Projection, AKA Elevation, is the angle at which the hair is held in relation to the:

Projection, AKA Elevation, is the angle at which the hair is held in relation to the:

• A. Curve of the head
• B. Shoulder line
• C. Hairline
• D. Face

Answer: (A)

Elevation refers to how far you lift a hair section away from the head, and the baseline used is the curve of the head. That curve provides the consistent reference point for measuring lift all around, since the head isn’t a flat plane. When you hold hair close to 0 degrees, it hugs the head; lifting it higher (toward 45, 90 degrees, etc.) builds more volume and shape. Using the curve of the head as the reference ensures the resulting silhouette sits predictably on the rounded surface, which is why this is the correct basis for projection. Options like the hairline, shoulder line, or the face are not the standard references for elevation, as they relate to other aspects of cutting and styling, not the amount of lift from the head.

Elevation refers to how far you lift a hair section away from the head, and the baseline used is the curve of the head. That curve provides the consistent reference point for measuring lift all around, since the head isn’t a flat plane. When you hold hair close to 0 degrees, it hugs the head; lifting it higher (toward 45, 90 degrees, etc.) builds more volume and shape. Using the curve of the head as the reference ensures the resulting silhouette sits predictably on the rounded surface, which is why this is the correct basis for projection. Options like the hairline, shoulder line, or the face are not the standard references for elevation, as they relate to other aspects of cutting and styling, not the amount of lift from the head.