Haircutting - Intro to cos

Tool maintenance required before and after every haircut

Clean and sanitize all tools thoroughly.

Protective coverings placed on a client before cutting hair

A gown and protective clothing, such as a cape and a cutting collar.

Initial check required before shampooing a client

Inspect the hair and scalp for cuts, abrasions, and infections.

Procedure for protecting a client's face during a haircut

Keep the facial area continuously free from loose hair clippings.

Finger safety zone

The designated hand area within which a stylist must stay to avoid cutting past the fingers.

Action required if shears fall to the floor

Clean and sanitize them thoroughly, or switch to a new pair before continuing.

Importance of proper posture while cutting hair

Minimizes physical fatigue and reduces the risk of injury.

Proper timing for sweeping hair clippings

Immediately upon finishing the cut, prior to blow-drying and styling.

Shear handling while combing through hair

Remove your thumb from the grip and palm the shears.

Safety inspection required before using electric clippers

Verify that the plug, cord, casing, and mechanical components are intact and operating properly.

Protocol when electric clippers appear damaged or broken

Do not operate them; report the fault directly to an instructor.

Primary physical hazard in the salon (Risk #1)

Slips and falls.

Common salon conditions that cause slips and falls

Slippery floors, accumulated hair clippings, and an unkept work area.

Designated storage area for supply bags in the classroom

Underneath the individual workstation.

Designated storage locations for supply bags in the salon lab

Inside the station cabinet or within the back classroom.

First step to take during a client blood exposure incident

Stop the service immediately.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) required when handling a bleeding incident

Single-use protective gloves.

Procedure for cleansing a client's minor wound

Rinse under running water if appropriate, then pat dry using a fresh, clean disposable towel.

Topical treatments applied to a client's minor wound

An antiseptic followed by an adhesive bandage.

Disposal method for single-use items contaminated with blood

Place them into a sealed plastic bag and dispose of them in a designated trash receptacle per institutional protocol.

Sanitation steps for reusable implements after a blood exposure incident

Remove them from the station, thoroughly clean away debris, and properly disinfect them.

Mandatory hygiene steps before resuming service after a blood exposure incident

Clean and disinfect the entire work surface, remove and discard gloves, and wash hands with soap and water.

Cosmetologist's immediate action upon sustaining a cut or bleed

Halt the service right away and excuse oneself from the client.

Permissible protective coverings for an injured cosmetologist

A protective finger cot or a fresh, sterile glove.

Primary reason for mastering the fundamentals of haircutting

They establish the foundation for all successful haircut designs and influence every subsequent salon service.

Two fundamental types of lines used in haircutting

Straight lines and curved lines.

Four spatial directions a straight cutting line can take

Horizontal, vertical, diagonal, and diagonal in the opposite direction.

Elevation

The angle or degree at which a subsection of hair is held away from the head during cutting.

Key haircutting outcomes controlled by elevation

The structural cutting technique produced, such as blunt length, graduation, or layering.

Standard elevation range utilized in haircutting

$0^\circ$ to $180^\circ$.

Structural effect of elevating hair below $90^\circ$

Builds weight into the haircut.

Structural effect of elevating hair above $90^\circ$

Removes weight and produces layers.

Stationary guideline

A stable cutting guide that remains in a fixed location while all other sections are directed toward it.

Traveling guideline

A movable guide that advances alongside each newly parted section as the cut progresses.

Apex

The highest anatomical point located on top of the head.

Occipital bone

The prominent bone protruding at the base of the skull directly above the nape.

Fringe

The front bang area, traditionally formed as a triangular section spanning from the apex to the outer corners.

Parietal ridge

The widest area of

Nape

The back part of the neck, located directly below the occipital bone.

Crown

The area of the head situated between the apex and the back of the parietal ridge.

Overdirection

Combing hair away from its natural falling position before cutting.

Structural effect of combing hair toward the back in the front section

Maintains length in the front.

Structural effect of combing hair toward the front in the back section

Maintains length in the back.

Elevation condition required for graduation to occur

When a section of hair is lifted above $0^\circ$.

Graduated haircut

A cut created using tension, low-to-medium elevation, or overdirection.