WorksheetsCh.9 Principles of Hair Design
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 26mins
Which of the following best describes why a cosmetologist should pursue formal hair design education
to move beyond technical skills and focus on the artistry of hairstyling
to learn and perfect hairstyle types that look good on almost any client
to learn how to create elegant hairstyles for formal and special occasions
to envision and create hairstyles that flatter each clients physical features
Which of the following describes a design philosophy in hair design
to cosmetologist preferred approach to hairstyling
a step by step planning process for achieving an artistic vision
a classification system for hairstyles based in their aesthetic qualities
an academic theory that is part of continuing education for cosmetologist
A cosmetologist is hired to style a client hair for a high school dance. To develop a design philosophy, the cosmetologist should first research hairstyle ideas for young people on beauty websites and social media platforms. Which planning step should come next
Practice hair styling techniques and design on a mannequin
Determine which tools and styling techniques are needed to create the hairstyle
Study the texture,form, and direction of the clients hair and envision changes
Recommended hairstyles for client that are aligned with experience and skills
Which professional quality best indicates a successful hair design philosophy
specializing in a certain set of hairstyles
willingness to take risks and create customized hair designs
using reputable beauty websites as primary source of inspiration
precision and accuracy in executing design, with minimal mistakes
Which type of design line creates width in hair design
curved
vertical
diagonal
horizontal
A client requests a hairstyle that is easy to style and maintain. Which type of line will most likely be used in the hairstyle
single
parallel
directional
transitional
Which type of line creates a hard edge in a hairstyle
parallel
directional
contrasting
transitional
Which element of hair design refers to the volume of the hairstyle
form
space
design line
design texture
Which styling tool should a hairstylist use to create a zigzag wave pattern
flat iron
round brush
crimping iron
twisted roll set
A cosmetologist wants to draw others eyes in a certain direction when they are looking at the clients hairstyle. How can haircolor best be used to achieve this goal
use a dark color line
use a light color line
create a series of cool color lines
alternate warmer colors with cooler colors
Which principle of hair design describes the comparative relationship between the hairstyle and a clients physical feature
balance
emphasis
harmony
proportion
Which is the first step in measuring the symmetry of the head
locate the chin as a reference point
located the forehead as a reference point
divide the face in four equal parts
divide the face into two equal halves
Which of the following is a general guideline related to body proportions and hair design
longer hairstyles are more flattering on people of short stature
a hairstyle should not be any wider than the center of the shoulders
shorter hairstyles are most flattering on people with fuller body proportions
body proportions are determined by measuring the circumference of the head
Which guideline should cosmetologist follow to add emphasis to a hair design
Create points of emphasis that decrease in size and importance
Create emphasis using a warm and bright haircolor
Create emphasis by adding extra volume to the hairstyle
Create multiple points of emphasis that complete for the eyes attention
Which of the following best demonstrates a slow rhythm in hair design
loose waves
tight curls
small shape
short length
Which guideline should a hair stylist follow to achieve the principle of harmony
combine pleasing colors and texture
create symmetrical balance
use one type of design line
avoid emphasis on any single point of the design
Which of the following describes the principle of balance in hair design
The hairstyle has equal or appropriate proportions
Both sides of a hairstyle are the same length and volume
All elements of a hairstyle work together to create a pleasing whole
The hairstyle contains multiple attractive features and points of interest
A cosmetologist places a comb flat on the clients head and notes the location where the head begins to curve away from the comb. Which reference point on the head has the cosmetologist located
parietal ridge
apex
four corners
occiptal
How should the cosmetologist locate the occipital bone
Place a comb flat against the nape, and find the point where the comb leaves the head
Place a comb on top of the head, and find the point where it rests
Place two combs flatt against the side and back of the head,and locate where the combs meet
Balance the middle of a comb on the apex and find the area where the comb leaves the head in front of the apex
Which area of the head often contains cowlicks or whorls that require special attention during hairstyling
crown
top
nape
sides
How should the cosmetologist locate the nape
Draw a horizontal line across the back of the head at the occipital bone
Part the hair at the parietal ridge and continue around the head
Find the area between the apex and the back of the parietal ridge
Draw a line from the apex to the back of the ear and locate the hair that naturally falls behind the ear
Which reference point is the highest point on the top of the head
apex
four corners
parietal ridge
occipital bone
Which area of the head is a triangular section that begins at the apex and ends at the four corners
bang area
top
front
crown
Which of the following describes a directional pattern of the hair
curly
fine
coarse
medium
Which of the following relates to hair density
whether the hair is thin or thick
the natural patterns of the hair
whether the hair is fine or coarse
the number of waves and curls in the hair
A client has hair with tight spiral formations that resembles a series of loops when stretched. Which term is used to describe this directional pattern
coily
thick
curly
wavy
Which quality of the hair refers to hair per square inch
density
type
texture
directional pattern
The Andre Walker Hair Typing System describes all hair textures through a numerical and alphabetical hierarchy system predominantly organized by hair
pattern
density
length
volume
Which term describes a basic hair texture
medium
frizzy
wavy
oily
A client's forehead is slightly wider than the chin but no other areas of the face are more prominent than others. Which face type does the client have
oval
round
oblong
pear-shaped
A client has a narrow forehead,wide cheekbones, and a narrow chin. Which styling option should the hair stylist select to best complement the clients facial feature
Increase fullness across the jaw line and forehead, and keep the hair close to the head at the cheekbone line
Create a chin length hairstyle
Design a hairstyle that lifts away from the cheeks
Style the hair so that it moves back from the hairline on the sides near the ear area
A client has a heart shaped face. Which styling option should the hair stylist select to best complement this clients face type
Create a long fringe and style the hair close to the head
Incorporate volume at the chin area
Create volume and a large silhouette
Design a silhouette that is wildest at the cheekbone area
A clients face is long and narrow with hollow cheeks. Which styling option should the hair stylist select to best complement this clients facial structure
Add volume to the temple and sides of the hairstyle
Create a hairstyle with long length
Soften the hair around the temples and jaw
Create a hairstyle with height or volume on top
Which attributes are associated with a convex profile
a receding forehead and chin
a prominent forehead and chin
a receding forehead and a prominent chin
a prominent forehead and a receding chin
A client has a wide forehead. Which styling option would be most flattering based on this facial feature
direct hair forward over the sides of the forehead
direct hair away from the face at the forehead
direct bangs so that they completely cover the forehead
direct banfs over the forehead with an outwardly directed volume
Which style of parting helps to create the illusion of width or height
diagonal back parting
side parting
zigzag parting
center parting
Which style of parting can give an oval illusion to a wide face
center parting
side parting
zigzag parting
diagonal back parting
Which is an effect of a curved parting for the bang area
minimize a receding hairline
accentuate the forehead
gives width to a long, thin face
gives height to a round or square face
Which of the following is a general guideline for designing sideburns
The density of sideburns should blend gradually from the hairline into side sections
sideburns should have thickness and weight
light, thin sideburn hair should be cut close to the face
sideburns should have even length and thickness on each side
A client has small facial features. Which approximate sideburn length would likely result in the appearance of short sideburns
0.5 inch
0.75 inch
1 inch
1.5 inches
In hair design the stylist follows the five planning steps to assist their vision in bringing a design to life by seeking inspiration,creating a plan, working the plan, trying again and again, and
taking calculated risks
organizing your thoughts
researching
practicing repeatedly
To create length and height in hair design use __ lines
vertical
transitional
horizontal
single
To create width in hair design use __ lines
horizontal
contrasting
vertical
directional
When the two imaginary halves of a hairstyle have an equal visual weight but are positioned unevenly the hairstyle is considered to have __ balance
asymmetrical
horizontal
symmetrical
none of the above
A regular pulsation or recurrent pattern of movement in a design is referred to as
rhythm
emphasis
harmony
balance
The triangular section that begins at the apex or high point of the head and ends at the front corners is called
bang area
crown area
top area
nape area
Left natural __ hair may not support many styling options
straight, fine
straight, medium
straight, coarse
wavy, fine
Which type of hair offers the most versatility in styling
wavy, medium hair
wavy, fine hair
straight, coarse hair
straight, fine hair
The __ face shape features a long, narrow face with hollow cheeks
oblong
square
triangular
round
The contour and proportions of the __ face shape form the basis and ideals for evaluating and modifying all other face shapes
oval
oblong
round
heart-shaped
The __ face shape features a narrow forehead wide jaw and wide chin line
triangular
round
oblong
square
