Milady Chapter 16

Question: this reference point is located by placing a comb flat on the top of the head, and comb will rest on the highest point

Answer: apex

Question: Hair that grows __________ the parietal ridge hangs because of gravity

Answer: below

Question: AKA one-length, zero-elevation, or no -elevation cut because it has no elevation or over direction

Answer: Blunt haircut

Question: section of hair located either at the perimeter or the interior of the cut, determines the length the hair will be cut; usually the first section that is cut to create a shape

Answer: guideline

Question: growth pattern where the hair stands straight up. Often found at the crown

Answer: cowlick

Question: countries responsible for manufacturing steel used in professional shears

Answer: Japan, Germany, USA

Question: Ideal Rockwell Hardness for shears

Answer: of at least 56 to 57 is ideal. Higher than 63 will make the shear too hard

Question: Shear tension that is too tight will cause…

Answer: user fatigue and unnecessary wear

Question: Shear tension that is too loose will cause…

Answer: folding the hair

Question: the hole will rest at or slightly over the cuticle area but not up to or over the knuckle on a shear with a…

Answer: correctly fitted thumb