Chapter 14:: Principles Of Hair Design Flashcards
asymmetrical balance
Is established when two imaginary halves of a hairstyle have an equal visual weight, but the two halves are positioned unevenly. Opposite sides of the hairstyle are different lengths or have a different volume. Asymmetry can be horizontal or diagonal.
balance
establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry. in hairstyling, it is the relationship of height to width.
bang area
aka FRINGE are; triangular section that begins at the apex, or high point of the head, & ends at the front corners.
concave profile
curving inward; receding forehead & chin.
curved lines
lines moving in a circular or semi-circular direction; used to soften a design.
design texture
wave patterns that must be taken into consideration when designing a style.
diagonal lines
lines positioned between horizontal & vertical lines. they are often used to emphasize or minimize facial features.
directional lines
lines w/a definite forward or backward movement.
emphasis
aka FOCUS; the place in a hairstyle where the eye is drawn first before traveling to the rest of the design.
form
the mass or general outline of a hairstyle. it is three-dimensional & has length, width, & depth.
harmony
the creation of unity in a design; the most important of the art principles. holds all the elements of the deign together
horizontal lines
lines parallel to the floor or horizon; create width in design.
parallel lines
repeating lines in a hairstyle; may be straight or curved.
profile
outline of the face, head, or figure seen in a side view.
proportion
the comparative relation of one thing to another; the harmonious relationship among parts or things
