Effelating is another term for which technique?

• A. Razor cutting
• B. Weaving
• C. Point cutting
• D. Slithering

Answer: (D)

Effilating is thinning the hair by removing bulk with a sliding, feathering motion along the length of the strand. This technique, described by the term slithering, involves guiding the hair with a comb and letting the tool glide through small sections in light passes to reduce weight without shortening overall length. The result is a softer, more natural blend and movement, useful for blending layers and reducing volume in thick hair. It’s different from weaving, which adds texture by interlacing strands; from point cutting, which creates texture with tiny vertical snips at the ends; and from razor cutting, which textures with a razor across the hair.