How do you determine an appropriate projection or travel for a layered cut?

• A. By controlling elevation and distributing weight evenly around the head while following the head shape.
• B. By using the longest blade length available.
• C. By applying gel to all sections.
• D. By always cutting with the hair wet.

Answer: (A)

Projection and travel in a layered cut come from how you lift each section (the elevation) and how you manage weight around the head while following its natural shape. When you raise sections higher, the hair moves away from the head more, creating more noticeable layers. Keep the elevation lower for less projection. To keep the layers balanced, distribute the weight evenly around the head so the cut sits smoothly from crown to nape and around the ears, maintaining a consistent silhouette as you move with the head’s contour. This approach ensures the layers fall evenly and look intentional.

The other choices don’t address this geometric aspect. The blade length affects length and texture but doesn’t determine how far hair travels from the head. Styling products like gel influence how hair behaves after the cut, not the cut’s projection. Cutting with the hair wet is a condition you might choose for certain textures, but it doesn’t define how you determine projection or travel.