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MILADY 14TH EDITION CHAPTER 9 (HAIRCUTTING) EXAM
QUESTIONS AND REVISED CORRECT ANSWERS
Milady 14th Edition Chapter 9 (Haircutting) - Professional Quiz
Instructions
Select the best answer for each question. The correct answer is marked with a ✓.
1. What is the foundational guideline used when creating layered haircuts?
a) Perimeter line
b) Traveling guide ✓
c) Stationary guide
d) Weight line
2. Which cutting angle creates the most weight and density in a haircut?
a) 45 degrees
b) 90 degrees
c) 0 degrees ✓
d) 180 degrees
3. What does the term "elevation" refer to in haircutting?
a) The length of the hair
b) The angle at which hair is held from the head ✓
c) The direction of the hair growth
d) The texture of the hair
4. Which finger position provides the most control when cutting hair?
a) Parallel to the parting
b) Perpendicular to the parting ✓
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c) At a 45-degree angle to the parting
d) Diagonal to the parting
5. What is the primary purpose of using a stationary guide in haircutting?
a) To create layers throughout the haircut
b) To maintain consistent length in one area ✓
c) To add texture to the hair
d) To create volume at the crown
6. Which section of hair should be cut first when performing a basic bob haircut?
a) Crown section
b) Side sections
c) Back section ✓
d) Front sections
7. What is the recommended angle for cutting bangs to create the most flattering
shape?
a) Straight across at 0 degrees
b) Slightly curved following the head shape ✓
c) At a 45-degree angle
d) Pointed in the center
8. Which type of hairline requires special consideration when cutting?
a) Straight hairline
b) Cowlick ✓
c) Low hairline
d) High hairline
9. What is the main characteristic of a graduated haircut?
a) All hair is the same length
b) Hair gradually increases in length from interior to exterior ✓
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MILADY 14TH EDITION CHAPTER 9 (HAIRCUTTING) EXAM
QUESTIONS AND REVISED CORRECT ANSWERS
Milady 14th Edition Chapter 9 (Haircutting) - Professional Quiz
Instructions
Select the best answer for each question. The correct answer is marked with a ✓.
1. What is the foundational guideline used when creating layered haircuts?
a) Perimeter line
b) Traveling guide ✓
c) Stationary guide
d) Weight line
2. Which cutting angle creates the most weight and density in a haircut?
a) 45 degrees
b) 90 degrees
c) 0 degrees ✓
d) 180 degrees
3. What does the term "elevation" refer to in haircutting?
a) The length of the hair
b) The angle at which hair is held from the head ✓
c) The direction of the hair growth
d) The texture of the hair
4. Which finger position provides the most control when cutting hair?
a) Parallel to the parting
b) Perpendicular to the parting ✓
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, 2
c) At a 45-degree angle to the parting
d) Diagonal to the parting
5. What is the primary purpose of using a stationary guide in haircutting?
a) To create layers throughout the haircut
b) To maintain consistent length in one area ✓
c) To add texture to the hair
d) To create volume at the crown
6. Which section of hair should be cut first when performing a basic bob haircut?
a) Crown section
b) Side sections
c) Back section ✓
d) Front sections
7. What is the recommended angle for cutting bangs to create the most flattering
shape?
a) Straight across at 0 degrees
b) Slightly curved following the head shape ✓
c) At a 45-degree angle
d) Pointed in the center
8. Which type of hairline requires special consideration when cutting?
a) Straight hairline
b) Cowlick ✓
c) Low hairline
d) High hairline
9. What is the main characteristic of a graduated haircut?
a) All hair is the same length
b) Hair gradually increases in length from interior to exterior ✓
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