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Principles of hair design and Hair styling

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

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1.

All of the following are reasons cosmetologists should study and have a through

understanding of hair design principles EXCEPT

a)

Understanding hair design principles allows cosmetologists to know why a particular hairstyle will or will not be the best choice for a client

b)

Understanding hair design principles assists cosmetologists in achieving their styling

c)

Understanding hair design principles enable cosmetologists to convince their clients to try their styled in a way they don't typically have it styled

d)

Understanding hair design principles gives cosmetologists the skills to create looks that emphasize their clients best attributes while minimizing areas of concern

2.

Which of the five planning steps to bringing a design to life involves a stylist learning

and growing from past design mistakes?

a)

Seek inspiration

b)

Work the plan

c)

try and try again

d)

Take calculated risks

3.

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?

a)

Work the plan

b)

Seek inspiration

c)

Try and try again

d)

create a plan

4.

All of the following are planning steps in bringing a design to life EXCEPT

a)

Take calculated risks

b)

Try and try again

c)

Seek inspiration

d)

Consult a mentor

5.

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

a)

Space

b)

Form

c)

Line

d)

Texture

6.

How is the hair design element space defined

a)

Spaced is the area the hairstyle occupies

b)

Space is the mass of the hairstyle

c)

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

d)

Space is what gives the illusion of motion in the hair

7.

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

a)

Contrasting lines

b)

Transitional lines

c)

Parallel lines

d)

Direction lines

8.

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

a)

Design lines

b)

Design texture

c)

Form

d)

Space

9.

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?

a)

design line

b)

form

c)

space

d)

design texture

10.

Which principle of hair design is defined as the comparative relationship of one thing to another?

a)

Balance

b)

rhythm

c)

emphasis

d)

Proportion

11.

The hair design principle of emphasis is defined as ______

a)

The focus that first draws the eye

b)

A recurrent pattern of movement in a design

c)

The design unity

d)

Establishing appropriate in a design

12.

Which of the following statements is true about proportion in hair design?

a)

Styles cropped to above the shoulders with gentle wave patterns usually flatter taller, lager frames

b)

Medium or longer styles with softer curves flatter shorter, smaller proportions

c)

The classic guide for proportions is that hair should not be wider than the center of the shoulders

d)

The proportions of the entire body have commonly been determined by the measurement of the head from eat to ear

13.

The negative outcome could result if a cosmetologist fails to consider emphasis when designing a hairstyle?

a)

The style could have too many points of focus, which keeps the hairstyle from having and area of interest

b)

The style could be small or large in comparison to the clients head and body

c)

The hairstyle may be too different from one part of the head to another

d)

The hairstyle will have a pattern that is inconsistent

14.

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

a)

The cosmetologist should consider whether the volume of the hairstyle will achieve harmony by created symmetry with the client body type

b)

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

c)

The cosmetologist should consider whether the hairstyle will adequately emphasize the clients body type

d)

The cosmetologist should consider whether the hairstyle will be proportional to the clients body type

15.

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

a)

Parietal ridge

b)

Apex

c)

Occipital bone

d)

four corners

16.

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

a)

nape

b)

crown

c)

bang area

d)

four corners

17.

If a cosmetologist places a comb flat against the nape, the location where the comb leaves the head is the _____

a)

Occipital bone

b)

parietal ridge

c)

apex

d)

crest

18.

Where is the nape on the head?

a)

The area from the apex to the back of the ear

b)

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

c)

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

d)

the back part of the neck below the occipital bone

19.

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

a)

The back

b)

the nape

c)

the crown

d)

the sides

20.

Which description is true of very curly, fine hair?

a)

Very curly, fine hair cannot be straightened by blow drying

b)

Blow drying can be effective on very curly, fine hair, but is often easier for the stylist than for the client

c)

Very curly, fine hair responds well to a blow dryer and thermal flat iron

d)

Very curly, fine hair responds well to blow drying with various brush sizes

21.

Which hair patterns and texture hugs the head shape, lacks body, and has marginal elasticity?

a)

coily, afro-texture

b)

curly, medium

c)

wavy, coarse

d)

straight, fine

22.

which hair patterns and texture tangles easily and benefit from the use of a thermal protecting detangle

product before blow drying?

a)

Coily afro-texture

b)

curly, fine

c)

straight, coarse

d)

wavy, medium

23.

What is a problem when trying to style straight, fine hair?

a)

Straight, fine hair can appear dense, making it difficult to design a style that uses long hair

b)

straight, fine hair hugs the head shape, which can separate the hair, revealing the scalp if the hair is too long

c)

Straight, fine hair becomes heavy when wet, so a style must accommodate the way it will hang when wet.

d)

Straight, fine hair lacks body and has limited elasticity, so there are limited styling options if left in its natural state

24.

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?

a)

The cosmetologist should determined the form and space of the hair

b)

The cosmetologist should determined the patterns and placement of the hairs color

c)

The cosmetologist should determine the hairs texture and density

d)

The cosmetologist should determine the natural parting of the hair

25.

What style options will best fulfill a clients desire to make an oblong face appear shorter and wider

a)

Choose a chin-length style that is close on the top if the head with more volume on the sides

b)

Choose a style with height on the top, volume at the temple, and a soft bang.

c)

Choose a style with the hair close to the head, no volume, and a silhouette widest at the jaw and neck

d)

most style will work for this face type, but the cosmetologist should consider other feature like head proportions or whether the clients wears glasses

26.

How should a cosmetologist determine whether a client has a square facial type

a)

Look for facial contours that are narrow at the forehead with a wide jaw and chin line

b)

Look for facial contours with a narrow forehead, extreme width through the cheekbones, and a narrow chin

c)

Look for facial contour that are wide at the temples, narrow at the middle third of the face, and squared off at the jaw

d)

Look for facial contour with a wide forehead and narrow chin line

27.

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

a)

Triangular

b)

Inverted triangle

c)

Oblong

d)

Oval

28.

A client with a round face type will be best complemented by a hairstyle that_____

a)

Shapes the hair close to the head and adds volume between the temples and jaw

b)

Adds volume at the temples and some height at the top

c)

adds volume on the top and is close to the sides of the head

d)

is full across the jaw line and forehead but close at the cheekbones line

29.

What hairstyle best complements a profile that has a receding forehead and chin

a)

Most hairstyle will complement this profile

b)

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.

c)

Softly style the hair at the nape with an upward movement while deemphasizing the hair on the forehead

d)

Arrange curls or bangs over the forehead, and softly style the hair at the nape with an upward movement

30.

What lower face proportions are best complemented by hair that is full and falls below the jaw

a)

A receding chin

b)

a long jaw

c)

a large chin

d)

a round jaw

31.

The lengths of sideburns should be____

a)

Parallel with the top of the upper lip

b)

Aligned with the occipital bone

c)

equal on each side of the face

d)

Adjusted to appear even in length

32.

What color should a stylist consider using to create the illusion of more hair volume?

a)

Light, warm color

b)

Dark, cool colors

c)

Alternating lighter, warmer colors with darker, cooler colors

d)

Hair color cannot give the illusion of volume

33.

The basic design line type that creates length and height in a hairstyle is _____

a)

Horizontal lines

b)

Vertical Lines

c)

Transitional Lines

d)

Contrasting Lines

34.

The hair design principle that can be evaluated by dividing the face into four equal parts is_____

a)

Proportion

b)

Rhythm

c)

Balance

d)

Harmony

35.

An element of a hairstyle design that attracts the eye represents the design principle

a)

Rhythm

b)

Proportion

c)

Harmony

d)

Emphasis

36.

To locate the parietal ridge, a stylist would place a comb_____

a)

Flat on the side of the head

b)

Flat against the nape

c)

Flat on the top of the head

d)

Flat against the back of the head and another comb flat against the side of the head

37.

The area of the head that begins at the apex and ends at the front corners is called the _____

a)

Crown

b)

Bang area

c)

Nape

d)

Front

38.

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?

a)

The client hair patterns and texture are voluminous, so to maintain the curl, some interior weight should be removed with texture shears

b)

The clients hair pattern and texture are responsive to blow drying, so to maintain the curl, blow drying should be kept to a minimum

c)

The client hair patterns and texture are moisture resistant, so the chemical service may take longer to process

d)

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

39.

Why should a stylist cut curly, coarse hair when it is dry

a)

curly, coarse hair is moisture resistant, so it won't be fully wet, making cuts uneven if styled wet

b)

Curly, coarse hair straightens as it dries, so it will appear much longer if cut wet

c)

Curly, coarse hair shrinks as it dries, so it will appear much shorter if cut wet

d)

Curly, coarse hair gains volume as it dries, so hair will be more voluminous than desired if cut wet

40.

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

a)

Choose a chin-length style with volume on the sides and the hair cut close to the top of the head

b)

Shape the hair close to the head around the temples and jaw while adding width around the ears

c)

Style the hair close to the head with no volume and long bangs

d)

Shape the hair close to the head at the cheekbone line with more fullness at the forehead and jaw line

41.

The__ for design are likely to come from many sources movies, TV, magazines, videos, even a person on the street anywhere, at any time

a)

Analytics

b)

Inspiration

c)

Standards

d)

Tools

42.

The five basic elements of three-dimensional hair design are lines, form, space, design texture, and ____

a)

Pattern

b)

Proportion

c)

Color

d)

Balance

43.


Lines are positioned between horizontal and vertical lines and are often used to

emphasize or minimize facial features

a)

Parallel

b)

Transitional

c)

Curved

d)

Diagonal

44.

To measure symmetry, the stylist should divide the face into___parts

a)

two equal

b)

three

c)

four equal

d)

five

45.

The regular pulsation or recurrent pattern of movement in a design is known as the ____

a)

Design

b)

pattern

c)

rhythm

d)

harmony

46.

The basic hair textures are fine, medium, and ___

a)

Thick

b)

Wavy

c)

Curly

d)

Coarse

47.

A clients facial shape is determined by the position and prominence of the ____

a)

Head shape

b)

Chin line

c)

Profile

d)

Facial bones

48.

Which facial shape 1.5 times longer than its width across the brow?

a)

Square face

b)

Oblong face

c)

Diamond face

d)

Oval face

49.

The outline of the face, head, and figure seen in a side view is known as the ___

a)

Profile

b)

Shape

c)

Silhouette

d)

Convex

50.

___Back partings are used to create the illusion of width or height in a hairstyle

a)

Straight

b)

Diagonal

c)

Zigzag

d)

Side

51.

Each of the following is a very professional hair styling can enhance a beauty career EXCEPT

a)

A professional cosmetologist should be able to work with and style every hair type

b)

Hair styling is a foundational skill for delivering a clients desired outcome

c)

Proficient hair styling skills make true hair dresser

d)

Knowing basic hair styling techniques will allow you to become a certified wedding specialist

52.

Which statement best describes natural hair styling?

a)

Styling that used natural hair growth and curl patterns to design the hair cut

b)

styling that does not use chemicals or alter textured hairs natural curl or coil pattern

c)

styling that uses only certified organic ingredients from natural sources

d)

Styling that uses no products and relies on the hairs natural oils

53.

During a hairstyle consultation, when cosmetologists analyze whether the hair is straight, wavy, curly, or coily, they are considering the hairs___

a)

Pattern

b)

Density

c)

Condition

d)

Porosity

54.

If a cosmetologist is analyzing the diameter of hair, they must consider____

a)

Whether the hair is coarse, medium, or fine

b)

Whether the hair is oily, dry, hard, soft, rough, or smooth

c)

Whether the hair straight, wavy, curly, or coily

d)

Whether the hair is able to retain a hairstyle

55.

Which statement best describes co-styling

a)

Co-styling is the process of the client and the stylist creating a new hair design together

b)

Co-styling is the client assisting the stylist, such as by holding hair during a treatment

c)

Co-styling is the client performing technique on the hair at home

d)

Co-styling is a team of cosmetologist working together to deliver the clients desired result.

56.

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

a)

Are the hair care products you use certified organic

b)

What if your weekly hair care maintenance routine

c)

Do you have extra time to care for your hair

d)

what is your typical weekly time spent outdoors exposing your hair to sunlight

57.

What is the cleansing conditioner that refreshes and adds moisture to the hair in-between

the weekly shampoo routine?

a)

Co-style

b)

Curl "n" Go

c)

Serum

d)

Co-wash

58.

Which is the most appropriate brush to use when a client desire a beveled blowout look?

a)

Round brush

b)

edging brush

c)

styling brush

d)

paddle brush

59.

Which is the most appropriate comb to use when a styling is creating a hairstyle with finger waves

a)

feather comb

b)

cutting comb

c)

styling comb

d)

tail comb

60.

Which implement can be used to secure long hair

a)

Single-prong clip

b)

double-prong clip

c)

duckbill clip

d)

croc clamp

61.

A ____ has slender nylon and natural bristles and a tail for sectioning

a)

paddle brush

b)

styling brush

c)

edging brush

d)

teasing brush

62.

A ____ has alternating short and long teeth that provide lift, volume, and fullness to the hair

a)

teasing comb

b)

tail comb

c)

feather comb

d)

edging comb

63.

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?

a)

Styling cream

b)

water-based pomade

c)

serum

d)

clay pomade

64.

which styling aid is used for wet sets?

a)

setting foam

b)

serum

c)

styling cream

d)

styling lotion

65.

What is the purpose of using the styling aid sheen?

a)

to control the fine hair around the edges of the face

b)

to add control and shine to curls

c)

to give the hair a luminous appearance

d)

to add volume to wet hair

66.

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)

A stylist is likely to be to dry hair more quickly using blow dryer with a DC motor

b)

A stylist is less likely to develop hand health issues when using a blow dryer with an AC motor

c)

A stylist will have to purchase a new blow dryer less frequently when using a blow dryer with a DC motor

d)

A stylist is less likely to experience hearing damage when using a blow dryer with an AC motor

67.

The blow dryer attachment that alters the air flow to help keep textural definition is ____

a)

A diffuser

b)

A concentration nozzle

c)

A strightening pick

d)

A straightening comb

68.

Which of the following is an advantage of using a blow dryer instead of a hooded dryer?

a)

A blow dryer uses an AC motor, whereas a hooded dryer uses a DC motor

b)

A blow dryer can set endothermic perms, whereas a hooded dryer cannot

c)

A blow dryer provides direct heat to dry the hair, whereas a hooded dryer works similar to air drying

d)

A blow dryer can add volume as it dries, whereas a hooded dryer cannot

69.

How should a blow dryer service be performed to smooth the hair cuticle?

a)

Move the blow dryer in a constant back-and-forth motion

b)

Direct the hot air from the scalp towards the ends of the hair

c)

Partially towel dry the hair

d)

reduce the airflow speed and temperature

70.

To create tension, a cosmetologist should use a blow dryer with a concentrator attachment and a___ brush

a)

Detangling

b)

vent

c)

styling

d)

edging

71.

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?

a)

250 degrees Fahrenheit (121 degrees celsius)

b)

325 degrees Fahrenheit (163 degrees celsius)

c)

375 degrees Fahrenheit (191 degrees celsius)

d)

400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees celsius)

72.

Combs that are used for thermal curling should be made of ____

a)

plastic

b)

nylon blends

c)

soft metal

d)

hard rubber

73.

For which type of thermal iron is ti necessary to wear a heat-resistant glove?

a)

flat iron

b)

clamp-free irons

c)

marcel iron

d)

crimping irons

74.

The correct temperature of the iron for thermal curling is determined by the____

a)

texture of the hair

b)

length of the hair

c)

type of iron used

d)

size of the iron used

75.

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?

a)

Apply a styling spray on the hair, and allow it to dry before using a beveled flat iron

b)

Use a beveled flat iron to create the pattern, then apply a styling spray.

c)

Applying a styling spray on the hair, and allow it to dry before using a crimping iron

d)

Use a crimping iron to create the patterns, then apply styling spray

76.

How is a spring iron different from a Marcel iron?

a)

A spring iron has a small barrel size, and a Marcel iron has larger barrel sizes

b)

A spring iron can operate at a range of temperatures, and a Marcel iron operate only at high temperature

c)

A spring iron is used to curl long hair, and a Marcel iron is used to curl short hair

d)

A spring controls the clamp pressure on a spring iron,and the stylist manually controls the clamp pressure on a Marcel iron

77.

Which technique can help ensure successful smoothing of hair with a flat iron?

a)

Apply a styling spray to the hair, and let it dry before the flat iron service

b)

Move the iron down the hair shaft with a comb in front of the iron

c)

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.

d)

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

78.

It is important to____ a new brass pressing comb so that it will hold heat evenly along it entire length and provide consistent results.

a)

wash

b)

dry

c)

temper

d)

test

79.

What process involves temporarily straightening extremely curl hair by means of a heated comb?

a)

Hair texturing

b)

hair relaxing

c)

hair pressing

d)

hair treatments

80.

A ____ removes about 60 to 75 percent of the curl from the hair

a)

Soft press

b)

medium press

c)

hard press

d)

double press

81.

How should a stylist performing a soft press thermal pressing service change their procedure to accommodate different hair textures and densities

a)

change the size of the hair subsections

b)

Change the amount of moisture in the hair

c)

Change how frequently the comb is cleaned

d)

Change whether or not a pressing oil or cream is used

82.

It is never recommended to perform thermal pressing on____

a)

Bleached hair

b)

gray hair

c)

short hair

d)

tinted hair

83.

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

a)

The crochet method

b)

The curly method

c)

The loc method

d)

The coily method

84.

Which natural textured set involves opening a braid to create a textured-on-texture effect with added volumes?

a)

bantu knot-out style

b)

braid-out set

c)

flat twist

d)

glamour waves

85.

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?

a)

Beginning locs

b)

perloc stage

c)

sprouting stage

d)

growing stage

86.

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.

a)

Teasing

b)

Slicing

c)

Back brushing

d)

Smoothing

87.

What type of curl is best for one-length hair?

a)

Barrel curls

b)

Spiral Curls

c)

Flat Curls

d)

Roll Curls

88.

how does a volume wrap differ from a roller wrap

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

A volume wrap works best for curly or coily hair, whereas a roller wrap works best for naturally straight or wavy hair.

89.

What procedure is the best choice for keeping the hair pliable during a finger-waving service

a)

Use a firm-holding mousse

b)

Use a flake-free finger-waving lotion

c)

Apply additional finger-waving lotion

d)

Spray the hair with water

90.

A____uses cling wrap as a sealant when heat from a dryer relaxes and smooths the hair

a)

Roller wrap

b)

Doobie wrap

c)

Volume wrap

d)

Blow-out roller wrap

91.

Which setting technique is done on very short to mid-length chemically relaxed hair

a)

Hair molding

b)

finger waves

c)

damp sets

d)

hair wrapping

92.

How is the appropriate amount of hold created for a strong roller set

a)

Apply tight tension to the hair as it is being rolled

b)

Apply styling gel or lotion before rolling the hair

c)

Apply styling gel or lotion to the hair while wrapped on the rollers

d)

Apply styling gel or lotion after the rollers are removed

93.

The terms____curls and____ are used to describe the direction of pin curls

a)

Arc base, square

b)

Open, closed

c)

Square, rectangular

d)

Clockwise, counterclockwise

94.

Which component of a pin curl should be considered if a stylist wants to change the mobility of a hairstyle

a)

The center

b)

The stem

c)

The circle

d)

The base

95.

Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called

a)

Bricklayer

b)

Sectioning

c)

Sculpting

d)

Ribboning

96.

Which pin curls are fastened to the head in a standing position to create height in the hair design

a)

Sculptured curls

b)

Carved curls

c)

Cascade curls

d)

Barrel curls

97.

____Base pin curls are typically used on the side front hairline for a smooth, upswept effect

a)

Rectangular

b)

Triangular

c)

Arc

d)

Square

98.

Before beginning an up do, a stylist should consider____ to build the shape, design the style, and customize the hairstyle

a)

Balance

b)

Sectioning

c)

Texture

d)

pinning

99.

The ____ is a classic hairstyle with a ponytail as the base that can be ornamented with flowers or kept simple

a)

Fishtail Braid

b)

Bun

c)

Chignon

d)

French pleat

100.

When executing and up do, inspect the shape from every angle to make sure it is____

a)

Full and unique

b)

simple and flat

c)

well-balanced and proportioned

d)

round and full