Principles of Hair Design

Which element of hair design relates to the mass or general outline of a hairstyle?

• space

• form

• line

• texture

How is the hair design element space defined?

• Space is the area the hairstyle occupies.

• Space is the mass of the hairstyle.

• Space is what defines the mass of the hairstyle and the area the hairstyle occupies.

• Space is what gives the illusion of motion in the hair.

Which design lines are repeating lines in a hairstyle that can be curved or straight?

• contrasting lines

• transitional lines

• parallel lines

• directional lines

Which design element is the directional wave patterns or illusion of motion in the hair?

• design line

• design texture

• form

• space

A stylist is designing a hairstyle with an interesting focal point that the stylist wishes to highlight. Which design element could the stylist consider to draw the eye to the style’s focal point?

• design lines

• form

• space

• design texture

A client with a petite frame and narrow hips and shoulders is discussing a new hairstyle with a cosmetologist. The client describes a popular, voluminous hairstyle as an option. What should the cosmetologist consider when discussing the desired style with the client?

• The cosmetologist should consider whether the volume of the hairstyle will achieve harmony by creating symmetry with the client’s body type.

• The cosmetologist should consider whether the rhythm of the style will create an interesting focal point.

• The cosmetologist should consider whether the hairstyle will adequately emphasize the client’s body type.

• The cosmetologist should consider whether the hairstyle will be proportional to the client’s body type.

The standard reference point that is the widest area on the head is the ______.

• parietal ridge

• apex

• occipital bone

• four corners

Which area of the head is between the apex and the back of the parietal ridge?

• bang area

• crown

• four corners

• nape

Where is the nape on the head?

• the area from the apex to the back of the ear

• the section that begins at the apex and ends at the front corners

• the area between the apex and the back of the parietal ridge

• the back part of the neck below the occipital bone

If a cosmetologist is styling the hair below the occipital bone, on which area of the head is the cosmetologist working?

• the back

• the nape

• the crown

• the sides