Which type of shear is used mainly to remove bulk from the hair, and is often referred to as a thinning shear, tapering shear, or notching shear?

• A. Texturizing
• B. Thinning
• C. Tapering
• D. Notching

Answer: (A)

Removing bulk from the hair is the job of a texturizing shear. This tool has teeth on the blades that grab and remove small sections of hair, thinning the mass and creating movement without shortening the overall length. Thinning, tapering, and notching are common names for the same tool or for its specific blade configurations, all falling under texturizing shears. So the best answer identifies the type of tool used to reduce bulk, with those other terms pointing to its variations.