Which angle range defines low projection?

• A. 0° to 30°
• B. 30° to 60°
• C. 60° to 90°
• D. 90° to 120°

Answer: (A)

Projection in haircutting describes how far the hair is lifted away from the head during the cut. Low projection means minimal lift, keeping the hair close to the scalp. The range that produces this near-flat, close-to-head result is 0° to 30°. At this angle, weight stays concentrated near the scalp, yielding a stronger, blunter line with less layering. If you move to 30°–60°, you’re entering medium projection with more lift and a lighter silhouette. 60°–90° brings high projection for more volume and texture, and 90°–120° would create very extreme lift, which isn’t typical for basic level practice. So, the angle range for low projection is 0° to 30°.