CHAPTER 14: PRINCIPLES OF HAIR DESIGN

Question 1

Chemically infused services that make changes in the natural texture, curl, or _________ in the hair are considered permanent and will never revert back to the original pattern.

a. thickness
b. wave pattern
c. elasticity
d. hair color

Answer 1

b. wave pattern

Question 2

For a client with gold skin tones, ________ haircolors are more flattering.

a. contrasting
b. toned
c. warm
d. cool

Answer 2

c. warm

Question 3

When designing a style for a woman with large hips or broad shoulders, the stylist would normally create a style with __________.

a. more volume
b. less volume
c. more length
d. darker colors

Answer 3

a. more volume

Question 4

Balance is described as establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create ______________.

a. width
b. symmetry
c. structure
d. space

Answer 4

b. symmetry

Question 5

When the two imaginary halves of a hairstyle have an equal visual weight but are positioned unevenly, the hairstyle is considered to have ___________ balance.

a. horizontal
b. diagonal
c. symmetrical
d. asymmetrical

Answer 5

d. asymmetrical

Question 6

A regular pulsation or recurrent pattern of movement in a design is referred to as _____________.

a. rhythm
b. harmony
c. focus
d. balance

Answer 6

a. rhythm

Question 7

The area in a design where the eye is drawn first before traveling to the rest of the design is called the __________.

a. balance
b. axis
c. emphasis
d. apex

Answer 7

c. emphasis

Question 8

To offset or round out the features of a square facial shape, the styling choice is to ____________.

a. create the illusion of width in the forehead
b. add volume to the sides
c. make the face seem shorter
d. create volume between the temples and jaw

Answer 8

d. create volume between the temples and jaw

Question 9

The ________ profile has a receding forehead and chin.

a. concave
b. circular
c. straight
d. convex

Answer 9

d. convex

Question 10

The triangular section that begins at the apex, or high point of the head, and ends at the front corners is called the _____.

a. crown area
b. bang area
c. line area
d. convex area

Answer 10

b. bang area

Question 11

Design texture can be created temporarily with the use of _____________.

a. heat and/or wet styling techniques
b. cold and/or wet styling techniques
c. heat and/or dry styling techniques
d. cold and/or dry styling techniques

Answer 11

a. heat and/or wet styling techniques

Question 12

Which of these is not a physical characteristics taken into account when designing an artistic and suitable hairstyle?

a. body posture
b. facial features
c. natural hair color
d. head shape

Answer 12

c. natural hair color

Question 13

Left natural, _________ hair may not support many styling options.

a. straight, medium
b. straight, coarse
c. straight, fine
d. wavy, fine

Answer 13

c. straight, fine

Question 14

Which type of hair offers the most versatility in styling?

a. wavy, medium hair
b. straight, coarse hair
c. wavy, fine hair
d. straight, fine hair

Answer 14

a. wavy, medium hair

Question 15

For ease of styling, _______ hair is generally best cut short.

a. curly, medium
b. curly, coarse
c. extremely curly, coarse
d. very curly, fine

Answer 15

d. very curly, fine

Question 16

The _______ profile has a prominent forehead and chin.

a. concave
b. convex
c. straight
d. wavy

Answer 16

a. concave

Question 17

For a client with _______, you should direct the hair back and away from the face at the temples.

a. close-set eyes
b. a large forehead
c. a crooked nose
d. wide-set eyes

Answer 17

a. close-set eyes

Question 18

For a client with a ________, the hair should be directed forward in the chin area.

a. round jaw
b. receding chin
c. small chin
d. large chin

Answer 18

b. receding chin

Question 19

For a client with a _________ nose, bring hair forward at the forehead with softness around the face.

a. wide, flat
b. long, narrow
c. small
d. prominent

Answer 19

d. prominent

Question 20

If a male client has _______, a fairly close-trimmed beard or even faded beard and mustache would be beneficial to the overall appearance.

a. darker hair
b. light hair
c. a wide face and a large jaw
d. a wide face and full cheeks

Answer 20

d. a wide face and full cheeks

Question 21

To create length and height in hair design, use _______ lines.

a. vertical
b. horizontal
c. transitional
d. single

Answer 21

a. vertical

Question 22

To create width in hair design, use ________ lines.

a. contrasting
b. horizontal
c. diagonal
d. directional

Answer 22

b. horizontal

Question 23

Lines that may move in a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction to create the illusion of movement are ________ lines.

a. curved
b. horizontal
c. single
d. parallel

Answer 23

a. curved

Question 24

Repeating lines, known as _________ lines, can be straight or curved.

a. single
b. vertical
c. directional
d. parallel

Answer 24

d. parallel

Question 25

Lines with a definite forward or backward movement are _______ lines.

a. transitional
b. contrasting
c. directional
d. diagonal

Answer 25

c. directional

Question 26

The square face shape __________.

a. is narrow at the temples
b. has hollow cheeks
c. is rounded at the jaw
d. is narrow at the middle third of the face

Answer 26

d. is narrow at the middle third of the face

Question 27

The face shape featuring a narrow forehead, extreme width through the cheekbones, and a narrow chin is the _____.

a. inverted-triangle
b. diamond
c. hart-shaped
d. pear-shaped

Answer 27

b. diamond

Question 28

The ______ face shape featured a narrow forehead, wide jaw, and wide chin line.

a. triangular
b. oblong
c. round
d. square

Answer 28

a. triangular

Question 29

The face shape featuring a wide forehead and narrow chin line is the ________.

a. triangular
b. inverted triangle
c. oblong
d. diamond

Answer 29

b. inverted triangle

Question 30

Which parting is used to create the illusion of width or height in a hairstyle?

a. side
b. center
c. diagonal
d. zigzag

Answer 30

c. diagonal

Question 31

The contour and proportions of the _________ face shape form the basis and ideals for evaluating and modifying all other face shapes.

a. oblong
b. heart-shaped
c. round
d. oval

Answer 31

d. oval

Question 32

Color acts as an illusion and helps to create lines of __________.

a. direction
b. attention
c. light
d. subtlety

Answer 32

b. attention

Question 33

Depending on ________, color can accent or de-emphasize a particular part of a style or client feature.

a. placement
b. level
c. hair length
d. hair texture

Answer 33

a. placement

Question 34

In hair design, the stylist follows five key strategies for successful end results including having a vision, following a plan, working at the plan, trying again and again, and ____________.

a. organizing your thoughts
b. developing a strong foundation
c. taking calculated risks
d. looking to the past

Answer 34

c. taking calculated risks

Question 35

The __________ face shape featured a long, narrow face with hollow cheeks.

a. square
b. triangular
c. oblong
d. round

Answer 35

c. oblong