HAIRCUTTING CLINICAL PORTION
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Trimming beards using clippers/scissors - Answer-Generally over comb technique is
used to groom eyebrows and trim beards.
A trimmer can be used to maintain the shape of beard or mustache.
what are the hair cutting implements - Answer-shear, taper shear, razor, clipper,
trimmer, cutting comb, large tooth comb, taper/barber comb, towel, plastic cape, cloth
cape, neck strip and spray bottle
hair cutting methods (angles/sections) - Answer-0, 45, 90 180 degrees
most common sectioning is 4 sections.
solid form - Answer-0 degrees
shorter exterior progressing to longer interior
graduated form - Answer-cut at 45 degrees
shorter exterior gradually progressing to longer interior
increase layered form - Answer-180 degree
shorter interior progressing to longer exterior
uniformly layered form - Answer-90 degree
same length throughout
clipper - Answer-can achieve a variety of effects, depending on the blade attachment
(guard) used. create clean, precise lines or soft, broom like effect. Cuts hair the most
quickly
clipper-over-comb technique - Answer-hair is directed up and held position with the
comb. Clipper is positioned on top of comb. Allows you to remove lengths very close to
the scalp.
Large comb - Answer-Used to quickly remove lengths
Cutting comb - Answer-Used to cut shorter lengths
Taper comb - Answer-Used to define lines and refine perimeter
Fade haircut - Answer-Begin at center back and work from hairline upward.
Use clipper, no guard against skin
Work from back to side