Hairdressing Terminology

verb Clipped is the past tense and past participle form of the verb 'clip', which means to cut or trim something with scissors or shears.

adjective Clipped can also be used as an adjective to describe something that has been cut short or trimmed neatly.

adverb Clipped can also be used as an adverb to describe how something was cut or trimmed, such as 'he clipped the hedges neatly.'

• The hedge in the garden was neatly clipped to maintain its shape.
• I clipped my coupons before heading to the store for some deals.
• She clipped him on the shoulder as a friendly gesture.
• His wings were clipped when he lost his job and had to downsize his lifestyle.

noun a stroke or blow given by a sharp-edged implement or by a whip or cane

verb to make an opening, incision, or wound with a sharp-edged tool or object

adjective having been cut or clipped

preposition used to indicate the point at which an action is directed or aimed

conjunction used to introduce a contrasting or opposing idea

• The tailor will cut the fabric according to your measurements.
• I need to cut my hair soon, it's getting too long.
• I'm going to cut class and hang out with my friends instead.
• She decided to cut ties with her toxic friend for good.

verb to make or become straight

adjective having a straight form or position

• She used a ruler to straighten the line of text on the page.
• Can you help me straighten up the living room before guests arrive?
• I'll just straighten out my hair before we head out.
• It took a lot of effort to straighten out the misunderstandings between the two parties.