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Question 1
What cutting technique involves cutting the hair so all strands fall to one level, creating a weight line with no layers?
Answer: Blunt cutting (also called one-length or solid cutting). All hair is cut at the same length, producing a dense, heavy appearance.
Question 2
What term describes a haircut where hair is cut at low elevation angles (0–45°) to build weight and create stacked or beveled forms?
Answer: Graduated cut. The hair is layered so shorter lengths stack on top of longer lengths, creating a wedge or beveled effect.
Question 3
At what elevation angle is hair cut to produce a uniform or one-length layered effect where all hair falls to the same point?
Answer: 90 degrees. Cutting at a 90° elevation distributes the layers evenly throughout the head, producing a uniform layer cut.
Question 4
What cutting technique involves snipping into the ends of the hair at an angle to remove bulk and create texture without reducing length significantly?
Answer: Point cutting. The scissors are held vertically or diagonally and the tips are used to cut into the hair ends.
Question 5
What technique uses an open razor or shears to thin and texturize hair by sliding the tool along the hair shaft while it is in motion?
Answer: Slide cutting (also called slithering or effilating). The blade glides along the hair strand to remove bulk and add movement.