The hand position that is used most often when cutting uniform or increasing layers is called _____.

• A. Creating layers without over direction
• B. Cutting under fingers
• C. Finger-to-finger grip
• D. Cutting over fingers

Answer: (D)

The technique described uses cutting over the fingers. When you cut over the fingers, the hair is lifted and rests on top of your fingers while the scissors blade travels above them. This setup acts as a steady guide for elevation, allowing you to remove length evenly as you work through each section. Because the fingers control the height and angle of the cut, you can create uniform or gradually increasing layers with consistent length from section to section. It keeps the weight distributed smoothly and helps prevent cutting too short, which is essential for achieving a clean layered look.

Cutting under the fingers works differently: the hair is held beneath the fingers, which changes the control of elevation and typically produces a different texture or weight distribution and isn’t as well suited for uniform or progressively layered cuts.