Haircutting

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Space between 2 lines or surfaces that intersect at a given point. angle
Highest point on the top of the head. apex
Hair is elevated to 90 degrees from the scalp & cut at the same length. Uniform-Layers
Smaller sections within a larger section of hair, used to maintain control of the hair while cutting. Subsections
Area of the head between the apex & back of the parietal ridge. crown
Haircutting technique similar to scissor-over-comb. clip-over-comb
Also known as projection or lifting. elevation
Process of working metal to a finished shape by hammering or pressing. forged
Elevation occurs when a section is lifted above 0 degrees. graduation
Hair that grows at the outermost perimeter along the face,around the ears, & on the neck. hairline
Internal part. interior
Create movement & volume in the hair by releasing weight. layers
Back part of the neck. nape
Cutting position in which the palms of both hands are facing each other. palm-to-palm
Outer line of a hairstyle. perimeter
Haircutting technique that removes bulk & adds movement through the lengths of hair. slicing
Parting into uniform working areas. sections
Process of thinning the hair to graduated lengths with shears. slithering
Haircutting effect in which there ia an even blend from very short at the hair line to longer lengths. taper
Amount of pressure applied when combing & holding a section. tension