To perform a bevel-under effect, the blade is positioned behind the section of the hair and moved in which type of strokes?

• A. Long strokes
• B. Curved strokes
• C. Zigzag strokes
• D. Back-and-forth motion

Answer: (B)

Bevel-under is about guiding the blade to lightly bevel the underside of the hair as you pass, so the motion must follow the contour of the head. When the blade is behind the section and moved in curved strokes, the edge sweeps around the section, creating a soft, rounded under-edge rather than a straight, flat line. Curved movements reinforce control and let the blade mirror the natural shape of the head, producing a gentle bevel and smooth transition. Long strokes tend to remove hair evenly along the length and can flatten the bevel; zigzag or back-and-forth motions introduce texture or chop, which isn’t the same smooth under-bevel outcome.