Empire Beauty School - Hair Cutting
UPDATED Questions and CORRECT
Answers
zero degree/blunt haircut - CORRECT ANSWER- no elevation cuts. Also known as a one
length, bob, or solid haircut technique
45 degree - CORRECT ANSWER- medium elevation cuts. Also known as a wedge or
graduated
90 degree/uniform layered haircut - CORRECT ANSWER- a uniform elevation cut at 90
degrees from the scalp and cut at the same length
180 degree/long layered haircut - CORRECT ANSWER- a haircut with increased long
layers
allergy - CORRECT ANSWER- an immune response or reaction to substances that are
usually not harmful
alopecia - CORRECT ANSWER- abnormal hair loss
alopecia areata - CORRECT ANSWER- patchy loss of hair occurring on the scalp or other
parts of the body
alopecia totalis - CORRECT ANSWER- severe case of alopecia areata where balding occurs
over the entire head
alopecia universalis - CORRECT ANSWER- severe case of alopecia areata where balding
occurs over the entire body
, amphoteric - CORRECT ANSWER- surfactants that are very mild and compatible with all
other surfactants
anagen - CORRECT ANSWER- the period of active growth
androgenic alopecia - CORRECT ANSWER- male or female pattern baldness
angle - CORRECT ANSWER- the space formed in between the point where two lines join;
combination of two straight lines joined together, producing various effects and qualities
anionic - CORRECT ANSWER- a shampoo with a detergent base that is inexpensive but has
excellent deep cleansing abilities and is easily rinsed from the hair
antiseptic - CORRECT ANSWER- an agent that prevents or reduces infection by eliminating
or decreasing the growth of microorganisms; it can be applied safely to the skin
apex - CORRECT ANSWER- the highest point of the head
arrector pili muscle - CORRECT ANSWER- a small, involuntary muscle located along the
side of the hair follicle that is responsible for 'goose bumps'
bacilli - CORRECT ANSWER- rod-shaped, spore-producing bacteria
bacteria - CORRECT ANSWER- one cell microorganisms
balance - CORRECT ANSWER- equal in proportion
beveling - CORRECT ANSWER- a technique that creates curved lines in a haircut by
cutting ends with a slight increase or decrease in length
UPDATED Questions and CORRECT
Answers
zero degree/blunt haircut - CORRECT ANSWER- no elevation cuts. Also known as a one
length, bob, or solid haircut technique
45 degree - CORRECT ANSWER- medium elevation cuts. Also known as a wedge or
graduated
90 degree/uniform layered haircut - CORRECT ANSWER- a uniform elevation cut at 90
degrees from the scalp and cut at the same length
180 degree/long layered haircut - CORRECT ANSWER- a haircut with increased long
layers
allergy - CORRECT ANSWER- an immune response or reaction to substances that are
usually not harmful
alopecia - CORRECT ANSWER- abnormal hair loss
alopecia areata - CORRECT ANSWER- patchy loss of hair occurring on the scalp or other
parts of the body
alopecia totalis - CORRECT ANSWER- severe case of alopecia areata where balding occurs
over the entire head
alopecia universalis - CORRECT ANSWER- severe case of alopecia areata where balding
occurs over the entire body
, amphoteric - CORRECT ANSWER- surfactants that are very mild and compatible with all
other surfactants
anagen - CORRECT ANSWER- the period of active growth
androgenic alopecia - CORRECT ANSWER- male or female pattern baldness
angle - CORRECT ANSWER- the space formed in between the point where two lines join;
combination of two straight lines joined together, producing various effects and qualities
anionic - CORRECT ANSWER- a shampoo with a detergent base that is inexpensive but has
excellent deep cleansing abilities and is easily rinsed from the hair
antiseptic - CORRECT ANSWER- an agent that prevents or reduces infection by eliminating
or decreasing the growth of microorganisms; it can be applied safely to the skin
apex - CORRECT ANSWER- the highest point of the head
arrector pili muscle - CORRECT ANSWER- a small, involuntary muscle located along the
side of the hair follicle that is responsible for 'goose bumps'
bacilli - CORRECT ANSWER- rod-shaped, spore-producing bacteria
bacteria - CORRECT ANSWER- one cell microorganisms
balance - CORRECT ANSWER- equal in proportion
beveling - CORRECT ANSWER- a technique that creates curved lines in a haircut by
cutting ends with a slight increase or decrease in length
