Elements
Mass or general outline of a style. 3 dimensional. Changes as it is viewed from different angles.
What is FORM?
The comparative relationship of one thing to another.
What is PROPORTION?
This is the ideal facial shape. It is one and a half times longer than it is wide.
What is OVAL?
Lines moving in a circular or semi-circular direction. Used to soften a hairstyle design.
What are CURVED LINES?
Side View of the face.
What is PROFILE?
Two ways to alter (change) the design texture of a style.
What are HOT TOOLS AND CHEMICALS?
The area inside the form or the area the hairstyle occupies. Can contain Curls, Waves, Straight Hair or a combination.
What is SPACE?
Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry in a style.
What is balance?
Round hairline, round chin and a wide face.
What is ROUND?
Creates more interest in a style through using parallel lines that are straight or curved. (fingerwaves)
What are REPEATING LINES?
Type of profile that has a receding hairline and receding chin. Best to style the hair towards the chin.
What is CONVEX PROFILE?
Established when two halves of a style have equal weight but positioned unevenly. Used to balance facial features.
What is ASYMMETRICAL?
Directional wave patterns or illusion of motion. Described as straight, wavy, curly or super curly.
What is DESIGN TEXTURE?
Regular pulsating or recurrent pattern of a hairstyle. This can be "fast" or "slow".
What is RHYTHM?
Long, narrow face with hallow cheeks
What is OBLONG?
Horizontal and Vertical Lines that meet at a 90 degree angle.
What are CONTRASTING LINES?
Use this part to create height in a style.
What is a SIDE PART?
This happens when too many wave patterns are used in a style...
What is BUSY?
Defines form and space. Create the shape, design and movement of a style. The eyes follow this...
What are LINES?
Also known as "focus", this is the place the eye sees first in a hairstyle.
What is EMPHASIS?
Narrow forehead, wide cheekbones, narrow chin.
What is DIAMOND?
Curved lines that blend horizontal and vertical lines.
What are TRANSITIONAL LINES?
When styling for a round face, what illusion are you trying to create?
What is LENGTH?
For styling purposes, this hair is considered the most versatile. (DESIGN TEXTURE/HAIR TEXTURE)
What is WAVY/MEDIUM?
Used to help define texture and lines in a style. Can make all or part of a style appear larger (volume) or smaller. Can be used to emphasize a particular part of a style.
What is HAIRCOLOR?
Creation of unity in the design of a style. This holds all of the elements of design together.
What is HARMONY?
Wide forehead with a narrow chin line.
What is INVERTED TRIANGLE OR HEART?
Lines that create width and draw the eye from side to side.
What are HORIZONTAL LINES?
Three basic parts for bangs...
What are DIAGONAL, TRIANGULAR and CURVED?
Hair type with the widest silhouette? (DESIGN TEXTURE/HAIR TEXTURE)
What is EXTREMELY CURLY/COARSE HAIR?