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Which of the five planning steps to bringing a design to life involves a stylist learning and growing from past design mistakes?
Try and try again.
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.
Which element of hair design relates to the mass or general outline of a hairstyle?
form
How is the hair design element space defined?
Space is the area the hairstyle occupies.
Which design lines are repeating lines in a hairstyle that can be curved or straight?
parallel lines
Which design element is the directional wave patterns or illusion of motion in the hair?
design texture
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
Which principle of hair design is defined as the comparative relationship of one thing to another?
proportion
The hair design principle of emphasis is defined as __________.
the focus that first draws the eye
What 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 an area of interest.
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 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
Which area of the head is between the apex and the back of the parietal ridge?
crown
If a cosmetologist places a comb flat against the nape, the location where the comb leaves the head is the _________.
occipital bone
Where is the nape on the head?
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 nape
Which hair pattern and texture hugs the head shape, lacks body, and has marginal elasticity?
straight, fine
Which hair pattern and texture tangles easily and benefits from the use of a thermal protecting detangle product before blowdrying?
curly, fine
What is a problem when trying to style straight, fine hair?
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 hair’s texture and density.
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.
How should a cosmetologist determine whether a client has a square facial type?
Look for facial contours that are wide at the temples, narrow at the middle third of the face, and squared off at the jaw.
If 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
A client with a round face type will be best complemented by a hairstyle that _____.
adds volume on the top and is close to the sides of the head
What hairstyle best complements a profile that has a receding forehead and chin?
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.
What lower face proportions are best complemented by hair that is full and falls below the jaw?
a long jaw
The length of sideburns should be______.
adjusted to appear even in length
What colors should a stylist consider using to create the illusion of more hair volume?
Light, warm colors
The basic design line type that creates length and height in a hairstyle is ______.
vertical lines
The hair design principle that can be evaluated by dividing the face into four equal parts is ______.
balance
An element of a hairstyle design that attracts the eye represents the design principle ______.
emphasis
To locate the parietal ridge, a stylist would place a comb ______.
flat on the side of the head
The area of the head that begins at the apex and ends at the front corners is called the ______.
bang area
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 moisture resistant, so the chemical service may take longer to process.
Why should a stylist cut curly, coarse hair when it is dry?
Curly, coarse hair shrinks as it dries, so it will appear much shorter 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?
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.
inspiration
The five basic elements of three-dimensional hair design are line, form, space, design texture, and _____.
color
_____ lines are positioned between horizontal and vertical lines and are often used to emphasize or minimize facial features.
Diagonal
To measure symmetry, the stylist should divide the face into _____ parts.
four equal
The regular pulsation or recurrent pattern of movement in a design is known as the _____.
rhythm
The basic hair textures are fine, medium, and _____.
coarse
A client’s facial shape is determined by the position and prominence of the _____.
facial bones
Which facial shape is 1.5 times longer than its width across the brow?
oval face
The outline of the face, head, and figure seen in a side view is known as the _____.
profile
_____ back partings are used to create the illusion of width or height in a hairstyle.
diagonal