Identify various haircutting elevations.

Identification should include various degrees (e.g., 0º, 45º, 90º, 180º) of elevation used during haircutting.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What role does elevation play in haircutting?
  • What result is produced from a 0º haircut? A 45º haircut? A 90º haircut?
  • When is it advisable to combine more than one elevation in a haircut?
  • What techniques can be used to avoid uneven steps in a haircut?
  • What safety procedures should be used when handling cutting implements?
  • Which haircuts require damp hair?
  • What hand positions should be used when cutting with shears? Razors? Clippers? Thinning shears?