Elements
Principles
Facial Shapes
Lines
Special Considerations
Misc
100

Mass or general outline of a style. 3 dimensional. Changes as it is viewed from different angles.

What is FORM?

100

The comparative relationship of one thing to another.

What is PROPORTION?

100

This is the ideal facial shape. It is one and a half times longer than it is wide.

What is OVAL?

100

Lines moving in a circular or semi-circular direction. Used to soften a hairstyle design.

What are CURVED LINES?

100

Side View of the face.

What is PROFILE?

100

Two ways to alter (change) the design texture of a style.

What are HOT TOOLS AND CHEMICALS?

200

The area inside the form or the area the hairstyle occupies. Can contain Curls, Waves, Straight Hair or a combination.

What is SPACE?

200

Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry in a style.

What is balance?

200

Round hairline, round chin and a wide face.

What is ROUND?

200

Creates more interest in a style through using parallel lines that are straight or curved. (fingerwaves)

What are REPEATING LINES?

200

Type of profile that has a receding hairline and receding chin. Best to style the hair towards the chin.

What is CONVEX PROFILE?

200

Established when two halves of a style have equal weight but positioned unevenly. Used to balance facial features.

What is ASYMMETRICAL?

300

Directional wave patterns or illusion of motion. Described as straight, wavy, curly or super curly.

What is DESIGN TEXTURE?

300

Regular pulsating or recurrent pattern of a hairstyle. This can be "fast" or "slow".

What is RHYTHM?

300

Long, narrow face with hallow cheeks

What is OBLONG?

300

Horizontal and Vertical Lines that meet at a 90 degree angle.

What are CONTRASTING LINES?

300

Use this part to create height in a style.

What is a SIDE PART?

300

This happens when too many wave patterns are used in a style...

What is BUSY?

400

Defines form and space. Create the shape, design and movement of a style. The eyes follow this...

What are LINES?

400

Also known as "focus", this is the place the eye sees first in a hairstyle.

What is EMPHASIS?

400

Narrow forehead, wide cheekbones, narrow chin.

What is DIAMOND?

400

Curved lines that blend horizontal and vertical lines.

What are TRANSITIONAL LINES?

400

When styling for a round face, what illusion are you trying to create?

What is LENGTH?

400

For styling purposes, this hair is considered the most versatile. (DESIGN TEXTURE/HAIR TEXTURE)

What is WAVY/MEDIUM?

500

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?

500

Creation of unity in the design of a style. This holds all of the elements of design together.

What is HARMONY?

500

Wide forehead with a narrow chin line.

What is INVERTED TRIANGLE OR HEART?

500

Lines that create width and draw the eye from side to side.

What are HORIZONTAL LINES?

500

Three basic parts for bangs...

What are DIAGONAL, TRIANGULAR and CURVED?

500

Hair type with the widest silhouette? (DESIGN TEXTURE/HAIR TEXTURE)

What is EXTREMELY CURLY/COARSE HAIR?