HAIRCUTTING REVIEW LINE - 0 degrees, all sections cut to the same plane. Natural growth. Name & define each ABC technique Cut without elevation, tension or overdirection. GRADUATION - A build up of weight determined by the use of elevation. LAYERS - A removal of weight, created holding the hair at a 90 degree angle or higher. Controls movement and texture of the hair. Name & define each basic shape
ROUND - A fluid shape descending from the front to the back.
SQUARE - A Designed to balance the roundness of the head with corners. Equal lengths in the front and back. Define overdirection
To direct the hair away from where it naturally falls. Controls length and creates
the shape.
Define elevation
To lift the hair away from the head shape. Defines the technique.
Define tension
The degree of stress placed on the hair. It is a major factor in determining the characteristic of the line.
Define cutting angle
The angle that is being cut into the hair and how it relates to the bone structure.
Name and define the four techniques used to dry hair
WRAP - The action of wrapping the hair around the head
shape. LEAFING - The action of lifting the hair away from the head shape. Creates tension and lift from the roots of the hair shaft. Smoothes the cuticles and create shine. BEVELLING - The action of gently turning the ends of the hair under.
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