Question 1

What cutting technique creates a one-length look where all hair falls to the same level with no graduation or layering?

Accepted Answer

Blunt cutting (also called a solid cut). All hair is cut at 0 degrees elevation so it falls to a single line.

Question 2

What hair cutting technique involves cutting the hair at a 45-degree elevation to create a stacked, wedge-shaped silhouette with maximum fullness at the perimeter?

Accepted Answer

Graduated cut (graduation). Cutting at low to medium elevations builds weight and volume at the nape or perimeter.

Question 3

What technique is used to remove bulk and weight from thick hair by cutting into the ends of the hair with the scissors held vertically?

Accepted Answer

Point cutting (or chipping). The tips of the shears are used to create a soft, textured, broken edge rather than a blunt line.

Question 4

What hair cutting technique uses a sliding motion along the hair shaft with shears slightly open to taper and blend weight from the ends?

Accepted Answer

Slithering (also called effilating). The shears glide along the strand, reducing bulk gradually from mid-shaft to the ends.

Question 5

What is the term for the cutting technique where a razor is used on wet hair to create soft, feathered, and textured ends?

Accepted Answer

Razor cutting. A razor thins, texturizes, and tapers the hair ends, producing a softer finish than shears.

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