the celcial axis can be used to create/analyze a design line

Nape

Area at the back of the head below the occipital bone

Trimmers

Tool used to outline/refine the hairline, beard, mustache & sideburns; can be used to create more detailed personalized effects

Clipper Guards

Attachments for hair clippers that control the length of the hair being cut

Taper/Barber Comb

Comb w/ thinner spine, allowing you to get close to the head & refine the perimeter hairline; also known as a taper comb; small end can be used to coil/twist

Blade Attachments

Often called guards/combs clip onto the clippers to control the length of hair being cut

Head Position

Position of the clients’ head during sculpting process; includes upright; forward or tilted to either side

Part

To create lines that subdivide shapes/sections of hair for better control & accuracy while distributing the hair or applying color

Fringe Area

Triangular section of hair that begins at the apex of the head & extends to the front corners; also known as bangs

Project

Creating a unique product, service, or result w/ a defined beginning and end

Section

To divide the hair into workable areas for the purpose of control