Hair Cutting Techniques – Barber License Exam Flashcards

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Thinning shears have teeth on both blades and remove bulk evenly, while blending shears have teeth on only one blade and are used to soften and blend lines.

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A razor removes weight and creates soft, tapered, feathered ends, while scissors create blunt, defined lines. Razor cutting is typically done on wet hair.

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The shears should be palmed (held in the palm) by rotating the thumb out of the thumb ring, keeping the blade closed and safely secured in the hand.

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A higher guard number leaves more length; guard #8 is typically the longest standard guard, leaving approximately 1 inch of hair.

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An offset handle has a shorter thumb blade positioned lower than the finger blade, reducing wrist and hand tension and providing a more ergonomic, comfortable cutting position.