Pivot Point Barbering 108 Practice Exam

What technique is used to create volume in a haircut?

1. Straight cutting

2. Layering

3. Texturizing

4. Overdirection

The correct answer is: Layering

Layering is a technique used to create volume in a haircut by removing weight from the hair while maintaining its overall length or shape. When hair is layered, shorter sections are cut into the lengths of longer hair, creating a sense of movement and volume. This technique allows the hair to lift away from the scalp, enhancing body and fullness, which is particularly beneficial for those with finer hair types that may lack natural volume. In contrast, straight cutting typically results in a more uniform length across the hair, which does not promote volume. Texturizing primarily involves altering the hair's density or the texture of the ends to reduce bulk or create softness, which does not necessarily create volume. Overdirection, on the other hand, involves styling the hair in a way that moves it away from its natural fall, but it's not a primary cutting technique for layering volume into the haircut itself.