How to give a good haircut - Exam
  • 1. What is the most important first step when giving a haircut?
A) Consultation with the client
B) Sharpening your shears
C) Washing the hair
D) Applying hair gel
  • 2. Which comb is best for clipper-over-comb techniques?
A) A rat-tail comb
B) A wide-toothed comb
C) A pick
D) A fine-toothed comb
  • 3. What is 'elevation' in haircutting?
A) The type of shears used
B) The angle the hair is held from the head
C) The length of the hair
D) The client's mood
  • 4. What does 'tension' refer to when cutting hair?
A) How tightly the hair is held
B) The temperature of the water
C) The client's nervousness
D) The sharpness of the scissors
  • 5. What is the purpose of layering hair?
A) To create volume and movement
B) To make hair thicker
C) To make hair straighter
D) To make hair one length
  • 6. What type of shears are best for blending and texturizing?
A) Straight shears
B) Beveled shears
C) Clippers
D) Thinning shears
  • 7. What is the purpose of cross-checking a haircut?
A) To make the haircut shorter
B) To ensure evenness and balance
C) To use up extra time
D) To add more layers
  • 8. What is the guideline when cutting a one-length haircut?
A) No elevation or over-direction
B) Cutting at a 90-degree angle
C) Pulling the hair to the side
D) High elevation and tension
  • 9. Why is it important to work with clean, damp hair?
A) To make the client more comfortable
B) For accurate cutting and manageability
C) To save water
D) To prevent static electricity
  • 10. What is the best way to deal with cowlicks?
A) Ignore them completely
B) Work with the natural growth pattern
C) Shave them off
D) Cut them very short
  • 11. When should you use clippers instead of shears?
A) For adding bangs
B) For short, even cuts and fades
C) For detailed texturizing
D) For long layers
  • 12. What is a fade haircut?
A) A haircut with no layers
B) A completely shaved head
C) A gradual transition from short to longer hair
D) A haircut with only long hair
  • 13. What is the best angle to hold shears for point cutting?
A) Pointing the shears slightly upward into the hair
B) Using the shears horizontally
C) Holding the shears parallel to the hair strand
D) Pointing the shears downwards into the hair
  • 14. What should you do if you accidentally cut too much hair?
A) Assess the situation and adjust the style
B) Panic and stop cutting
C) Try to glue the hair back on
D) Blame the client
  • 15. What is the role of texturizing in a haircut?
A) To make the hair straighter
B) To add color
C) To remove weight and create movement
D) To make the hair thicker
  • 16. What is over-direction?
A) Using too much product
B) Cutting hair very quickly
C) Combing the hair away from its natural falling position
D) Ignoring the client's instructions
  • 17. What is the purpose of a nape shave?
A) To create a clean line at the hairline
B) To add volume to the back of the head
C) To remove all the hair at the nape
D) To make the client's neck look longer
  • 18. Which of the following is NOT a common face shape?
A) Round
B) Square
C) Oval
D) Trapezoid
  • 19. What should you consider when choosing a haircut for a client?
A) Only current trends
B) Only your personal preference
C) Only the color of the hair
D) Hair texture, face shape, and lifestyle
  • 20. What is the best way to maintain your shears?
A) Sharpening them every day
B) Storing them in a damp place
C) Dropping them on the floor
D) Regular cleaning and oiling
  • 21. How should you handle a client who is unhappy with their haircut?
A) Blame someone else
B) Listen to their concerns and offer solutions
C) Argue with them about the cut
D) Ignore their complaints
  • 22. What is the benefit of using a cape during a haircut?
A) Helps the hair grow faster
B) Adds style to the haircut
C) Makes the client cooler
D) Protects the client's clothing
  • 23. What's the correct term for the line that separates the hair cut and uncut?
A) Perimeter
B) Part line
C) Form line
D) Guideline
  • 24. When giving a haircut what should you do after the hair is dry?
A) Check the cut and refine any uneven areas
B) Finish the cut and send the client home
C) Give another shampoo
D) Add more product
  • 25. What is the main purpose of layering hair?
A) Create shape, movement, and volume.
B) Make hair thicker
C) Make hair straighter
D) Make hair grow faster
  • 26. What is the best way to section hair for a haircut?
A) Only sectioning the front of the hair
B) Cutting hair randomly
C) Divide the hair into clean, manageable sections.
D) Just cutting the top layer
  • 27. What should you use to clean up stray hairs after a haircut?
A) Towel
B) Blow dryer
C) Hair spray
D) Neck duster or brush
  • 28. What type of hair is best to use thinning shears on?
A) Thick hair
B) Thin hair
C) Bald hair
D) Damaged hair
  • 29. How long can you reuse shampoo capes?
A) One week
B) One year
C) Until washed
D) Forever
  • 30. What is the best position to hold your body while giving a haircut?
A) Leaning over the client to get a better view.
B) Slouched posture with crossed legs.
C) Good posture with feet firmly on the ground.
D) Standing far away and reaching to cut the hair.
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