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Question 1
What cutting technique creates a one-length look where all hair falls to the same level with no graduation or layering?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Answer: Razor cutting. A razor thins, texturizes, and tapers the hair ends, producing a softer finish than shears.