Which draping item is placed under the neck band during a haircut?

• A. Neck strip or paper towel
• B. Shampoo cape
• C. Towel
• D. Plastic wrap

Answer: (A)

The barrier under the neck band is a neck strip or paper towel. Placing this directly against the skin creates a clean, absorbent shield between the skin and the neck band, preventing loose hairs and moisture from irritating the neck and from leaking under the band. It also helps keep the cape and clothing cleaner and makes cleanup easier after the haircut.

A shampoo cape is meant to cover the body during washing, not to sit beneath the neck band in a haircut. A towel can protect clothing, but it doesn’t provide the dedicated barrier and absorbent surface that a neck strip or paper towel offers. Plastic wrap is used for processing or special chemical techniques, not for routine draping under the neck band.