West Virginia Barber Written Practice Exam

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What is it called when you shave the areas behind the ears, down the sides of the neck, and at the back neckline?

Beard trim
Outline shave
Neck shave
Taper up

The correct answer is: Neck shave

Shaving the areas behind the ears, down the sides of the neck, and at the back neckline is typically referred to as a "Neck shave." This process is crucial in achieving a clean and polished look after a haircut. The neck shave helps define the hairline at the back and sides, creating a neat appearance. Option A, Beard trim, is incorrect because a beard trim specifically involves grooming and shaping facial hair, not the areas around the head and neck. Option B, Outline shave, is not the most accurate term for the described process. While the term "outline" is related to defining lines in a haircut, it is not a commonly used industry term for the specific action described in the question. Option D, Taper up, is also incorrect. Tapering refers to gradually cutting hair shorter in length as it moves down the head, and "taper up" would be a reverse tapering technique. This term does not specifically encompass the action of shaving the areas behind the ears and down the sides of the neck.