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Milady Chapter 16 Exam Review Questions
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The reference point that signals a change in head shape from flat to round or vice versa.
a. crown area
b. occipital corner
c. four corners
d. Parietal edge - Answers✔c. four corners
The straight lines used to build weight or create a one-length or low elevation haircut are:
a. parallel lines
b. horizontal lines
c. eight lines
d. diagonal lines - Answers✔b. horizontal lines
The straight lines used to remove weight or create graduated layers are:
a. cutting lines
b. diagonal lines
c. vertical lines
d. horizontal lines - Answers✔c. vertical lines
For control during haircutting, the hair is divided into uniform working areas called:
a. foundations
b. uneven
c. parts
d. sections - Answers✔d. sections
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The angle at which the fingers are held when performing a haircut is the:
a. end shape
b. blunt cut
c. cutting line
d. perimeter line - Answers✔c. cutting line
Which guideline is used when creating layers or a graduated cut?
a. traveling guideline
b. outer guideline
c. stationary guideline
d. shape guideline - Answers✔a. traveling guideline
the technique of combing hair away from its natural falling position, rather than straight out from
the head toward a guideline, is called:
a. subsectioning
b. overdirection
c. traveling guidelines
d. undercutting - Answers✔b. overdirection
For a client with a long face, the stylist would recommend a style that adds:
a. volume and height on top
b. fullness on the sides
c. weight to the chin and front
d. fullness in length - Answers✔b. fullness to the sides
To compensate for shrinkage associated with curly hair, the stylist should allow for shrinkage of :
a. 1/2 inch to 2 inches
b. 1/4 inch to 1 inch
c. 1/3 inch to 1 inch
d. 1 inch to 3 inches - Answers✔a. 1/2 inch to 2 inches
the direction that hair grows from the scalp into a natural falling position is the:
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Milady Chapter 16 Exam Review Questions
With Verified Answers
The reference point that signals a change in head shape from flat to round or vice versa.
a. crown area
b. occipital corner
c. four corners
d. Parietal edge - Answers✔c. four corners
The straight lines used to build weight or create a one-length or low elevation haircut are:
a. parallel lines
b. horizontal lines
c. eight lines
d. diagonal lines - Answers✔b. horizontal lines
The straight lines used to remove weight or create graduated layers are:
a. cutting lines
b. diagonal lines
c. vertical lines
d. horizontal lines - Answers✔c. vertical lines
For control during haircutting, the hair is divided into uniform working areas called:
a. foundations
b. uneven
c. parts
d. sections - Answers✔d. sections
1
, ©BRIGHTSTARS EXAM SOLUTIONS 2024/2025
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
The angle at which the fingers are held when performing a haircut is the:
a. end shape
b. blunt cut
c. cutting line
d. perimeter line - Answers✔c. cutting line
Which guideline is used when creating layers or a graduated cut?
a. traveling guideline
b. outer guideline
c. stationary guideline
d. shape guideline - Answers✔a. traveling guideline
the technique of combing hair away from its natural falling position, rather than straight out from
the head toward a guideline, is called:
a. subsectioning
b. overdirection
c. traveling guidelines
d. undercutting - Answers✔b. overdirection
For a client with a long face, the stylist would recommend a style that adds:
a. volume and height on top
b. fullness on the sides
c. weight to the chin and front
d. fullness in length - Answers✔b. fullness to the sides
To compensate for shrinkage associated with curly hair, the stylist should allow for shrinkage of :
a. 1/2 inch to 2 inches
b. 1/4 inch to 1 inch
c. 1/3 inch to 1 inch
d. 1 inch to 3 inches - Answers✔a. 1/2 inch to 2 inches
the direction that hair grows from the scalp into a natural falling position is the:
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