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A design line that is used as a length guide for sculpting graduated, layered and square combination forms is referred to as:
stable curved stationary mobile (traveling) |
Mobile (traveling).
A mobile design line is used to sculpt graduated and layered forms and square combination forms. |
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A trimmer, also known as an edger, is a tool used to:
create beveling part and distribute the hair outline and refine the hairline create short lengths within the form |
Outline and refine the hairline.
Small clippers, known as trimmers or edgers, are used to outline and refine the hairline, beard, mustache and sideburn areas. |
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Which of the following growth patterns forms from a point at the front hairline and curves to one side?
whorl fringe cowlick widow's peak |
Widow's peak.
A widow's peak is a prominent hair growth pattern that forms from a point at the front hairline and curves to one side. |
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The technique used to position the shears parallel to the comb while moving both upward in unison is called:
slithering bevel-up slide cutting shear-over-comb |
Shear-over-comb.
Whether using straight shears or taper shears, the shears are positioned parallel to the comb and both the shears and the comb move upward in unison. |
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When sculpting with a razor, all of the following results are achieved EXCEPT:
ends are tapered softer appearance to hair a diffused form line appears regular alternation of short and long lengths |
Regular alternation of short and long lengths.
A razor produces tapering or an angled effect on the end of each strand, which results in more mobility and a softer, somewhat diffused form line. |
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A weight area in a graduated form could be described as a:
natural projection section of the head concentration of layers concentration of lengths |
Concentration of lengths.
A stationary design line is used to sculpt solid and increase-layered forms and to achieve a weight area (concentration of lengths) in graduated forms. |
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What type of distribution results in a 90-degree angle from its parting?
shifted parallel nonparallel perpendicular |
Perpendicular.
With perpendicular distribution, the hair is combed at a 90-degree angle from its base parting. |
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All of the following are true about the uniformly layered form EXCEPT:
circular shape activated texture same length throughout rectangular or oval shape |
Rectangular or oval shape.
The uniformly layered form has consistent lengths throughout the design, a circular shape and produces a totally activated texture with no noticeable weight. |
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When using electric clippers, the attachment that allows the hair to be sculpted at the same length is the:
taper razor guard trimmer |
Guard.
The size of the guard enables you to consistently sculpt the hair at the same length. |
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Texturizing reduces bulk without:
lengthening the hair adding volume to the hair adding additional movement to the hair shortening the overall length appearance of the hair |
Shortening the overall length appearance of the hair.
Texturizing reduces bulk without shortening the overall length appearance of the hair. |
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A technique performed on the ends of the hair to reduce bulk, allow for mobility, soften the ends and blend weight lines is called:
slithering razor rotation end texturizing base texturizing |
End texturizing.
End texturizing, which is performed on the ends of the hair, reduces bulk and weight to allow for mobility. |
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What form would result from using a 180-degree angle cut?
solid graduated increase-layered uniformly layered |
Increase-layered.
An increase-layered form is also referred to as a shag or 180-degree angle cut. |
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Sculpting shorter lengths within the form to reduce bulk and create support and mobility is called:
outlining texturizing distribution cross-checking |
Texturizing.
Texturizing involves sculpting shorter lengths within the form or at the perimeter to reduce bulk and create support, closeness, fullness, mobility and visual texture in the hair sculpture. |
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Which tool controls short perimeter lengths when sculpting against the skin?
razor trimmer cutting comb taper/contour comb |
Taper/contour comb.
The taper/contour or barber comb allows you to sculpt as close to the scalp as possible and can be positioned against the skin. |
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To accommodate a growth pattern such as a widow's peak, cowlick or whorl when sculpting the hair, which of the following statements would apply?
sculpt the hair in the growth pattern area shorter sculpt the hair on a diagonal line with 90-degree projection allow additional length in the growth pattern area perform heavy texturizing in the growth pattern area |
Allow additional length in the growth pattern area.
With natural growth patterns, strong patterns may cause the hair to "stand up" if the hair is sculpted too short. |
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The apex refers to what part of the head?
top side front bottom |
Top.
The apex refers to the top or highest point of the head. |
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Infection control procedures include sweeping and disposing of cut hair:
at the end of the day after the client pays for the service after performing a blow dry service prior to performing the air forming service |
Prior to performing the air forming service.
Sweep and dispose of sculpted hair prior to performing an air forming service. |
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The outer boundary or silhouette of any shape or form is known as the:
structure form line structure graphic normal projection |
Form line.
Identify the basic form or shape by simply observing the outer boundary or silhouette known as the form line. |
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The moveable blade of the shears is controlled by the:
still blade thumb grip hand screw finger brace |
Thumb grip.
Insert the tip of your thumb into the thumb grip to control the moveable blade. |
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Which of the following terms identifies the technique used to check the accuracy of a hair design by using the opposite parting pattern?
parting sectioning texturizing cross-checking |
Cross-checking.
Cross-checking is the final stage in sculpting, in which the accuracy of the sculpture is checked by using the line opposite the original parting pattern. |
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Projecting the hair below 90 degrees would:
build weight remove bulk remove weight shorten lengths |
Build weight.
Projecting below 90-degrees builds weight. |
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An angle of 45-degrees would be considered what type of projection?
low medium high very high |
Medium.
Between 30 and 60 degrees is considered medium projection. |
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A layered cut or 90-degree cut is known as a(n):
solid form graduated form increase-layered form uniformly layered form |
Uniformly layered form.
A uniformly layered form is sometimes referred to as a layered cut or 90-degree angle cut. |
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In activated texture broken lines with exposed ends are visible on what area of the hair?
root surface cortex medulla |
Surface.
If the surface has broken lines with exposed ends, the texture is activated. |
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Which line is considered to be the artistic pattern or length guide while sculpting hair?
crest line design line elevation line projection line |
Design line.
A design line is the artistic pattern or length guide used while sculpting and can be stationary or mobile. |
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Which of the following angles best represents low projection (elevation)?
0 to 30 degrees 30 to 60 degrees 90 to 180 degrees 180 to 240 degrees |
0 to 30 degrees.
Angles between 0 and 30 degrees are considered to be low projection. |
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An uneven effect results when sculpting hair that is:
completely wet completely dry chemically treated partly wet and partly dry |
Partly wet and partly dry.
Sculpting hair partly wet and partly dry will result in an uneven effect. |
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As it sculpts hair, the moveable blade of the clipper moves:
up and down to the left only to the right only from side to side |
From side to side.
The moveable blade of the clippers moves in a side-to-side motion as it sculpts the hair. |
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The graduated form is sometimes referred to as a wedge cut or a(n):
bob shag 0-degree angle cut 45-degree angle cut |
40-degree angle cut.
A graduated form is sometimes referred to as a wedge cut or 45-degree angle cut. |
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A technique that is performed by gliding the open shears along the surface of the hair to achieve mobility is called:
slicing outlining expansion tapering clipper-over-comb |
Slicing.
The slicing technique is performed by gliding the open shears along the surface of the hair to achieve mobility. |
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A sculpting technique commonly used to define the perimeter hairline such as the nape is known as:
outlining texturizing overcombing expansion tapering |
Outlining.
Outlining the hair is a sculpting technique used to define the perimeter hairline. |
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To perform a bevel-under effect, the blade is positioned behind the section of the hair and moved in:
long strokes curved strokes a side-to-side motion a back-and-forth motion |
Curved strokes.
To encourage a bevel-under, or turned-under effect, the blade is positioned behind the section of hair and moved in curved strokes. |
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A stationary design line is a guide to which all lengths are directed and is:
stable moveable texturized midstrand |
Stable.
A stationary design line is a constant, stable guide to which all lengths are directed. |
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Which finger should be placed in the finger grip to control the still blade when holding shears?
ring pinky index thumb |
Ring.
Insert your ring finger or third finger into the finger grip to control the still blade. |
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Taper shears, also known as thinning shears, are used on the ends of the hair to:
reduce bulk create precise lines create a clean, blunt edge create a broom-like effect |
Reduce bulk.
Taper shears are used on the hair to reduce bulk and create mobility. |
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The term used to describe dividing the head into workable areas for the purpose of control is called:
designing parting sectioning positioning |
Sectioning.
Sectioning involves dividing the hair into workable areas for the purpose of control. |
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Which of the following sculpting tools is used to create a clean, blunt edge?
razor shears clippers taper shears |
Shears.
Shears, also called straight shears, produce a clean, blunt edge. |
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The technique that creates irregular lengths for a chunkier effect is called:
slicing etching pointing notching |
Notching.
The notching technique creates irregular lengths, usually for a chunkier texture along the hair ends. |
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Which basic form consists of hair lengths that progress from shorter in the exterior to longer in the interior and is referred to as a one-length cut?
solid graduated increase-layered uniformly layered |
Solid.
solid graduated increase-layered uniformly layered |
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The area below the occipital is referred to as the:
nape crest crown perimeter |
Nape.
The area below the occipital is the nape. |
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The term used to describe the hair as the lengths lay or fall naturally over the curve of the head is:
anatomy natural fall structure graphic normal projection |
Natural fall.
Natural fall describes the hair as the lengths lay or fall naturally over the curve of the head. |
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Which head position produces shorter lengths in the nape and longer surface lengths, creating an under-bevel effect?
upright tilted back tilted forward tilted to the side |
Tilted forward.
Sculpting with the head forward produces hair lengths that are shorter in the nape, and longer surface lengths. |
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What term, also known as elevation, describes the angle at which the hair is held in relation to the curve of the head prior to sculpting?
slithering projection texturizing cross-checking |
Projection.
Projection, also known as elevation, is the angle at which the hair is held in relation to the curve of the head prior to and while sculpting. |
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To maintain control of the hair, which of the following hair types should be texturized the greater distance from the scalp?
fine hair blonde hair coarse hair medium |
Coarse hair.
When coarse hair is texturized too close to the scalp, the shorter lengths will not blend with the surface hair, creating an uneven, spiked effect. |
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To allow for more control and the shrinkage factor, very curly hair should be texturized while it is:
dry wet damp processing |
Dry.
Curly hair should be texturized while it is dry to allow for more control and the shrinkage factor. |
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As a general rule, coarse hair should be texturized at least:
1/2" (1.25 cm) from the scalp 1" (2.5 cm) from the scalp 1 1/2" (3.75 cm) from the scalp 2" (5.0 cm) from the scalp |
1 1/2" (3.75 cm) from the scalp.
As a general rule, coarse hair should be texturized at least 1 1/2" (3.75 cm) away from the scalp. |
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What determines the size of the parting when sculpting hair?
color length texture density |
Density.
The size of the parting is determined by the density of the hair. |
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To hold the comb and shears in the same hand without jeopardizing the client's safety, release the thumb grip and:
close your palm over the shears close your fingers over the finger grip wrap your thumb around the finger grip wrap your fingers tightly around the blade |
Close your palm over the shears.
"Palm" your shears by releasing the thumb grip and closing your palm over the shears to prevent jeopardizing your client's safety. |
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The widest area around the head is known as the:
crest area interior area parietal area exterior area |
Crest.
The crest area, which is the widest area around the head, divides the interior from the exterior. |
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The foundation for all other hair services is:
color texture porosity sculpture |
Sculpture.
The foundation for all other hair services is sculpture. |