COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD
HAIRCUTTING CLINICAL PORTION
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
increase layered form - Answer-180 degree
shorter interior progressing to longer exterior
uniformly layered form - Answer-90 degree
same length throughout
clipper - Answer-can achieve a variety of effects, depending on the blade attachment
(guard) used. create clean, precise lines or soft, broom like effect. Cuts hair the most
quickly
clipper-over-comb technique - Answer-hair is directed up and held position with the
comb. Clipper is positioned on top of comb. Allows you to remove lengths very close to
the scalp.
Large comb - Answer-Used to quickly remove lengths
Cutting comb - Answer-Used to cut shorter lengths
Taper comb - Answer-Used to define lines and refine perimeter
Fade haircut - Answer-Begin at center back and work from hairline upward.
Use clipper, no guard against skin
Work from back to side
Complete other side
Balance line around head
Attach small guard to clipper
Cut level 2
Work center to side to complete 2 level
Attach larger guard to clipper, cut level 3
Work up back and sides
Work front hairline to crown
Remove guard and blend each level
Texturize ends by cutting into hair with tips of shears
Outline perimeter
Shears - Answer-Creates clean, blunt edge.
Slithering - Answer-Hair is cut by sliding shears along length of hair segment.
Technique is used to remove bulk and create lighter, wispy locks.
HAIRCUTTING CLINICAL PORTION
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
increase layered form - Answer-180 degree
shorter interior progressing to longer exterior
uniformly layered form - Answer-90 degree
same length throughout
clipper - Answer-can achieve a variety of effects, depending on the blade attachment
(guard) used. create clean, precise lines or soft, broom like effect. Cuts hair the most
quickly
clipper-over-comb technique - Answer-hair is directed up and held position with the
comb. Clipper is positioned on top of comb. Allows you to remove lengths very close to
the scalp.
Large comb - Answer-Used to quickly remove lengths
Cutting comb - Answer-Used to cut shorter lengths
Taper comb - Answer-Used to define lines and refine perimeter
Fade haircut - Answer-Begin at center back and work from hairline upward.
Use clipper, no guard against skin
Work from back to side
Complete other side
Balance line around head
Attach small guard to clipper
Cut level 2
Work center to side to complete 2 level
Attach larger guard to clipper, cut level 3
Work up back and sides
Work front hairline to crown
Remove guard and blend each level
Texturize ends by cutting into hair with tips of shears
Outline perimeter
Shears - Answer-Creates clean, blunt edge.
Slithering - Answer-Hair is cut by sliding shears along length of hair segment.
Technique is used to remove bulk and create lighter, wispy locks.
