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What are horizontal lines used for in hair cutting?

  1. To thin the hair

  2. To add volume

  3. To build weight and create one-length and low elevation haircuts

  4. To measure hair length accurately

The correct answer is: To build weight and create one-length and low elevation haircuts

Horizontal lines are used to create one-length and low elevation haircuts by building weight. Option A is incorrect because thinning shears are typically used to thin the hair. Option B is incorrect because vertical lines are used to add volume. Option D is incorrect because vertical lines are used to measure hair length accurately.