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Which of the following is a reason cosmetologists should understand hair and scalp properties?
Identifying the shape of hair follicles can help when recommending methods to make a
client’s hair grow faster
Identifying the cause of a dry or oily scalp helps to better recommend medication to the
client to alleviate the condition.
Identifying hair growth cycles and the differences between common and uncommon hair
loss will help when recommending hair loss treatments to the client.
Identifying the elasticity of hair helps to better determine treatments to soften coarse gray
hairs to match the texture of the client’s pigmented hair.
All of the following are living portions of hair that are below the skin surface EXCEPT __________.
the hair bulb
the arrector pili muscle
the hair follicle
the dermal papilla
What are the two parts of a strand of human hair?
the root and the shaft
the follicle and the bulb
the dermal papilla and the arrector pili
the cuticle and the cortex
Which part of the living portion of the hair is defined as the structure in the skin or scalp that surrounds the
hair root and anchors the hair in the skin?
the dermal papilla
the hair bulb
the arrector pili muscle
the hair follicle
Which portion of the hair root structure supplies nutrients so that the hair can grow?
the hair bulb
the dermal papilla
the arrector pili
the hair follicle
Each of the following is a layer of the hair shaft structure EXCEPT ______.
the cortex
the hair fiber
the hair cuticle
the medulla
Which sentence best describes the medulla?
The medulla is the hair’s outermost layer.
The medulla is a cone-shaped elevation at the base of the hair bulb.
The medulla is the hair’s pith or core.
The medulla is the fibrous protein layer of the hair.
Which layer of the hair shaft provides strength, elasticity, and color?
a. the hair cuticle
b. the hair fiber
c. the medulla
d. the cortex
the hair cuticle
the hair fiber
the medulla
the cortex
What are the major chemical elements that make up human hair?
carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, and sulfur
proteins, water, lipids, and traces of minerals
amino acids and polypeptide chains
hydrogen bonds, side bonds, and salt bonds
Which of the following best describes how a disulfide bond in human hair is formed?
a. Oppositely charged atoms in the hair are attracted to one another to form weak physical
cross-link side bonds.
b. Amino acids are chemically bonded to each other, end to end, to form a polypeptide chain.
c. Oppositely charged atoms are attracted to each other to form cross-linked side bonds
between adjacent polypeptide chains.
d. Sulfur atoms on neighboring cysteine amino acids within polypeptide chains in the hair
join
Oppositely charged atoms in the hair are attracted to one another to form weak physical
cross-link side bonds.
Amino acids are chemically bonded to each other, end to end, to form a polypeptide chain.
Oppositely charged atoms are attracted to each other to form cross-linked side bonds
between adjacent polypeptide chains.
Sulfur atoms on neighboring cysteine amino acids within polypeptide chains in the hair
join
Which of the following is a situation in which a cosmetologist would allow the hair to cool before styling?
when salt side bonds are being formed by changes in pH during chemical servicing
when hydrogen side bonds have been broken by the heat from a curling iron
when peptide bonds between amino acids are broken by a heat lamp during color
processing
when disulfide bonds are converted to lanthionine bonds during servicing with a flat iron
If a cosmetologist holds a strand of hair with one hand while sliding the other hand’s thumb and forefinger
from the end of the strand to the client’s scalp, what component of the hair is being analyzed?
porosity
elasticity
density
texture
Which component of hair is defined as the thickness or diameter of an individual hair strand?
porosity
elasticity
texture
density
Which of the following can be a cause of dry hair and dry scalp?
overactive sebaceous glands
inactive sebaceous glands
hair follicles growing out of the head at a perpendicular angle
absence of melanin
Which of the following best describes a procedure a cosmetologist could use to determine how quickly hair
will process during chemical servicing?
Feel a strand of hair to determine the hair’s texture.
Consider how much of the scalp is visible to determine how many hairs there are on each
square inch of the scalp.
Examine the shape of a cross-section of a strand of hair to determine the wave pattern
Determine the slope of the hair follicles to identify the hair growth pattern
Which statement best describes what may have happened to cause a client’s hair to grow in a whorl pattern?
The hair in the whorl has a raised cuticle, whereas the surrounding hair does not.
The strands of hair in the whorl are oily due to overactive sebaceous glands.
The strands of hair in the whorl are leaving the follicles at an angle different from the
surrounding hairs.
The strands of hair in the whorl are less elastic than the surrounding hair as a result of
damage from a thermal styling tool.
Each of the following is one of the main types of body hair EXCEPT ______.
terminal hair
lanugo hair
vellus hair
anagen hair
What is the phase of the hair growth cycle in which the hair can shed?
catagen phase
nitrogen phase
telogen phase
anagen phase
In which phase of the hair growth cycle does the follicle canal shrink and detach from the dermal papilla?
nitrogen phase
telogen phase
anagen phase
catagen phase
Which of the following conclusions can a cosmetologist make if a client expresses concern about not being
able to grow the hair beyond shoulder length?
The anagen phase of the client’s hair growth is shorter than the anagen phase in other
people’s hair growth, so the client’s hair will not grow any longer.
The catagen phase of the client’s hair growth occurs more quickly than that phase in other
people’s hair growth, so the client’s hair stops growing.
The client has a larger amount of vellus hair than terminal hair, so the client sheds most
hair strands before they can grow long.
The client has primarily lanugo hair, which is shed more frequently than vellus hair or
terminal hair.
The hair, skin, nails, and glands are part of the _____ system.
epidermal
integumentary
endocrine
lymphatic
What is the outermost layer of hair?
hair follicle
hair medulla
hair cuticle
hair cortex
Hair is approximately _____ percent protein.
30
50
70
90
A long chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds is called a _____ chain.
amino-peptide
polymer
keratin
polypeptide
The three different types of side bonds that link chains of amino acids together are _____.
oxygen, hydrogen, and salt
hydrogen, ionic, and carbon
ionic, helix, and disulfide
hydrogen, salt, and disulfide
Which type of hair has the largest diameter and usually requires more processing?
terminal hair
coarse hair
medium hair
gray hair
The measurement that describes the number of individual hair strands on 1 square inch of the scalp is hair
_____.
porosity
diameter
elasticity
density
The ability of the hair to absorb moisture is hair _____.
porosity
elasticity
density
saturation
What are the three growth cycles of human hair?
a. anagen, growth phase, and telogen
b. catagen, return, and transition
c. anagen, catagen, and telogen
d. anagen, transition, and mature
anagen, growth phase, and telogen
catagen, return, and transition
anagen, catagen, and telogen
anagen, transition, and mature
What is the growth phase during which new hair is produced?
genesis
telogen
anagen
catagen
Which of the following is true about hair?
Cutting hair makes it grow back faster and darker.
Hair growth rate is determined by genetics.
Scalp massages will increase hair growth.
Gray hair is coarser than pigmented hair
The following are all reasons a cosmetologist should understand hair and scalp disorders and diseases
EXCEPT __________.
Knowledge of scalp and hair disorders allows a cosmetologist to recognize what is
treatable by a cosmetologist and what should be referred to a healthcare provider.
Understanding the cause of a client's hair loss is necessary to determine which surgical
hair replacement techniques to recommend.
Identifying the differences between common and irregular hair loss helps a cosmetologist
to better recommend hair loss treatments to clients.
Recognizing communicable scalp and hair conditions is part of a cosmetologist’s infection
control responsibilities.
Which of the following is a reason cosmetologists should understand hair and scalp disorders and diseases?
a. Cosmetologists can better recommend client hair loss treatments if they can identify the
differences between common and irregular hair loss.
Cosmetologists cannot recommend the use of Minoxidil or Finasteride unless they can
identify the cause of the client’s hair loss.
The proper use of cold caps as an option for chemotherapy patients requires an
understanding of how hair and scalp disorders lead to hair loss.
Cosmetologists must be able to identify the type of fungal infection to know how to
disinfect a client's scalp before performing services.
Which type of alopecia is defined as hair loss in round or irregularly shaped patches caused by the immune
system attacking hair follicles?
androgenic alopecia
alopecia totalis
postpartum alopecia
alopecia areata
The following are all causes of hair loss EXCEPT ______.
pregnancy
insufficient diet
extreme stress
autoimmune disorders
Which of the following statements is true about alopecia areata?
Alopecia areata most often begins in childhood.
Alopecia areata is most easily identified by scalp inflammation.
Alopecia areata is also known as male pattern baldness and does not affect women.
Alopecia areata causes the loss of all terminal hair on the body
A client expresses frustration with continued thinning hair following a prolonged medical situation, during
which the client did not receive adequate nutrition. On the advice of the healthcare provider, the client
followed an improved nutrition diet, but after 2 months there has been no improvement in hair density. What
advice should a cosmetologist give the client?
The client should consult with the healthcare provider about the possibility of using a
medication like Minoxidil or Finasteride to stimulate hair growth.
The client should consider a temporary option, such as a wig or hair extensions, as the hair
growth is unlikely to improve.
The client should continue the improved nutrition diet and wait for results as there has not
yet been enough time for the hair follicles to regenerate.
The client should take a pregnancy test as pregnancy can lead to hair loss.
Which hair disorder causes terminal hair to grow on areas of a woman’s body where terminal hair typically
does not grow?
hirsuties
hypertrichosis
monilethrix
canities
Which sentence best describes a client with the disorder monilethrix?
The client’s hair has alternating bands of gray and pigmented hair throughout the length of
the
hair strand.
The client’s hair is longer or thicker than usual.
The client’s hair is knotted and brittle.
The client’s hair has a beaded appearance due to narrowing of the hair shaft.
The following are all true statements about congenital canities EXCEPT:
Canities can be caused by narrowing of the hair shaft
Canities can be present at birth.
Canities can result from age and genetics.
Canities can result from extreme stress.
Each of the following hair disorders is characterized by brittle hair EXCEPT ______.
trichorrhexis nodosa
monilethrix
hirsuties
fragilitas crinium
Which treatment is recommended for a client with trichorrhexis nodosa?
the medication Minoxidil
softening the hair with conditioners
laser hair removal
cutting the hair above the damage
What would result if a cosmetologist treated a client with trichoptilosis by conditioning and moisturizing the
hair?
a. The client’s hair will see improved growth potential.
b. Nits would dislodge and be removed from the hair with a vigorous washing.
c. The hair would be softened, but the damage would not be repaired.
d. The hair will appear thicker than usual, which will camouflage the thin spots
The client’s hair will see improved growth potential.
Nits would dislodge and be removed from the hair with a vigorous washing.
The hair would be softened, but the damage would not be repaired.
The hair will appear thicker than usual, which will camouflage the thin spots
What hair disorder is caused by loss of the hair’s natural pigment?
trichoptilosis
hypertrichosis
hirsuties
canitie
What behavior best explains why a client may be dealing with pediculosis capitis?
The client is in spaces, such as bathrooms and swimming pools, where proper cleaning
and disinfecting procedures are not used.
The client is not being careful about limiting contact with other people’s heads, both
directly and indirectly.
The client’s hair care makes use of excessive chemical and thermal treatments.
The client consumes a diet poor in nutrition.
What is the cause of pityriasis?
parasitic infection
gene mutation
bacterial infection
fungal infection
If a client’s hair is brittle and there are circular-shaped lesions on the scalp with red spots at the opening of the
hair follicles, the client is likely infected with ______.
malassezia
tinea capitis
sarcoptes scabiei
streptococcus
A cosmetologist is able provide treatment for __________.
seborrheic dermatitis
scabies
trichoptilosis
folliculitis
An example of a parasitic infection is ________.
furuncles
carbuncles
folliculitis
pediculosis capitis
What are indications that a client is infected with scabies?
The client complains of itchiness and a bumpy rash with blisters on the scalp.
The client complains of itchiness, and the scalp is oily and flaky.
The client complains of itchiness, and there are circular lesions on the scalp
The client complains of itchiness, and there are small nits attached to the hair.
What is the most appropriate process to distinguish pityriasis and pediculosis capitis?
Examine the scalp closely to determine whether the foreign matter is loose or attached to
hair strands.
Examine the scalp closely to determine whether the infection affects the tissue around a
single hair strand or whether the infection is clustered.
Consult with the client to determine whether the client is experiencing itchiness or not.
Examine the scalp to determine whether the infection has a distinct odor or not
The complete loss of all body hair is known as _____.
alopecia universalis
alopecia totalis
alopecia areata
androgenic alopecia
Temporary hair loss experienced at the end of a pregnancy is called _____.
congenital alopecia
postpartum alopecia
involutional alopecia
androgenic alopecia
What is the technical term for beaded hair?
canities
hyperkeratosis
trichinosis
monilethrix
Trichoptilosis is the technical term for _____.
split ends
hair loss
knotted hair
beaded hair
What is a condition that is characterized by brittleness and the formation of nodular swellings along the hair
shaft?
fragilitas crinium
trichorrhexis nodosa
alopecia areata
hypertrichosis
What is the technical term for brittle hair?
hypertrichosis
pityriasis capitis simplex
pruritis
fragilitas crinium
What is the medical term used to describe dandruff?
alopecia
selenium
pityriasis
pyrithione
What is a severe type of dandruff characterized by an accumulation of greasy or waxy scalp scales mixed with
sebum?
pityriasis capitis
tinea favosa
pityriasis papules
pityriasis steatoides
What is a scalp disorder characterized by dry, sulfur-yellow, cup-like crusts on
tinea capitis
pediculosis furuncle
tinea favosa
tinea barbae
What term refers to an acute, localized bacterial infection of the hair follicle that produces constant pain?
alopecia
furuncle
capitis
tinea
All of the following are reasons cosmetologists should study and have a thorough 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
vision
understanding hair design principles enables cosmetologists to convince their clients to try their hair 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 client’s 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?
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 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 style’s focal point?
design lines
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’s unity
establishing appropriate proportion in a design
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,
larger frames.
b. Medium or longer styles with softer curves flatter shorter, smaller proportions.
c. The classic guide for proportion 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 ear to ear
Styles cropped to above the shoulders with gentle wave patterns usually flatter taller,
larger frames.
Medium or longer styles with softer curves flatter shorter, smaller proportions.
The classic guide for proportion 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 ear to ear
What negative outcome could result if a cosmetologist fails to consider emphasis when
The style could have too many points of focus, which keeps the hairstyle from having an
area of interest.
The style could be too small or large in comparison to the client’s 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 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?
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, on 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 blowdrying.
Blowdrying 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 blowdryer and thermal flat iron.
Very curly, fine hair responds well to blowdrying with various brush sizes
Which hair pattern and texture hugs the head shape, lacks body, and has marginal elasticity?
coily, Afro-texture
curly, medium
wavy, coarse
straight, fine
Which hair pattern and texture tangles easily and benefits from the use of a thermal protecting detangle
product before blowdrying?
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 André Walker Hair Typing System. To determine the
client’s hair type in this system, what should the cosmetologist consider during the consultation with the
client?
The cosmetologist should determine the form and space of the hair.
The cosmetologist should determine the pattern and placement of the hair’s color.
The cosmetologist should determine the hair’s texture and density.
The cosmetologist should determine the natural parting of the hair.
What styling options will best fulfill a client’s desire to make an oblong face appear shorter and wider?
Choose a chin-length style that is close on the top of the head with more volume on the
sides.
Choose a style with height on the top, volume at the temples, 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 styles will work for this face type, but the cosmetologist should consider other
features like head proportions or whether the client 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 contours that are wide at the temples, narrow at the middle third of the
face, and squared off at the jaw.
Look for facial contours with a wide forehead and narrow chin line.
f a cosmetologist observes that a client’s 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 cheekbone line
What hairstyle best complements a profile that has a receding forehead and chin?
Most hairstyles 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. a receding chin
b. a long jaw
c. a large chin
d. a round jaw
a receding chin
a long jaw
a large chin
a round jaw
The length 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 colors should a stylist consider using to create the illusion of more hair volume?
a. Light, warm colors
b. Dark, cool colors
c. Alternating lighter, warmer colors with darker, cooler colors
d. Haircolor cannot give the illusion of volume
Light, warm colors
Dark, cool colors
Alternating lighter, warmer colors with darker, cooler colors
Haircolor 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’s hair pattern and texture are voluminous, so to maintain the curl, some interior
weight should be removed with texture shears.
The client’s hair pattern and texture are responsive to blowdrying, so to maintain the curl,
blowdrying should be kept to a minimum.
The client’s hair pattern and texture are moisture resistant, so the chemical service may
take longer to process.
The client’s hair pattern and texture respond well to rollers and thermal styling, so these techniques should be used in place of a chemical service
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
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’s face type.
The client’s 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 line, 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
harmon
The basic hair textures are fine, medium, and _____.
thick
wavy
curly
coarse
A client’s facial shape is determined by the position and prominence of the _____.
head shape
chin line
profile
facial bones
Which facial shape is 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
