Title: Perform a basic taper cut.
Course: Master Barber I (Two-year Program) (19002-2YI) > Section: Cutting Hair

Performance should include following safety precautions and cutting techniques using hair shaping implements such as

- shears
- razors
- clippers
- thinning shears
- outliners/trimmers.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What safety procedures should be used when handling cutting implements?
- Which haircuts require damp hair?
- What hand positions should be used when cutting with shears? Razors? Clippers? Thinning shears?
- What is the difference between a layer cut and a taper cut?