Straight Cut and Scissors Technology

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Course Outline

  1. Straight Cut Project
  2. Scissors Parts and Functions
  3. Holding and Handling Scissors
  4. Hand Positions for Cutting
  5. Scissors Care and Safety
  6. Scissors Sizes and Uses

1. Straight Cut Project

★ Must-know

📌 The project aims to create a clean straight cut with a uniform line while preserving symmetry.

  • The selected technique uses a cutting angle, straight scissors and a standing position.

  • 🔄 The listed project stages are:

    1. diagnosis
    2. preparation
    3. cutting at
    4. verification

Further detail

  • The diagnostic identifies thick, straight, medium-length hair with regular implantation and slight holopage.

  • The expected result is a regular straight line, perfect symmetry, controlled volume and harmonized hair.

Memory Hook

A straight, uniform line contrasts with uncontrolled volume.

2. Scissors Parts and Functions

Key Concepts & Definitions

  • Scissors : an extension of the hairdresser’s hand and can cut, thin, equalize, point-cut and graduate hair

★ Must-know

📌 The scissors are divided into a gripping section and an active section.

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Quiz preview

1. The stages and technical choices of the Straight Cut Project include:

2. What is the primary goal of the Straight Cut Project in hairdressing?

3. Concerning scissors parts and functions, tick the correct statements:

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What hair type does the diagnostic identify in the Straight Cut Project?

Thick, straight, medium-length hair with regular implantation and slight holopage.

Straight Cut Project Goal - 📋

Achieve a clean, symmetrical, straight line.

What cutting angle and tools are used in the selected technique?

A 0° cutting angle with straight scissors and a standing position.

Scissors Parts and Functions - 🔑

Cut, thin, and shape hair; includes points, blades, screw.

What are scissors in hairdressing used for?

They are an extension of the hairdresser’s hand used to cut, thin, equalize, point-cut, and graduate hair.

How to hold scissors properly - 📖

Thumb in lower ring, finger in upper ring, little finger on tang, index/middle on upper branch.

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