California Barber Written ExamHair Care ServicesMedium
A barber is performing a haircut and wants to create a gradual increase in length from the nape to the crown, resulting in a stacked or layered effect that builds weight at the perimeter. Which haircutting technique is being employed?
- AGraduation
- BOne-length cut
- CUniform layers
- DElevation
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Graduation
Graduation is a haircutting technique that creates a gradual increase in length by cutting the hair at an angle below 90 degrees, resulting in a stacked effect and building weight.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. A one-length cut has all hair cut to the same length, with no graduation or layering.
- C. Uniform layers involve cutting all hair to the same length from a central point, creating even layers throughout, not a stacked effect.
- D. Elevation refers to the angle at which the hair is held from the head, which is a component of graduation but not the technique itself.
Graduation Haircutting
A haircutting technique that creates a gradual increase in hair length, typically from the nape upwards, resulting in a stacked or beveled effect with built-up weight.
- Builds weight and fullness
- Hair cut at angles below 90 degrees
- Creates a 'stacked' appearance
Memory trick: One length, one level; Layers are even; Graduation builds; Elevation is the angle.