Oregon Barber License (practice test for board exam 2023) graded A+
Reference point - (correct answer)Points in head that mark area where surface of the head changed.
Used to establish proportinate design lines and contours.
Parietal ridge / crest / temporal horseshoe or harband - (correct answer)Widest section of head.
Temple - below crown. Most importantsection of head when cutting because it serves as transition
area from top - sides - front - back
Apex - (correct answer)Highest point on top of head
3 types of straight lines in haircutting - (correct answer)Horizontal, vertical, diagonal
Horizontal lines - (correct answer)Build weight, creat one lenght look, low elevation or blunt cuts.
Weightlines are usually created at perineter or occipital area
Vertical lines - (correct answer)Removes weight within tge cut, creates layers.
Diagonal lines - (correct answer)Slanted direction, creating sloped lines @ perimeter, often refered
to as; diagonal forward or back.
Diagonal fi ger placement may be used to create stacked, layered effect or to blend
Angle - (correct answer)Space betw two lines or surface. Help create string, consistent foundations.
Used in 2 ways: angle hair e.g 45 degrees or finger position
Elevation - (correct answer)Angle or degree at which section is held
45 degree position - (correct answer)Medium elevation or graduation
Vertical parting projected at 45 degrees with fingers holding parting angled at 45 degrees diagonal -
(correct answer)Creates tappered effect
90 degrees elevation / high elevation cut - (correct answer)Most common projection used in mens
cuts
Freehand stroke - (correct answer)1,3,4,8,11,12
1 right sideburn - (correct answer)Freehand down
2 rrightcheek - (correct answer)Backhand down
3 right upper lip - (correct answer)Freehand down
4 right side below jaw - (correct answer)Freehand down
5 right side of neck - (correct answer)Reversed freehand up
6 left upper lip - (correct answer)Backhand down
7 left sideburn - (correct answer)Backhand down
8 left side of cheek - (correct answer)Freehand down
9 left side below jaw - (correct answer)Backhand down
10 left side of neck - (correct answer)Reversed freehand up
11 across chin - (correct answer)Freehand across
,Oregon Barber License (practice test for board exam 2023) graded A+
12 below chin - (correct answer)Free or backhand down
13 middle of neck - (correct answer)Reversed freehand up
14 lower lip - (correct answer)Reversed freehand up
A parting - (correct answer)Small section of hair 1/4" to 1/2"
Cutting line - (correct answer)Position of fingers when cutting a section of hair
Design line - (correct answer)Outer perimeter line of haircut
Stationary guide - (correct answer)Overall one length looking design
Traveling guide - (correct answer)Moves along a section of hair as each cut is made
Weightline - (correct answer)Heaviest perimeter area of 0-45• cut
Maximum tension - (correct answer)On straight hair to create precise lines
Minimal to moderate tension - (correct answer)On curly and wavy hair may dry shorter than
intended
Arching outline - (correct answer)Method used to mark or outline the haircut
Arching technique - (correct answer)Method used to cut around the ears and down the sides of nexk
Crest - (correct answer)Wisest area of head (parietal ridge, temporal region, hatband, horseshoe)
Cutting above fonger - (correct answer)Method of cutting hair outside of finger used w/ horizontal or
vertical 90degree projections of hair
Cutting below the finger - (correct answer)Cutting performed on the inside of finger used in 0-45
degree elevation cutting
Cutting line - (correct answer)The position of the fingers when cutting a section of hair
Design line - (correct answer)Perimeter line of a haircut
Diagonal - (correct answer)Lines positioned betw horizontal and vertical
Facial shape - (correct answer)Oval, round, inverted, triangular, square, oblong, diamond, pear-
shaped
Hair locking - (correct answer)The process that occurs when coily hair is allowed to develop in its
natural state
Layers - (correct answer)Over direction, usually cut 90 degrees or above
Outlining - (correct answer)Finishing work of haircut with shears, trimmers, razor
Projection - (correct answer)Angle or elevation that hair is held from head for cutting
Razor over comb - (correct answer)Texturizing technique- comb and razor are used on surface of hair
Razor rotaion - (correct answer)Texturizing technique similar to razor over comb but done w/ small
circular movement
, Oregon Barber License (practice test for board exam 2023) graded A+
Shear point tapering - (correct answer)Techniques used to thin out difficult areas in the haircut such
as dips and hollows
Stationary guide - (correct answer)Guideline that does not move, all hair is brought to it for cutting
Thinning - (correct answer)Removes bulk
Traveling guide - (correct answer)Used when creating layers or graduation
Vertical - (correct answer)Lines they are seeing up and down
Finasterise - (correct answer)Oral medication prescribed for men only to stimulate hair growth
Flap surgery - (correct answer)A surgical technique that involves removal of a bald scalp area and the
attachment of a flap of hair bearing skin
Full head bonding - (correct answer)Process of attaching hair replacement system to all areas of
head with adhesive bonding sgent
Hackling - (correct answer)Process used to comb through the hair strands to separate them
Hair solution - (correct answer)Any small wig used to cover the top of crown and integrate with
natural hair
Lace front - (correct answer)Popular hair solution style used for off the face styles
Minoxidil - (correct answer)Topical medication to promote hair growth or reduce hairloss
Root turning - (correct answer)Refers to sorting hair strands so that cuticle points toward hair ends
in its natural direction of growth
Scalp reduction - (correct answer)The surgical removal of a bald area followed by the pulling
together of the scalp ends
Styling or wig block - (correct answer)Head shaped form made of plastic, foam,
Used as a stand for wig or hair replacement system
Toypee - (correct answer)Outdated term: small hair replacement that covers too or crown of head
Base - (correct answer)The area near scalp where roller or iron is placed
Circle - (correct answer)Part of the curl that forms a complete circle
Hair molding - (correct answer)Styling method: uses head form as tool to set the hair in a straight
position
Hair pressing - (correct answer)Temporarily straightening curly or unruly hair by means of a heated
comb
Hair wrapping - (correct answer)Hair is wrapped around head for drying and styling purposes
Half of base - (correct answer)Position of a curl one half off its base, provides medium volume and
movement
Long layered cut - (correct answer)180 degree elevation to create short layers at the top and
increasingly longer layers at the perimeter
Reference point - (correct answer)Points in head that mark area where surface of the head changed.
Used to establish proportinate design lines and contours.
Parietal ridge / crest / temporal horseshoe or harband - (correct answer)Widest section of head.
Temple - below crown. Most importantsection of head when cutting because it serves as transition
area from top - sides - front - back
Apex - (correct answer)Highest point on top of head
3 types of straight lines in haircutting - (correct answer)Horizontal, vertical, diagonal
Horizontal lines - (correct answer)Build weight, creat one lenght look, low elevation or blunt cuts.
Weightlines are usually created at perineter or occipital area
Vertical lines - (correct answer)Removes weight within tge cut, creates layers.
Diagonal lines - (correct answer)Slanted direction, creating sloped lines @ perimeter, often refered
to as; diagonal forward or back.
Diagonal fi ger placement may be used to create stacked, layered effect or to blend
Angle - (correct answer)Space betw two lines or surface. Help create string, consistent foundations.
Used in 2 ways: angle hair e.g 45 degrees or finger position
Elevation - (correct answer)Angle or degree at which section is held
45 degree position - (correct answer)Medium elevation or graduation
Vertical parting projected at 45 degrees with fingers holding parting angled at 45 degrees diagonal -
(correct answer)Creates tappered effect
90 degrees elevation / high elevation cut - (correct answer)Most common projection used in mens
cuts
Freehand stroke - (correct answer)1,3,4,8,11,12
1 right sideburn - (correct answer)Freehand down
2 rrightcheek - (correct answer)Backhand down
3 right upper lip - (correct answer)Freehand down
4 right side below jaw - (correct answer)Freehand down
5 right side of neck - (correct answer)Reversed freehand up
6 left upper lip - (correct answer)Backhand down
7 left sideburn - (correct answer)Backhand down
8 left side of cheek - (correct answer)Freehand down
9 left side below jaw - (correct answer)Backhand down
10 left side of neck - (correct answer)Reversed freehand up
11 across chin - (correct answer)Freehand across
,Oregon Barber License (practice test for board exam 2023) graded A+
12 below chin - (correct answer)Free or backhand down
13 middle of neck - (correct answer)Reversed freehand up
14 lower lip - (correct answer)Reversed freehand up
A parting - (correct answer)Small section of hair 1/4" to 1/2"
Cutting line - (correct answer)Position of fingers when cutting a section of hair
Design line - (correct answer)Outer perimeter line of haircut
Stationary guide - (correct answer)Overall one length looking design
Traveling guide - (correct answer)Moves along a section of hair as each cut is made
Weightline - (correct answer)Heaviest perimeter area of 0-45• cut
Maximum tension - (correct answer)On straight hair to create precise lines
Minimal to moderate tension - (correct answer)On curly and wavy hair may dry shorter than
intended
Arching outline - (correct answer)Method used to mark or outline the haircut
Arching technique - (correct answer)Method used to cut around the ears and down the sides of nexk
Crest - (correct answer)Wisest area of head (parietal ridge, temporal region, hatband, horseshoe)
Cutting above fonger - (correct answer)Method of cutting hair outside of finger used w/ horizontal or
vertical 90degree projections of hair
Cutting below the finger - (correct answer)Cutting performed on the inside of finger used in 0-45
degree elevation cutting
Cutting line - (correct answer)The position of the fingers when cutting a section of hair
Design line - (correct answer)Perimeter line of a haircut
Diagonal - (correct answer)Lines positioned betw horizontal and vertical
Facial shape - (correct answer)Oval, round, inverted, triangular, square, oblong, diamond, pear-
shaped
Hair locking - (correct answer)The process that occurs when coily hair is allowed to develop in its
natural state
Layers - (correct answer)Over direction, usually cut 90 degrees or above
Outlining - (correct answer)Finishing work of haircut with shears, trimmers, razor
Projection - (correct answer)Angle or elevation that hair is held from head for cutting
Razor over comb - (correct answer)Texturizing technique- comb and razor are used on surface of hair
Razor rotaion - (correct answer)Texturizing technique similar to razor over comb but done w/ small
circular movement
, Oregon Barber License (practice test for board exam 2023) graded A+
Shear point tapering - (correct answer)Techniques used to thin out difficult areas in the haircut such
as dips and hollows
Stationary guide - (correct answer)Guideline that does not move, all hair is brought to it for cutting
Thinning - (correct answer)Removes bulk
Traveling guide - (correct answer)Used when creating layers or graduation
Vertical - (correct answer)Lines they are seeing up and down
Finasterise - (correct answer)Oral medication prescribed for men only to stimulate hair growth
Flap surgery - (correct answer)A surgical technique that involves removal of a bald scalp area and the
attachment of a flap of hair bearing skin
Full head bonding - (correct answer)Process of attaching hair replacement system to all areas of
head with adhesive bonding sgent
Hackling - (correct answer)Process used to comb through the hair strands to separate them
Hair solution - (correct answer)Any small wig used to cover the top of crown and integrate with
natural hair
Lace front - (correct answer)Popular hair solution style used for off the face styles
Minoxidil - (correct answer)Topical medication to promote hair growth or reduce hairloss
Root turning - (correct answer)Refers to sorting hair strands so that cuticle points toward hair ends
in its natural direction of growth
Scalp reduction - (correct answer)The surgical removal of a bald area followed by the pulling
together of the scalp ends
Styling or wig block - (correct answer)Head shaped form made of plastic, foam,
Used as a stand for wig or hair replacement system
Toypee - (correct answer)Outdated term: small hair replacement that covers too or crown of head
Base - (correct answer)The area near scalp where roller or iron is placed
Circle - (correct answer)Part of the curl that forms a complete circle
Hair molding - (correct answer)Styling method: uses head form as tool to set the hair in a straight
position
Hair pressing - (correct answer)Temporarily straightening curly or unruly hair by means of a heated
comb
Hair wrapping - (correct answer)Hair is wrapped around head for drying and styling purposes
Half of base - (correct answer)Position of a curl one half off its base, provides medium volume and
movement
Long layered cut - (correct answer)180 degree elevation to create short layers at the top and
increasingly longer layers at the perimeter
