Empire Beauty School - Hair Cutting with
correct answers 2025
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
bloodborne pathogens - CORRECT ANSWER-infectious pathogenic microorganisms
that are present in human blood or bodily fluids and can cause disease in humans;
these include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B virus (HBV) and human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
carbuncle - CORRECT ANSWER-a localized infection caused by staphlylococci
bacteria; similar to a furuncle but larger
carving - CORRECT ANSWER-a cutting technique where the still blade is placed into
the hair and the shears are partially opened and closed while moving through the hair
catagen - CORRECT ANSWER-the period of break down and change of hair growth
cationic - CORRECT ANSWER-removes dirt from the hair shaft and provides softness
and moisture
correct answers 2025
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
bloodborne pathogens - CORRECT ANSWER-infectious pathogenic microorganisms
that are present in human blood or bodily fluids and can cause disease in humans;
these include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B virus (HBV) and human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
carbuncle - CORRECT ANSWER-a localized infection caused by staphlylococci
bacteria; similar to a furuncle but larger
carving - CORRECT ANSWER-a cutting technique where the still blade is placed into
the hair and the shears are partially opened and closed while moving through the hair
catagen - CORRECT ANSWER-the period of break down and change of hair growth
cationic - CORRECT ANSWER-removes dirt from the hair shaft and provides softness
and moisture
