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PRINCIPLES OF HAIR DESIGN

Total questions: 101

Worksheet time: 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

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

b)

the illusion of length to the face

c)

no volume around the area between the temples and no width around ears

d)

the illusion of width in the forehead

2.

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

a)

head shape

b)

chin line

c)

facial bones

d)

profile

3.

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

a)

bold, dramatic accent

b)

soft, warm excitement

c)

thinner and straighter accent

d)

closer-to-the surface accent

4.

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

a)

single lines

b)

transitional lines

c)

contrasting lines

d)

diagonal lines

5.

Colors that recede or move in toward the head, creating the illusion of less volume are:

a)

alternating colors

b)

lighter colors

c)

cooler colors

d)

warmer colors

6.

The 2 defining characteristics of hair type are:

a)

wave patterns and hair texture

b)

hair color and head profiles

c)

hair texture and hair length

d)

wave patterns and hair color

7.

The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is known as

a)

asymmetrical balance

b)

symmetrical balance

c)

elevated balance

d)

visual balance

8.

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

a)

pattern

b)

rhythm

c)

harmony

d)

design

9.

The facial shape that is considered to be ideal is the

a)

oblong face

b)

heart-shaped face

c)

oval face

d)

diamond face

10.

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

a)

curved angle

b)

45-degree angle

c)

90-degree angle

d)

30-degree angle

11.

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

a)

space

b)

curves

c)

color

d)

form

12.

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

a)

silhouette

b)

convex

c)

shape

d)

profile

13.

The area surrounding the form is:

a)

line

b)

space

c)

texture

d)

silhouette

14.

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

a)

texture

b)

silhouette

c)

combination

d)

space

15.

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

a)

color

b)

space

c)

line

d)

texture

16.

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

a)

diagonal

b)

wave

c)

dimension

d)

element

17.

THE WAVE PATTERN USED TO ACCENTUATE THE FACE AND NARROW A ROUND HEAD SHAPE SHOULD BE:

a)

smooth

b)

alternating

c)

curly

d)

combination

18.

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

a)

diagonal lines

b)

vertical lines

c)

horizontal lines

d)

arc lines

19.

The form or mass of a hairstyle may also be called:

a)

color

b)

volume

c)

angle

d)

space

20.

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

a)

volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides

b)

volume between temples and jaw

c)

no volume on top and volume and softness at sides

d)

volume on top and volume or length at sides

21.

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

a)

dark color

b)

light color

c)

warm color

d)

recessed color

22.

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

a)

oblong face

b)

oval face

c)

square face

d)

diamond face

23.

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

a)

silhouette

b)

volume

c)

balance

d)

asymmetrical

24.

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

a)

curved line

b)

vertical line

c)

contrasting line

d)

open line

25.

The profile that is considered to be ideal is the:

a)

concave profile

b)

balanced profile

c)

convex profile

d)

straight profile

26.

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

a)

space

b)

width

c)

height

d)

division

27.

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

a)

proportion

b)

principles

c)

contrasting

d)

volume

28.

An example of a style using curved, parallel lines that creates interest in a design is a:

a)

finger wave style

b)

softened line

c)

single-line style

d)

one level design

29.

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

a)

harmony

b)

rhythm

c)

emphasis

d)

balance

30.

A curved part is used for a high forehead or:

a)

receding hairline

b)

square face

c)

long face

d)

round face

31.

The five elements of hair design are:

a)

horizontal, ornamentation, curly, silhouette, 3 dimensional

b)

profile, symmetry, coarse, counterbalance, curvature

c)

proportion, harmony, balance, emphasis, rhythm

d)

form, space, line, color, wave pattern

32.

5 Principles of design are:

a)

profile, symmetry, coarse, counterbalance, curvature

b)

horizontal, ornamentation, curly, silhouette, 3 dimensional

c)

proportion, balance, rhythm, emphasis, harmony

d)

form, space, line, color, wave pattern

33.

The difference between a convex and a concave profile is;

a)

convex curves outward whereas concave curves inward

b)

concave curves outward whereas convex curves inward

c)

convex is straighter than concave which caves outward

d)

there is no difference between the two

34.

How do the elements of hair design apply to men?

a)

they apply to men in the same way they apply to little children

b)

they apply to men in the same way they apply to women

c)

they apply more to men than women

d)

they do not apply to men

35.

A stylist must consider the whole body when considering a hairstyle to ensure accurate:

a)

balance & proportion

b)

rhythm & harmony

c)

texture and design

d)

profiling and spacing

36.

What is considered the most important art principle of design?

a)

shape

b)

profile

c)

harmony

d)

ornamentation

37.

Three dimension sectioning is an effective way to measure the proportions of the:

a)

shoulders

b)

neck

c)

entire body shape

d)

face

38.

When 3 sectioning the facial area, the middle or second section includes:

a)

the lips and chin

b)

the forehead

c)

the eyebrows to the nose

d)

the nose through the lips

39.

The front hairline and the jaw are almost horizontal in which facial shape?

a)

diamond

b)

oval

c)

square

d)

round

40.

Which facial shape would require width at the forehead?

a)

heart

b)

oblong

c)

pear

d)

square

41.

Which of the following guidelines is not true if you client has a diamond face shape?

a)

add width at the cheekbones

b)

use a side part and diagonal fringe

c)

add width at the forehead

d)

add width at the jawline

42.

A dominant, protruding forehead and chin with a small nose are characteristic of a:

a)

straight profile

b)

concave profile

c)

convex profile

d)

short profile

43.

Straight, convex, and concave are terms used in design to refer to:

a)

facial shape

b)

body shape

c)

facial profile

d)

hair style

44.

The outline or silhouette of an object is described as :

a)

porosity

b)

texture

c)

form

d)

composition

45.

Adding volume to the fringe area and forehead will visually shrink the length of the nose in which profile?

a)

straight

b)

convex

c)

concave

d)

curved

46.

The direction that leads the eye through a hairstyle and creates visual illusions produced by using:

a)

horizontal and vertical lines

b)

diagonal lines

c)

curved lines

d)

all of the above

47.

The four line directions are horizontal, vertical, curved and;

a)

straight

b)

wavy

c)

diagonal

d)

jagged

48.

The surface appearance of thee hair whether it is curly or straight, smooth or layered is called:

a)

form

b)

texture

c)

composition

d)

color

49.

To soften angular faces use:

a)

horizontal lines

b)

vertical lines

c)

curved lines

d)

diagonal lines

50.

Which of the following is true regarding design decisions about clients who wear glasses?

a)

a square-shaped pair of glasses can give a narrow face more interest

b)

select small glasses for a large face

c)

select large glasses for a large face

d)

a narrow frame can add width to a narrow face

51.

Mark all which can be the sources of inspiration.

a)

Movies

b)

television

c)

magazines

d)

videos

e)

a person on the street, etc.

52.

Mark all the basic elements of three-dimensional hair design?

a)

Line

b)

Form

c)

Space

d)

Texture

e)

Color

53.

Match the following essential term with it's identifying term or phrase: Wide forehead

a)

Asymmetrical, off-center style is best

b)

Use curved lines at the jaw line

c)

Direct hair forward over the sides of the forehead

d)

A receding forehead and chin

54.

Match the following essential term with it's identifying term or phrase: Close-set eyes

a)

Use bangs with little or no volume

b)

Direct hair back and away from the face at the temples

c)

Move hair up and away from face along chin line

d)

Direct hair forward over the sides of the forehead

55.

Match the following essential term with it's identifying term or phrase: Crooked nose

a)

Asymmetrical, off-center style is best

b)

Use bangs with little or no volume

c)

Hair should be longer or shorter than chin

d)

Hair should be full and fall below the jaw

56.

Horizontal lines

a)

Lines are up and down

b)

Large or small, a full circle or just part of a circle

c)

Positioned between horizontal and vertical lines

d)

Extend in the same direction and maintain a constant distance apart

57.

Vertical lines

a)

Lines are up and down

b)

Large or small, a full circle or just part of a circle

c)

Positioned between horizontal and vertical lines

d)

Extend in the same direction and maintain a constant distance apart

58.

Diagonal lines

a)

Large or small, a full circle or just part of a circle c

b)

Lines are up and down

c)

Extend in the same direction and maintain a constant distance apart

d)

Positioned between horizontal and vertical lines\

59.

Curved lines

a)

Large or small, a full circle or just part of a circle

b)

Extend in the same direction and maintain a constant distance apart

c)

Positioned between horizontal and vertical lines

d)

Lines are up and down

60.

Horizontal lines

a)

Soften a design.

b)

Create length and height in hair design.

c)

Create width in hair design.

d)

gn. Create interest in hair design and emphasize or minimize facial features.

61.

Vertical lines

a)

Create interest in hair design and emphasize or minimize facial features.

b)

Create length and height in hair design.

c)

Create width in hair design.

d)

Soften a design.

62.

Diagonal lines

a)

Soften a design.

b)

Create width in hair design.

c)

Create length and height in hair design.

d)

Create interest in hair design and emphasize or minimize facial features.

63.

Curved lines

a)

Create width in hair design.

b)

Soften a design.

c)

Create interest in hair design and emphasize or minimize facial features.

d)

Create length and height in hair design.

64.

Describe a single line in hairstyling.

a)

A one-length hairstyle, best on clients requiring the lowest maintenance when styling their hair.

b)

A repeating line; can be straight or curved; repetition creates more interesting design; finger waves are an example

c)

Horizontal and vertical lines that meet at a 90-degree angle; creates a hard edge; good for clients able to carry off a strong look.

d)

Usually curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal and vertical lines.

e)

These are lines with a definite forward or backward movement.

65.

Describe a parallel line in hairstyling

a)

Horizontal and vertical lines that meet at a 90-degree angle; creates a hard edge; good for clients able to carry off a strong look.

b)

A one-length hairstyle, best on clients requiring the lowest maintenance when styling their hair.

c)

Usually curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal and vertical lines.

d)

These are lines with a definite forward or backward movement.

e)

A repeating line; can be straight or curved; repetition creates more interesting design; finger waves are an example

66.

Describe a contrasting line in hairstyling

a)

These are lines with a definite forward or backward movement.

b)

A one-length hairstyle, best on clients requiring the lowest maintenance when styling their hair.

c)

A repeating line; can be straight or curved; repetition creates more interesting design; finger waves are an example

d)

Horizontal and vertical lines that meet at a 90-degree angle; creates a hard edge; good for clients able to carry off a strong look.

e)

Usually curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal and vertical lines.

67.

Describe a transitional line in hairstyling.

a)

A one-length hairstyle, best on clients requiring the lowest maintenance when styling their hair.

b)

A repeating line; can be straight or curved; repetition creates more interesting design; finger waves are an example

c)

Horizontal and vertical lines that meet at a 90-degree angle; creates a hard edge; good for clients able to carry off a strong look.

d)

These are lines with a definite forward or backward movement.

e)

Usually curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal and vertical lines.

68.

Describe a directional line in hairstyling

a)

Horizontal and vertical lines that meet at a 90-degree angle; creates a hard edge; good for clients able to carry off a strong look.

b)

A repeating line; can be straight or curved; repetition creates more interesting design; finger waves are an example

c)

These are lines with a definite forward or backward movement.

d)

Usually curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal and vertical lines.

e)

A one-length hairstyle, best on clients requiring the lowest maintenance when styling their hair.

69.

is a mass or general outline of a hairstyle that is three-dimensional and has length, width, and depth.

a)

Space

b)

Line

c)

Form or volume

d)

Design Texture

e)

Haircolor

70.

Space

a)

The area surrounding the form or the area the hairstyle occupies

b)

Outline of the overall hairstyle

c)

Horizontal and vertical lines that meet at a 90-degree angle

d)

Unequal proportions designed to balance facial features

71.

Wave patterns or must be considered when designing a style for a client.

a)

scars

b)

curls

c)

silhouette

d)

Design Texture

72.

All hair has a natural wave pattern described as:

a)

Straight

b)

Wavy

c)

Curly

d)

Extremely curly

73.

This type of wave pattern reflects the most light:

a)

Straight

b)

Wavy

c)

Curly

d)

Extremely curly

74.
 Lines that are parallel to the floor are known as ________________. 
a)
vertical
b)
curved
c)
horizontal
d)
transitional
75.
 Lines used to soften a design are  ________________.
a)
straight
b)
curved
c)
diagonal
d)
transitional
76.
 An example of a line that is found in the one-length or blunt cut hairstyle is the ________________ line. 
a)
single
b)
double
c)
vertical
d)
circular
77.
When choosing haircolor, it should be compatible with the  client’s ________________. 
a)
body odor
b)
skin tone
c)
fashion sense
d)
clothing sty
78.
 Curly hair can be permanently straightened with ________________.
a)
hair relaxers
b)
flat iron
c)
curling iron
d)
butter
79.
Curly and extremely curly hair do not reflect much light and could  be ________________ to the touch
a)
coarse
b)
soft
c)
limp
d)
smooth
80.
The five principles of hair design are proportion, balance, rhythm, emphasis, and ________________. 
a)
dub step
b)
music
c)
harmony
d)
anger
81.
This is what type of hairstyle
a)
asymmetrical
b)
symetrical
c)
cute
d)
curly
82.
This face is
a)
um
b)
front profile
c)
convex
d)
concave
83.
Bangs with little or no volume should be used for a ________________. 
a)
Large forehead
b)
Small forehead
c)
low forehead
d)
pointy chin
84.
A part that helps develop height on top and make thin hair appear fuller is  the ________________ part. 
a)
zig zag
b)
center
c)
side
d)
triangular
85.
The ________________ part is considered to be the classic part and is usually used for an oval face, but can be used to create the illusion of oval for a round or wide face. 
a)
center
b)
side
c)
diagonal
d)
zig zag
86.
The ________________ part is used for a receding hairline or high forehead. 
a)
side
b)
center
c)
curved
d)
wigglely
87.
Men are limited to only a few hairstyling options
a)
true
b)
false
88.
 A hair design should have only one point or area of emphasis
a)
true
b)
false
89.
 Lighter and warmer colors are used to create the illusion of ________________. 
a)
closeness
b)
volume
c)
slimness
d)
dimension
90.
 Lines that meet at a 90-degree angle and create a hard edge are  called ________________ lines
a)
banana
b)
horizontal
c)
contrasting
d)
diagonal
91.
 Lines positioned between horizontal and vertical, which are used to create interest, are ________________. 
a)
diagonal
b)
transitional
c)
zig zag
d)
wavy
92.

The stylist analyses a client's hair for the following things

a)

texture, porosity, diversity, elasticity

b)

texture, porosity, density, elasticity

c)

tension, porosity, density, elasticity

d)

texture, poison, density, elasticity

93.

This photo illustrates.....

a)

Hair Porosity

b)

Hair Texture

c)

Hair Colour

d)

Hair Density

94.

Hair that has a healthy, compact cuticle is less....

a)

Dense

b)

Porous

c)

Textured

d)

Elastic

95.

If your client's hair is fine and brittle you need to do the following things (check all that apply

a)

Use more alkaline chemicals

b)

Cut very little off the ends

c)

Reduce the processing time

d)

Shampoo twice

96.

Hair with normal _________________ holds wet sets, hot tool curls and permanent waves without drooping.

a)

texture

b)

porosity

c)

density

d)

colour

97.

A client with a high number of hairs per square inch on their head is to said to have high _________________

a)

texture

b)

coverage

c)

hair count

d)

density

98.

Elasticity is the hairs ability to

(a)  

99.

Elasticity is the hairs ability to ...... (choose the most correct answer).

a)

stretch until it is double its lenght

b)

stretch and return to its original length

c)

stretch and bounce back

d)

stretch and return to its original length without breaking

100.

More product and time is needed for a client with hair that has high ...............

a)

Elasticity

b)

Density

c)

Porosity

d)

Texture

101.

List some sources of inspiration.

a)

Movies

b)

television

c)

magazines

d)

videos

e)

a person on the street, etc.