Principles of Hair Design

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the five basic elements of three-dimensional hair design?

Answer 1

creativity

Question 2

The element of hair design that defines form and space is:

Answer 2

line

Question 3

Lines a constant distance apart in the same direction that are used to create width in a hair design are:

Answer 3

horizontal lines

Question 4

The type of line used to make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a(n):

Answer 4

vertical line

Question 5

Curved lines repeating in opposite directions create a(n):

Answer 5

wave

Question 6

Contrasting lines are horizontal and vertical lines that create a hard edge and form a:

Answer 6

90-degree angle

Question 7

Curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines are:

Answer 7

transitional lines

Question 8

Another name for the form or mass of a hairstyle is:

Answer 8

volume

Question 9

The part of the overall design that the client will respond to first is the:

Answer 9

silhouette

Question 10

The area surrounding the form or the area the hairstyle occupies is:

Answer 10

space

Question 11

The wave pattern used to accentuate the face and narrow a round head shape should be:

Answer 11

smooth

Question 12

The element used to define texture and line and tie design elements together is:

Answer 12

color

Question 13

To draw a line in a hairstyle in the direction you want the eye to travel, use a:

Answer 13

light color

Question 14

A single line of color, or a series of repeated lines, creates a:

Answer 14

bold, dramatic accent

Question 15

The comparative relationship of one thing to another in hair design is called:

Answer 15

proportion

Question 16

Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry in a design is called:

Answer 16

balance

Question 17

The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is said to have:

Answer 17

symmetrical balance

Question 18

The regular pulsation or recurrent pattern of movement in a design is the:

Answer 18

rhythm

Question 19

The principle of hair design that holds all the elements of design together is:

Answer 19

harmony

Question 20

The two defining characteristics of hair type are:

Answer 20

wave patterns and hair texture

Question 21

A client’s facial shape is determined by the position and prominence of the:

Answer 21

facial bones

Question 22

The facial shape that is one and a half times longer than its width across the brow is the

Answer 22

oval face

Question 23

The styling choice for a client with a round facial type would be a style that has:

Answer 23

volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides

Question 24

To offset or round out the square facial type, choose a style that has:

Answer 24

volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears

Question 25

The outline of the face, head, and figure seen in a side view is the:

Answer 25

profile

Question 26

The profile that is considered to be ideal is the:

Answer 26

straight profile

Question 27

Lighter highlights may be used at the temples to create the illusion of:

Answer 27

width

Question 28

A curved part is used for a high forehead or:

Answer 28

receding hairline

Question 29

Positioned between horizontal and vertical lines, often used to emphasize or minimize facial features

Answer 29

Diagonal lines

Question 30

Lines moving in a circular or semi-circular direction, used to soften a design

Answer 30

Curved lines

Question 31

Lines with a definite forward or backward movement

Answer 31

Directional lines

Question 32

Refers to wave patterns that must be taken into consideration when designing a style for a client

Answer 32

Design texture

Question 33

Established when an imaginary line is drawn through the center of the face and the two resulting halves of a hairstyle have an equal visual weight, but are positioned unevenly

Answer 33

Asymmetrical balance

Question 34

Also known as focus, in a design is what draws the eye first, before it travels to the rest of the design

Answer 34

Emphasis

Question 35

Face with a receding forehead and chin

Answer 35

Convex profile

Question 36

Face with a prominent forehead and chin, with other features receded inward

Answer 36

Concave profile

Question 37

Inspiration for design can come from

Answer 37

almost anywhere, at any time.

Question 38

What creates the shape, design, and movement of a hairstyle.

Answer 38

Lines

Question 39

An example of the use of single lines is the what hairstyle.

Answer 39

One-Length

Question 40

What hair does not reflect much light and can be coarse to the touch.

Answer 40

Curly hair and extremely curly

Question 41

Chemical wave pattern changes are considered permanent, lasting until

Answer 41

the new growth is long enough to alter the design.

Question 42

To measure symmetry, you should

Answer 42

divide the face into four equal parts.

Question 43

hair that offers the most versatility in styling.

Answer 43

Wavy, medium

Question 44

Diagonal back partings are used to create

Answer 44

the illusion of width or height in a hairstyle.

Question 45

The triangular section that begins at the apex, or high point of the head, and ends at the front corners

Answer 45

Fringe area