Chapter 14 Flashcards
What is a horizontal line?
Horizontal lines creat width in hair design. They extend in the same direction and maintain a constant distant apart- from the floor or horizon
What is vertical lines?
Vertical lines create length and height in hair design. They make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower as the eye follows the lines up and down.
What is diagonal lines?
Are positioned between horizontal and vertical lines. They are often used to emphasize or minimize facial features. Diagonal line are also used to create interest in hair design.
What is curved lines?
Lines moving in a circular or semi-circular direction, soften a design. They can be large or small, a full circle, or just part of a circle. Curved lines lines may move in clockwise or counter-clockwise direction. They can be placed horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. Curved lines repeating in opposite directions create a wave.
What are single lines?
One-length hair style. These hair styles are best for clients requiring the lowest maintenance when styling their hair
What are parallel lines
Repeating lines in a hairstyle. They can be straight or curved. The repetition of lines create more interest in the design. A finger wave is an example of a style using curved, parallel lines.
Contrasting lines
Are horizontal and vertical lines that meet at a 90degree angle. These lines create a hard edge. Contrasting lines in a design are usually for clients able to carry off a strong look
Transitional lines
Usually curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines
Directional lines
Are lines with a definite forward or backward movement
Form
The mass or general outline of a hairstyle. Outline or silhouette of the hair style
Space
The surrounding the form or the area the hairstyle occupies. A hairstylist must keep every angle in mind-not only of the forms being created, but of the spaces surrounding forms as well.
Design texture
Refers to wave patterns that must be taken into consideration when designing a style for your client.
Round jaw
Use straight lines at the jaw line
Square jaw
Use curved lines at the jaw line
Long jaw
Hair should be full and fall below the jaw to direct attention away from it