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what statement is not true of the shear-over-comb technique?

select the correct response:

it was originally a barbering technique.
it should be used on dry hair.
it can create very short tapers.
the shear-over-comb technique is rarely used today.

Explanation:

Analyze the shear-over-comb technique

Using the Comb and Shear Coordination knowledge point
The shear-over-comb technique is a fundamental method in cosmetology and barbering where the comb holds the hair in place while the shears cut the lengths extending past the comb teeth.

Evaluate the statements

• "It was originally a barbering technique." This is true. It developed primarily in barbering for short, precise men's haircuts.
• "It should be used on dry hair." This is true. Cutting dry hair allows the stylist to see the natural growth patterns and weight distribution more accurately.
• "It can create very short tapers." This is true. The technique is excellent for blending and creating close, tapered perimeters.
• "The shear-over-comb technique is rarely used today." This is false. It remains a staple, highly popular technique in modern salons and barbershops.

Answer:

• (A) It was originally a barbering technique.
• (B) It should be used on dry hair.
• (C) It can create very short tapers.
• (D) The shear-over-comb technique is rarely used today. (Correct answer)