Florida Barber License Practice Test

When cutting hair, what does elevating the hair below 90 degrees typically achieve?

1. Textured layers

2. Building weight

3. Removing bulk

4. Creating volume

The correct answer is: Building weight

Elevating the hair below 90 degrees is a technique that typically results in building weight in a haircut. When the hair is cut at lower angles, the weight of the hair is retained more effectively at the ends. This can create a fuller look and give the hairstyle more body, making it ideal for styles that need to maintain some weight. In contrast, cutting hair above 90 degrees generally leads to a more layered and textured appearance, as it removes weight and enhances movement. Removing bulk is typically accomplished through techniques that involve cutting at different angles or using thinning shears rather than simply elevating hair lower. Creating volume, on the other hand, is often achieved by elevating the hair higher, which allows for lift and movement, contrasting the effects of a lower elevation. Thus, the correct option focuses on the fundamental principle of weight distribution in hair cutting techniques.