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WorksheetsPrinciples of hair design and Hair styling
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
All of the following are reasons cosmetologists should study and have a through
understanding of hair design principles EXCEPT
Understanding hair design principles allows cosmetologists to know why a particular hairstyle will or will not be the best choice for a client
Understanding hair design principles assists cosmetologists in achieving their styling
Understanding hair design principles enable cosmetologists to convince their clients to try their styled in a way they don't typically have it styled
Understanding hair design principles gives cosmetologists the skills to create looks that emphasize their clients best attributes while minimizing areas of concern
Which of the five planning steps to bringing a design to life involves a stylist learning
and growing from past design mistakes?
Seek inspiration
Work the plan
try and try again
Take calculated risks
Which planning step in bringing an artistic design to life is defined as
the stylist deciding which tools and techniques are needed to achieve their design?
Work the plan
Seek inspiration
Try and try again
create a plan
All of the following are planning steps in bringing a design to life EXCEPT
Take calculated risks
Try and try again
Seek inspiration
Consult a mentor
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
Spaced 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
Direction lines
Which design elements is the directional wave patterns or illusion of motion in the hair?
Design lines
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 styles focal point?
design line
form
space
design texture
Which principle of hair design is defined as the comparative relationship of one thing to another?
Balance
rhythm
emphasis
Proportion
The hair design principle of emphasis is defined as ______
The focus that first draws the eye
A recurrent pattern of movement in a design
The design unity
Establishing appropriate in a design
Which of the following statements is true about proportion in hair design?
Styles cropped to above the shoulders with gentle wave patterns usually flatter taller, lager frames
Medium or longer styles with softer curves flatter shorter, smaller proportions
The classic guide for proportions is that hair should not be wider than the center of the shoulders
The proportions of the entire body have commonly been determined by the measurement of the head from eat to ear
The negative outcome could result if a cosmetologist fails to consider emphasis when designing a hairstyle?
The style could have too many points of focus, which keeps the hairstyle from having and area of interest
The style could be small or large in comparison to the clients head and body
The hairstyle may be too different from one part of the head to another
The hairstyle will have a pattern that is inconsistent
A client with a petite frame and a narrow hips and shoulders is discussing a new hairstyle with a cosmetologist the client describes a popular voluminous hairstyle as an option. What shoulder 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 created symmetry with the client 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 clients body type
The cosmetologist should consider whether the hairstyle will be proportional to the clients 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
nape
crown
bang area
four corners
If a cosmetologist places a comb flat against the nape, the location where the comb leaves the head is the _____
Occipital bone
parietal ridge
apex
crest
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, om which area of the head is the cosmetologist working?
The back
the nape
the crown
the sides
Which description is true of very curly, fine hair?
Very curly, fine hair cannot be straightened by blow drying
Blow drying can be effective on very curly, fine hair, but is often easier for the stylist than for the client
Very curly, fine hair responds well to a blow dryer and thermal flat iron
Very curly, fine hair responds well to blow drying with various brush sizes
Which hair patterns and texture hugs the head shape, lacks body, and has marginal elasticity?
coily, afro-texture
curly, medium
wavy, coarse
straight, fine
which hair patterns and texture tangles easily and benefit from the use of a thermal protecting detangle
product before blow drying?
Coily afro-texture
curly, fine
straight, coarse
wavy, medium
What is a problem when trying to style straight, fine hair?
Straight, fine hair can appear dense, making it difficult to design a style that uses long hair
straight, fine hair hugs the head shape, which can separate the hair, revealing the scalp if the hair is too long
Straight, fine hair becomes heavy when wet, so a style must accommodate the way it will hang when wet.
Straight, fine hair lacks body and has limited elasticity, so there are limited styling options if left in its natural state
A new client would like to know their hair type on the Andre walker hair typing system. To determine the clients hair type in this system, what should the cosmetologist consider during the consultation with the client?
The cosmetologist should determined the form and space of the hair
The cosmetologist should determined the patterns and placement of the hairs color
The cosmetologist should determine the hairs texture and density
The cosmetologist should determine the natural parting of the hair
What style options will best fulfill a clients desire to make an oblong face appear shorter and wider
Choose a chin-length style that is close on the top if the head with more volume on the sides
Choose a style with height on the top, volume at the temple, and a soft bang.
Choose a style with the hair close to the head, no volume, and a silhouette widest at the jaw and neck
most style will work for this face type, but the cosmetologist should consider other feature like head proportions or whether the clients wears glasses
How should a cosmetologist determine whether a client has a square facial type
Look for facial contours that are narrow at the forehead with a wide jaw and chin line
Look for facial contours with a narrow forehead, extreme width through the cheekbones, and a narrow chin
Look for facial contour that are wide at the temples, narrow at the middle third of the face, and squared off at the jaw
Look for facial contour with a wide forehead and narrow chin line
If a cosmetologist observes that a clients face has a wide jaw and chin line with a narrow forehead, which face shape does the client have
Triangular
Inverted triangle
Oblong
Oval
A client with a round face type will be best complemented by a hairstyle that_____
Shapes the hair close to the head and adds volume between the temples and jaw
Adds volume at the temples and some height at the top
adds volume on the top and is close to the sides of the head
is full across the jaw line and forehead but close at the cheekbones line
What hairstyle best complements a profile that has a receding forehead and chin
Most hairstyle will complement this profile
Arrange curls or bangs over the forehead, and create a style that is close to the head at the nape with hair moving forward in the chin area.
Softly style the hair at the nape with an upward movement while deemphasizing the hair on the forehead
Arrange curls or bangs over the forehead, and softly style the hair at the nape with an upward movement
What lower face proportions are best complemented by hair that is full and falls below the jaw
A receding chin
a long jaw
a large chin
a round jaw
The lengths of sideburns should be____
Parallel with the top of the upper lip
Aligned with the occipital bone
equal on each side of the face
Adjusted to appear even in length
What color should a stylist consider using to create the illusion of more hair volume?
Light, warm color
Dark, cool colors
Alternating lighter, warmer colors with darker, cooler colors
Hair color cannot give the illusion of volume
The basic design line type that creates length and height in a hairstyle is _____
Horizontal lines
Vertical Lines
Transitional Lines
Contrasting Lines
The hair design principle that can be evaluated by dividing the face into four equal parts is_____
Proportion
Rhythm
Balance
Harmony
An element of a hairstyle design that attracts the eye represents the design principle
Rhythm
Proportion
Harmony
Emphasis
To locate the parietal ridge, a stylist would place a comb_____
Flat on the side of the head
Flat against the nape
Flat on the top of the head
Flat against the back of the head and another comb flat against the side of the head
The area of the head that begins at the apex and ends at the front corners is called the _____
Crown
Bang area
Nape
Front
A stylist is preparing to perform a permanent waving chemical service on a client with straight , coarse hair. The last time the stylist performed this service with the client, the results were not satisfactory, as the hair did not curl as much as was intended. Which of the following is a consideration the stylist should take into account before performing this service again?
The client hair patterns and texture are voluminous, so to maintain the curl, some interior weight should be removed with texture shears
The clients hair pattern and texture are responsive to blow drying, so to maintain the curl, blow drying should be kept to a minimum
The client hair patterns and texture are moisture resistant, so the chemical service may take longer to process
The client hair pattern and texture respond well to rollers and thermal styling, so these techniques should be used in place of a chemical services
Why should a stylist cut curly, coarse hair when it is dry
curly, coarse hair is moisture resistant, so it won't be fully wet, making cuts uneven if styled wet
Curly, coarse hair straightens as it dries, so it will appear much longer if cut wet
Curly, coarse hair shrinks as it dries, so it will appear much shorter if cut wet
Curly, coarse hair gains volume as it dries, so hair will be more voluminous than desired if cut wet
A stylist is meeting with a client seeking a new hairstyle that will better complement the client face
type the clients face is wide at the cheekbones but narrow at the chin and forehead. What style choices would be
beneficial to the client
Choose a chin-length style with volume on the sides and the hair cut close to the top of the head
Shape the hair close to the head around the temples and jaw while adding width around the ears
Style the hair close to the head with no volume and long bangs
Shape the hair close to the head at the cheekbone line with more fullness at the forehead and jaw line
The__ for design are likely to come from many sources movies, TV, magazines, videos, even a person on the street anywhere, at any time
Analytics
Inspiration
Standards
Tools
The five basic elements of three-dimensional hair design are lines, form, space, design texture, and ____
Pattern
Proportion
Color
Balance
Lines are positioned between horizontal and vertical lines and are often used to
emphasize or minimize facial features
Parallel
Transitional
Curved
Diagonal
To measure symmetry, the stylist should divide the face into___parts
two equal
three
four equal
five
The regular pulsation or recurrent pattern of movement in a design is known as the ____
Design
pattern
rhythm
harmony
The basic hair textures are fine, medium, and ___
Thick
Wavy
Curly
Coarse
A clients facial shape is determined by the position and prominence of the ____
Head shape
Chin line
Profile
Facial bones
Which facial shape 1.5 times longer than its width across the brow?
Square face
Oblong face
Diamond face
Oval face
The outline of the face, head, and figure seen in a side view is known as the ___
Profile
Shape
Silhouette
Convex
___Back partings are used to create the illusion of width or height in a hairstyle
Straight
Diagonal
Zigzag
Side
Each of the following is a very professional hair styling can enhance a beauty career EXCEPT
A professional cosmetologist should be able to work with and style every hair type
Hair styling is a foundational skill for delivering a clients desired outcome
Proficient hair styling skills make true hair dresser
Knowing basic hair styling techniques will allow you to become a certified wedding specialist
Which statement best describes natural hair styling?
Styling that used natural hair growth and curl patterns to design the hair cut
styling that does not use chemicals or alter textured hairs natural curl or coil pattern
styling that uses only certified organic ingredients from natural sources
Styling that uses no products and relies on the hairs natural oils
During a hairstyle consultation, when cosmetologists analyze whether the hair is straight, wavy, curly, or coily, they are considering the hairs___
Pattern
Density
Condition
Porosity
If a cosmetologist is analyzing the diameter of hair, they must consider____
Whether the hair is coarse, medium, or fine
Whether the hair is oily, dry, hard, soft, rough, or smooth
Whether the hair straight, wavy, curly, or coily
Whether the hair is able to retain a hairstyle
Which statement best describes co-styling
Co-styling is the process of the client and the stylist creating a new hair design together
Co-styling is the client assisting the stylist, such as by holding hair during a treatment
Co-styling is the client performing technique on the hair at home
Co-styling is a team of cosmetologist working together to deliver the clients desired result.
During a consultation a client informs the stylist of desire to transition to natural hair styling. Select the most appropriate question the stylist should ask to determine a look suited to the clients desire
Are the hair care products you use certified organic
What if your weekly hair care maintenance routine
Do you have extra time to care for your hair
what is your typical weekly time spent outdoors exposing your hair to sunlight
What is the cleansing conditioner that refreshes and adds moisture to the hair in-between
the weekly shampoo routine?
Co-style
Curl "n" Go
Serum
Co-wash
Which is the most appropriate brush to use when a client desire a beveled blowout look?
Round brush
edging brush
styling brush
paddle brush
Which is the most appropriate comb to use when a styling is creating a hairstyle with finger waves
feather comb
cutting comb
styling comb
tail comb
Which implement can be used to secure long hair
Single-prong clip
double-prong clip
duckbill clip
croc clamp
A ____ has slender nylon and natural bristles and a tail for sectioning
paddle brush
styling brush
edging brush
teasing brush
A ____ has alternating short and long teeth that provide lift, volume, and fullness to the hair
teasing comb
tail comb
feather comb
edging comb
A stylist is helping a local school design hairstyles for a children's theater performance. One actor's
style needs a hard-hold styling aid, but since it is for child, it needs to wash out easily. Which type of product should
the stylist recommend?
Styling cream
water-based pomade
serum
clay pomade
which styling aid is used for wet sets?
setting foam
serum
styling cream
styling lotion
What is the purpose of using the styling aid sheen?
to control the fine hair around the edges of the face
to add control and shine to curls
to give the hair a luminous appearance
to add volume to wet hair
Which sentence best describe a benefit that can be realized from the stylist's choice between a blow dryer
with an AC motor or one with DC motor?
A stylist is likely to be to dry hair more quickly using blow dryer with a DC motor
A stylist is less likely to develop hand health issues when using a blow dryer with an AC motor
A stylist will have to purchase a new blow dryer less frequently when using a blow dryer with a DC motor
A stylist is less likely to experience hearing damage when using a blow dryer with an AC motor
The blow dryer attachment that alters the air flow to help keep textural definition is ____
A diffuser
A concentration nozzle
A strightening pick
A straightening comb
Which of the following is an advantage of using a blow dryer instead of a hooded dryer?
A blow dryer uses an AC motor, whereas a hooded dryer uses a DC motor
A blow dryer can set endothermic perms, whereas a hooded dryer cannot
A blow dryer provides direct heat to dry the hair, whereas a hooded dryer works similar to air drying
A blow dryer can add volume as it dries, whereas a hooded dryer cannot
How should a blow dryer service be performed to smooth the hair cuticle?
Move the blow dryer in a constant back-and-forth motion
Direct the hot air from the scalp towards the ends of the hair
Partially towel dry the hair
reduce the airflow speed and temperature
To create tension, a cosmetologist should use a blow dryer with a concentrator attachment and a___ brush
Detangling
vent
styling
edging
A stylist is curling a client's hair for a special event. The client's hair is fine textured and bleached.
At what temperature should the thermal iron be set?
250 degrees Fahrenheit (121 degrees celsius)
325 degrees Fahrenheit (163 degrees celsius)
375 degrees Fahrenheit (191 degrees celsius)
400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees celsius)
Combs that are used for thermal curling should be made of ____
plastic
nylon blends
soft metal
hard rubber
For which type of thermal iron is ti necessary to wear a heat-resistant glove?
flat iron
clamp-free irons
marcel iron
crimping irons
The correct temperature of the iron for thermal curling is determined by the____
texture of the hair
length of the hair
type of iron used
size of the iron used
A stylist is performing a service for a client who wants clearly defined wavy, saw tooth patterns in the hair.
What should the stylist do to achieve this result?
Apply a styling spray on the hair, and allow it to dry before using a beveled flat iron
Use a beveled flat iron to create the pattern, then apply a styling spray.
Applying a styling spray on the hair, and allow it to dry before using a crimping iron
Use a crimping iron to create the patterns, then apply styling spray
How is a spring iron different from a Marcel iron?
A spring iron has a small barrel size, and a Marcel iron has larger barrel sizes
A spring iron can operate at a range of temperatures, and a Marcel iron operate only at high temperature
A spring iron is used to curl long hair, and a Marcel iron is used to curl short hair
A spring controls the clamp pressure on a spring iron,and the stylist manually controls the clamp pressure on a Marcel iron
Which technique can help ensure successful smoothing of hair with a flat iron?
Apply a styling spray to the hair, and let it dry before the flat iron service
Move the iron down the hair shaft with a comb in front of the iron
Smoothly move the iron down the hair shaft from root to end, brush the hair, and them move the iron down the hair shaft in a second pass to split into two separate sections.
Clamp the hair in the iron for the required time, then carefully align the end of that section with the beginning of the next section to be clamped in the iron
It is important to____ a new brass pressing comb so that it will hold heat evenly along it entire length and provide consistent results.
wash
dry
temper
test
What process involves temporarily straightening extremely curl hair by means of a heated comb?
Hair texturing
hair relaxing
hair pressing
hair treatments
A ____ removes about 60 to 75 percent of the curl from the hair
Soft press
medium press
hard press
double press
How should a stylist performing a soft press thermal pressing service change their procedure to accommodate different hair textures and densities
change the size of the hair subsections
Change the amount of moisture in the hair
Change how frequently the comb is cleaned
Change whether or not a pressing oil or cream is used
It is never recommended to perform thermal pressing on____
Bleached hair
gray hair
short hair
tinted hair
During a consultation, a client describes a desired cropped hairstyle with natural curls, The client has highly textured hair.
Which method should the stylist use to achieve this style
The crochet method
The curly method
The loc method
The coily method
Which natural textured set involves opening a braid to create a textured-on-texture effect with added volumes?
bantu knot-out style
braid-out set
flat twist
glamour waves
If a client is growing locs and a bulb can be felt at the end of each locs, in which developmental
stage of locs is their hair?
Beginning locs
perloc stage
sprouting stage
growing stage
Backcombing, also known as___, ratting, matting, or french lacing, involves combing small sections of hair from the ends towards the scalp, causing shorter hair to mat at the scalp and form a cushion or base.
Teasing
Slicing
Back brushing
Smoothing
What type of curl is best for one-length hair?
Barrel curls
Spiral Curls
Flat Curls
Roll Curls
how does a volume wrap differ from a roller wrap
A volume wrap uses a blow dryer to add volume after the wrap is removed, whereas a roller wrap uses a only rollers to add volume
A volume wrap uses a styling spray after the rollers are removed, whereas a roller wrap uses a styling spray when the hair is in rollers
A volume wrap uses rollers on part of the hair with the remaining hair wrapped around the head, whereas a roller wrap uses rollers on all the hair followed by a wrap after the rollers are removed
A volume wrap works best for curly or coily hair, whereas a roller wrap works best for naturally straight or wavy hair.
What procedure is the best choice for keeping the hair pliable during a finger-waving service
Use a firm-holding mousse
Use a flake-free finger-waving lotion
Apply additional finger-waving lotion
Spray the hair with water
A____uses cling wrap as a sealant when heat from a dryer relaxes and smooths the hair
Roller wrap
Doobie wrap
Volume wrap
Blow-out roller wrap
Which setting technique is done on very short to mid-length chemically relaxed hair
Hair molding
finger waves
damp sets
hair wrapping
How is the appropriate amount of hold created for a strong roller set
Apply tight tension to the hair as it is being rolled
Apply styling gel or lotion before rolling the hair
Apply styling gel or lotion to the hair while wrapped on the rollers
Apply styling gel or lotion after the rollers are removed
The terms____curls and____ are used to describe the direction of pin curls
Arc base, square
Open, closed
Square, rectangular
Clockwise, counterclockwise
Which component of a pin curl should be considered if a stylist wants to change the mobility of a hairstyle
The center
The stem
The circle
The base
Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called
Bricklayer
Sectioning
Sculpting
Ribboning
Which pin curls are fastened to the head in a standing position to create height in the hair design
Sculptured curls
Carved curls
Cascade curls
Barrel curls
____Base pin curls are typically used on the side front hairline for a smooth, upswept effect
Rectangular
Triangular
Arc
Square
Before beginning an up do, a stylist should consider____ to build the shape, design the style, and customize the hairstyle
Balance
Sectioning
Texture
pinning
The ____ is a classic hairstyle with a ponytail as the base that can be ornamented with flowers or kept simple
Fishtail Braid
Bun
Chignon
French pleat
When executing and up do, inspect the shape from every angle to make sure it is____
Full and unique
simple and flat
well-balanced and proportioned
round and full
