Which term is used for thinning the hair to create structured, graduated lengths with shears?

• A. Ruffing
• B. Backcombing
• C. Texturizing
• D. Shingling

Answer: (C)

Texturizing is thinning the hair with scissors to create texture and a structured, graduated length. By removing small amounts of hair along the strands with thinning or texturizing shears (often using point-cutting or light slide-cut techniques), bulk is reduced without sacrificing length. This allows shorter sections to blend smoothly into longer ones and creates a controlled, stepped silhouette with movement. Ruffing adds volume, backcombing builds height, and shingling aims for a smooth, flat lay—none of which produce the purposeful thinning and graduated lines that texturizing achieves.