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Identifying Head Shapes and Points of Interest (a.k.a. Head Mapping)

As you follow the haircutting tutorials in this book, I keep both of us on the same page by referencing different areas of the head during haircut tutorials, such as addressing the nape of the neck … starting at the occipital bone … beginning at the parietal ridge … or locating the apex of the head. Figure 5-1 visually explains what I am referencing every step of the way.

FIGURE 5-1: Key anatomical features of the head.

We’ve all known more than a few blockheads, but none are based on the actual shape of their head. A human head has flat, rounded, and curved areas that you need to keep track of when cutting hair. (You can help keep yourself on track by frequently referencing Figure 5-2.)

Because most haircutters are visual learners, here’s a quick activity to help you become familiar with head mapping. You can identify the following head points on yourself as well as other people. You can also extend your activity by checking out the head shapes of your dog (top ridges) and ducks (very smooth). Every living thing is fair game for this activity. Make sure to have Figure 5-2 close by while doing the following:

1 Locating the apex.Locate the apex by placing a styling comb on top of the head as shown in Figure 5-2a. The apex, which is the highest point of the head, is where the comb makes contact with the scalp. Finding the apex is key to mapping the top section of the head.
2 Identifying the parietal ridge.Identify the beginning and ending of the parietal ridge (shown in Figure 5-2b). This is where the head curvature begins along the side of the head.
3 Finding the occipital bone.Identify the position and shape of the occipital bone as shown in Figure 5-2c. Because everyone’s occipital bone is shaped differently, this feature poses unique considerations for every haircut.

FIGURE 5-2: Locating key points of the head shape should be done before every haircut.

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