Elements
Principles
Reference points/areas of the head
Face shapes
Vocab
100

The element that refers to the hairstyles mass or general outline

Form

100

Refers to establishing equal proportions to create symmetry

Balance

100

The highest point on the top of the head 

Apex

100

The face shape that most styles work well on

Oval

100

This is known as a very tight curl

Coil

200

One of the 5 elements that refers to the area the hairstyle occupies 

Space

200

The comparative relationship between one thing and another 

Proportion

200

Back part of the neck

Nape

200

Face shape that is wide at the temples and squared off jaw

Square

200

Repeating lines in a hairstyle; can be straight or curved

Parallel lines

300

What element defines form and space

design line

300

Recurring pattern of movement in a design

Rhythm 

300

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

Bang area

300

Face shape with narrow forehead, width at cheekbones and narrow chin

Diamond

300

Lines parallel to the floor; creates width in a hairstyle

Horizontal lines

400

The element that refers to the illusion of motion in the hair

Design texture

400

Principle that draws the eye first before the rest of the design

Emphasis 

400

Area between the apex and the back of the parietal ridge

Crown

400

Styles that flatter oblong face shapes 

Chin-length styles 

400

Numerical and alphabetical hierarchy to describe hair texture

Hair-typing system

500

The element that can make all or part of the design appear larger or smaller by adding or subtracting volume

Haircolor

500

The principle that is known as the most important 

Harmony

500

Widest part of the head, also known as the crest area

Parietal ridge

500

Hairstyles with height or volume at the top of the head with no volume at the sides is flattering for this face shape

Round

500

Objectives, goals, and step-by-step planning to mold a unique vision

Design philosophy