Chapter 16 Haircutting

head form

Also known as head shape; the shape of the head, which greatly affects the way the hair falls and behaves.

Occipital bone

Bone that protrudes at the base of the skull. To find the occipital bone, simply feel the back of the skull or place a comb flat against the nape and find where the comb leaves the head.

Apex

Highest point on the top of the head. This area is easily located by placing a comb flat on the top of the head. The comb will rest on that highest point.

four corners

Points on the head that signal a change in the shape of the head, from flat to round or vice versa. These may be located in one of two ways. One is by placing two combs flat against the side and back, and then locating the back corner at the point where the two combs meet (figure 16-5). The second is by making two diagonal lines crossing the apex of the head, which then point directly to the front and back corners (figure 16-6).

Parietal ridge (crest area)

Widest area of the head, usually starting at the temples and ending at the bottom of the crown. This area is easily found by placing a comb flat on the side of the head: The parietal ridge is found where the head starts to curve away from the comb. The parietal ridge is also referred to as the crest area

A(n) _____ is created when the space between two lines or surfaces intersect at a given point.

angle

The _____ area is also known as the fringe area.

bang

A(n) _____ line creates movement toward the face.

diagonal forward

reference points

ears, jawline, occipital bone, apex, parietal ridge (crest area)

A(n) _______ is a section of hair that determines the length the hair will be cut.

guideline

A _______ line is the type of line that directs the eye from one side to the other.

horizontal

The ______ is the part of the head that is found by placing a comb flat on the side of the head.

parietal ridge

A(n) _____ is the line dividing the hair at the scalp, separating one section of hair from another, creating subsections.

parting

The _____ on the head mark where the surface of the head changes, such as the ears, jawline, occipital bone, or apex.

reference points

A(n) _____ is the working area that the hair is separated into prior to cutting.

section

Reason for reference points

they mark where the surface of the head changed or the behavior of the hair changes. They are used to establish design lines that are proportionate.

A(n) _____ moves as the haircut progresses.

traveling guideline