Hairdressing Techniques

noun the action of cutting something

adjective having a sharp edge or point

• The cutting of the ribbon marked the official opening of the new building.
• I'm not a fan of cutting vegetables, it takes too long.
• I heard he's cutting class to go to the mall.
• Her cutting remarks left him feeling hurt and embarrassed.

noun the act of singeing

verb to burn superficially or slightly; scorch

• The chef accidentally singed his hand on the hot stove.
• Be careful not to singe your eyebrows when lighting the grill.
• I almost singed my hair off trying to fix the car engine.
• The scandal singed the reputation of the company.

noun a gradual decrease in thickness or width

verb to diminish or decrease gradually

• The doctor advised the patient to gradually taper off the medication to avoid any adverse effects.
• I'm going to taper my workout routine to prevent any injuries.
• I need to taper my spending this month and save some money.
• As the conversation continued, his voice began to taper off into a whisper.

verb to make or become less dense or crowded; to reduce in number or amount

• The forest was thinned to reduce the risk of wildfires.
• I thinned out my wardrobe by donating old clothes.
• I thinned the herd by cutting ties with toxic friends.
• His patience thinned as the meeting dragged on.

verb to reverse the twisting of something, to undo a twist

• She carefully untwisted the wires to ensure proper connection.
• I had to untwist the cap to open the bottle.
• I had to untwist the story to get to the truth.
• He had to untwist his thoughts before making a decision.