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Horizontal lines in haircutting are used to:

  1. Add height

  2. Add weight

  3. Create movement

  4. Reduce bulk

The correct answer is: Add height

Horizontal lines in haircutting are typically used to create a sense of height and elongation in a haircut. This is achieved by cutting the hair in a straight line, parallel to the ground, which makes the hair lay flat and long. The other options, such as adding weight or reducing bulk, involve cutting the hair in a diagonal or vertical direction, which would not create the desired effect of height. Creating movement is also not a primary purpose of horizontal lines in haircutting, as they are meant to create a clean, structured look. Therefore, A is the best answer out of the given options.