IMPLEMENT/SUPPLIES
FUNCTION
Taper/Barber Comb
Helps to cut short lengths and refine the perimeter when used against
the skin
Towel
Protects client from getting wet during shampoo service
Plastic Cape
Protects client's clothing during the shampoo and haircutting service
Cloth Cape
Protects client's clothing during a dry haircutting service
Neck Strip
Protects client's skin from contact with the cape; replaces towel
during the haircutting service
Spray Bottle
Holds water; used to keep the hair damp while cutting
Haircutting Equipment
EQUIPMENT
FUNCTION
Haircutting Station
Provides a place for tools to be displayed and organized
Hydraulic Chair
Provides proper back support for client during the haircutting
service; adjustable
Wet Disinfectant Container
Holds solution for disinfecting implements
Shampoo Bowl
Supports client's neck and holds water and shampoo products during
a shampoo service
Haircutting Fundamentals
By developing your technical skills and following a systematic procedure, you will experience accu-
racy and consistency in all your work. The following haircutting techniques are presented in the
order or sequence in which you will perform any given haircut. These techniques consist of sec-
tioning, head position, parting, distribution, projection angle, finger and shear position and design
line. Other techniques with which you'll need to be familiar in order to be proficient at haircutting
include crosschecking, texturizing, outlining and special grooming. However, prior to learning
about any of these techniques, you will need to be familiar with the areas of the head.
Areas of the head
The most common areas, or reference points, of the head are the crest (parietal), interior, exterior, front,
back, sides, nape, crown, occipital, apex, fringe and perimeter. As mentioned earlier, the crest is the
widest area of the head. The area above the crest is referred to as the interior and the area below the
crest is the exterior. The front and back are divided vertically from ear to ear. The side is the area in
front and on top of the ear. The apex refers to the top or highest point of the head. In the back of the
head, right below the crest area, is a bone that protrudes from the head. This bone is known as the occip-
ital. Below the occipital is the nape, while above the occipital is the crown. The front area of the inte-
rior is referred to as the fringe (bangs). The area all around the hairline is referred to as the perimeter.
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