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hair cutting
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Cosmetology
11th Grade
10/18/2011

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texture
Definition
based on the thickness or diameter of each hair strand
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stationary guide
Definition
used when over direction is used to create length or weight increase in a haircut
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sub section
Definition
cant see your guide this is too thick and should be smaller
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vertical
Definition
line described in terms of up and down
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interior guideline
Definition
guideline created on inside of a haircut
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second knuckle
Definition
dont cut past here when cutting underneath your finger on the inside of your hand
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effliating
Definition
process of thinning the hair with scissors- (french term)
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fringe
Definition
begins at apex and ends at the front corners
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comb
Definition
when removing lenght from facial hair this is used to control hair
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uneven
Definition
hair cut partially wet and partially dry will be this
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proportionate
Definition
refrence points are used to astablish design lines that are this
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texturizing
Definition
process of removing excess bulk with in shortening the length of hair
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1/4 to 1/2 inch
Definition
wet hair becomes dry it shrinks this much
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uniform layers
Definition
when creating this you use a traveling guide with no over direction to create the same length throughout entire hair cut
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releasing weight
Definition
layers create movement and volume in hair by this
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blunt
Definition
hair cut straight across
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straight razor
Definition
this tool is used to cut hair with a softer edge
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long layer haircut
Definition
180 degree elevation haircut
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dominant
Definition
cutting hand will be this hand
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palming
Definition
keeping shears closedwhileyou comb or part the hair
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frizz
Definition
use razor on curly hair can weaken the cuticle and cause the hair to do this
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fine and thin
Definition
avoid creating heavy weight lines if hair is this
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partial ridge
Definition
widest area of the head
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elevation
Definition
angle or degree at which a subsection of hair is held 
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sections
Definition
uniform working areas
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apex
Definition
highest point on top of the head
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shears
Definition
tool is mainly to cut blunt or straight lines
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crown
Definition
area between apex and the back of the parietal ridge
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tension
Definition
amount of pressure applied when combing and hold back a  subsection
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thinning shears
Definition
this tool is mainly used to remove bulk from hair
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guideline
Definition
section of hair that determins the length the hair is cut
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weight line
Definition
visual line in a haircut where the ends of the hair hang together
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diagnal
Definition
lines having slanted or sloping direction that are used to create beveling
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slide cutting
Definition
method of cutting or thinning the hair in which the fingers and shear glide alnog the edge of hair to remove length
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centering your weight
Definition
key stratagies for correct body positionings..client positioning, standing in front of your section and this
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graduation
Definition
more you elevate the hair more of this you create
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horizontal
Definition
parallel to the horizon or the floor
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movement
Definition
wave pattern or the amount of this in the hair strand will vary from client to client
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palm to palm
Definition
the palms of both hands are facing each other while cutting
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cross checking
Definition
parting the hair in the opposite way from which you cut it to determine the line and shape
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angles
Definition
exremly important in creating a strong foundation and consistancy in hair cutting
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head form
Definition
plays major roll in guiding the stylist to the desired end result when cutting hair
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face shape
Definition
when conducting a client consultation you can begin to make decisions about the most suitable haircut for the client by analyzing this
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parallel
Definition
2 or more lines that do not meet in space
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density
Definition
number of hair per square inch
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guard
Definition
when working with a razor always use this
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cutting line
Definition
angle at which the fingers are held when cutting
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hair lines
Definition
5 characteristics that determine the behavior of the hair dried density, texture, wave pattern, and growth pattern..
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