Cutting Angles

Question 1

What does the angle do to a hair cut?

Answer 1

• The angle determines the effect achieved for the cut

- Also effects the weight line and degree of graduation

Question 2

Explain a one length/level cut?

Answer 2

• Held at 0 degree angle
• No graduation
• Heavy base line

Question 3

Explain a square layer cut?

Answer 3

• Held at 180 degree angle

- Weight line below where 1st layer sits

Question 4

Explain a short graduation cut?

Answer 4

• Held at 45 degree angle
• Weight line below where 1st layers sits
• Low elevation

Question 5

Explain a uniform layer cut?

Answer 5

• Held at 90 degree angle

- No weight line

Question 6

Explain a long graduation cut?

Answer 6

• Held at 145 degree angle
• Weight line below where 1st layer sits
• High elevation