Milady Ch. 14
How should you style the hair for a crooked nose?
Asymmetrical, off-center styles
Describe the facial contour, the objective, and the styling choice for the round facial type.
Facial Contour: Round hairline and round chin line; wide face Objective: To create the illusion of length to the face, since this will make the face appear slimmer Styling Choice: A hairstyle that has height or volume on top and closeness or no volume at the sides
Describe the facial contour, the objective, and the styling choice for the square facial type.
Facial Contour: Wide at the temples, narrow at the middle third of the face, and squared off at the jaw Objective: To offset or round out the square features Styling Choice: Soften the hair around the temples and jaw by bringing the shape or silhouette close to the head form. Create volume in the area between the temples and jaw by adding width around the ear area
Concave
Has a prominent forehead and chin
Convex
Has a receding forehead and chin
Describe a contrasting line in hairstyle.
Horizontal and vertical lines that meet at a 90° angle. These lines create a hard edge. Contrasting lines in a design usually create distinct looks and work best for clients able to carry off a strong style.
What should be considered when choosing a colour?
How they weigh with the other variables
Straight, fine hair
Hugs the head shape due to lack of body or volume
Discuss why you think that haircolour is important to the client psychologically in the overall look of a hair design.
It can cover grey spots to make them feel younger, accent an important feature, or distract away from a feature they don't like.
Explain the importance of harmony in a hair design.
It's the creation of unity in a design and is the most important of the art principles. Harmony holds all the elements of the design together.
What is meant by emphasis in a design?
It's what draws the eye first, before it travels to the rest of the design. It is also called the focus.
Vertical lines
Lines are up and down
Curved lines
Lines moving in a circular or semicircular direction
Describe a directional line in hairstyling.
Lines with a definite forward or backward movement
_ define form and space and create the shape, design, and movement of a hairstyle. They can be _ or _.
Lines; straight; curved
Wavy, fine hair
May appear fuller when diffused with heat and the appropriate haircut and style
Small chin
Move the hair up and away from the face along the chin line
List some sources of inspiration.
Movies, TV, magazines, videos, and even a person on the street
What places, things, or people inspire your creativity?
Music and YouTubers
Diagonal lines
Positioned between horizontal and vertical lines
What is the best way to determine a client's facial shape?
Pull all of the client's hair completely off the face using a towel or hairband to better observe just the client's face
This type can be combed directionally to create horizontal lines.
Wavy
When is it appropriate to use multiple directional wave pattern combinations together?
When a client wants to achieve a trendy multi-textured look with volume and unconstructed lines
Describe symmetrical balance.
When an imaginary line is drawn though the center of the face and the two resulting halves form a mirror image of one another.
Curly, medium hair
When left natural gives a soft, romantic look
Explain how to create the illusion of dimension or depth.
When lighter and warmer colours alternate with those that are darker and cooler
Describe asymmetrical balance.
When the two imaginary halves of a hairstyle have an equal visual weight, but are positioned unevenly.
Extremely curly, coarse hair
Will be extremely wide, often appears dense, offers limited flexibility
How can texture be created temporarily?
With the use of heat and/or wet styling techniques
What style would you normally create for a woman with large hips or broad shoulders? Explain.
You would normally create a style with more volume. This look wouldn't look in proportion on a petite figure.
This is used to create a dramatic effect
Zigzag parting
An understanding of design and _ will help you develop the artistic skill and judgement needed to create the best possible design for your client.
art
A man who is balding with closely trimmed hair could look very good in a closely groomed
beard and mustache
By having a better understanding of the principles of hair design, you will: understand why a particular hairstyle will or will not be the _ for a client; have helpful guidelines to assist in achieving your _; be able to create haircuts and styles designed to help clients _ area of concern while _ their most attractive areas.
best; styling vision; camouflage; emphasizing
When designing a hairstyle, it is essential that you take into account the client's
body shape and size
Having a strong foundation in technique along with practicing personal skills will allow you to take _.
calculated risks
Mustaches, beards, and sideburns can be a great way for a male client to show his individual style and
camouflage facial flaws
Great hairstylists find inspiration everywhere by keeping an eye out for what is new in the beauty industry and by dedicating themselves to their
continuing education
The directional wave patterns or _ must be taken into consideration when creating a style for your client.
design texture
Modern inspiration in fashion often starts as _ which then moves to the streets as a phenomenon or trend.
individual expression
Using a _ colour will draw a line in the hairstyle in the direction you want the eye to travel.
light
One of the best sources of design inspiration can be found in
nature
When designing a style for your client's facial type, you generally are trying to create the illusion of a(n) _ facial shape.
oval
A client's facial shape is determined by the _ and _ of the facial bones.
position; prominence
We are more aware of the _ form than the _ spaces.
positive; negative
Along with learning through study, it is best to _ until you gain a working knowledge of the process of hair design.
practice
The _ is the outline of the face, head, or figures seen in a side view.
profile
Solid, smoother forms with minimal texture most often give a(n) _ appearance to the outline of the style, where more textured forms can add _.
slimming; weight
The best results are obtained when each of your client's facial features and profile is properly analyzed for its _ and _.
strengths; weaknesses
To determine a facial shape, divide the face into _ zones. They are _, _, _.
three; the forehead; eyes and nose; jaw
Form may also be referred to as
volume
Light and warm colours create the illusion of
volume
For a client with a gold tone to her skin, _ hair colours are more flattering. cool or warm
warm
Once inspired, what do you need to decide next?
which tools and techniques are needed to achieve your design
Bangs are often recommended in hairstyles for clients who have a(n) _ facial type. A) Inverted triangle B) Square C) Oblong D) Oval
A) Inverted Triangle
Wavy, coarse hair
Can produce a voluminous silhouette if not shaped properly
This profile type looks best with hairstyles that include an arrangement of bangs or curls over the forehead.
Convex profile
Use of vertical lines
Create length and height in hair design
Use of horizontal lines
Create width in hair design
Harmony
Creation of unity in a design; the most important of the art principles
These types of wave patterns can create a larger form.
Curly
_ wave patterns take attention away from the face and can be used to soften square or rectangular features.
Curly
Horizontal lines
Extend in the same direction and maintain a constant distance apart and are parallel from the floor and relative to the horizon
Describe the facial contour, the objective, and the styling choice for the oblong facial type.
Facial Contour: Long, narrow face with hollow cheeks Objective: To make the face appear shorter and wider Styling Choice: Keep the hair fairly close to the top of the head. Add volume on the sides to create the illusion of width. The hair should not be too long, as this will elongate the oblong shape of the face.
Describe the facial contour, the objective, and the styling choice for the diamond facial type.
Facial Contour: Narrow forehead, extreme width through the cheekbones, and narrow chin Objective: To reduce the width across the cheekbone line Styling Choice: Increase the fullness across the jaw line and forehead while keeping the hair close to the head at the cheekbone line. Avoid hairstyles that lift away from the cheeks or move back from the hairline on the sides near the ear area.
Describe the facial contour, the objective, and the styling choice for the triangular (pear-shaped) facial type.
Facial Contour: Narrow forehead, wide jaw and chin line Objective: To create the illusion of width in the forehead Styling Choice: A hairstyle that has volume at the temples and some height at the top.
_ is a mass or general outline of a hairstyle that is three-dimensional and has _, _, and _.
Form; length; width; depth
Very curly, fine hair
Generally best cut short
Receding chin
Hair should be directed forward in the chin area
Long jaw
Hair should be full and fall below the jaw to direct attention away from it
Straight, coarse hair
Hard to curl; responds well to thermal styling with flat tools
Straight, medium hair
Offers more versatility in styling; good amour of movement
Wavy, medium hair
Offers the most versatility in styling
Curly, fine hair
Often separates, revealing the client's scalp
This can help make thin hair appear fuller
Side parting
_ wave patterns accent the face and are particularly useful when you wish to narrow a round head shape.
Smooth
_ is the area surrounding the form or the area the hairstyle occupies and may contain_, _, _.
Space; curls; curves; waves; straight hair; or any combination
How should you style the hair for a long, narrow nose?
Stay away from styles that are tapered close to the head on the sides, with height on top. Middle parts or too much hair directed toward the face are also poor choices. Select a style where the hair moves away from the face.
This type of wave pattern reflects light better.
Straight
As a professional, what types of styles should you recommend for a man?
Styles that are both flattering and appropriate for the client's lifestyle, career, and hair type.
Extremely curly, medium hair
Tends to widen as it grows longer
Large chin
The hair should be either longer or shorter than the chin line so as to avoid drawing attention to the chin
Describe the facial contour of the oval face.
The oval face is about 1.5 times longer than its width across the brow. The forehead is slightly wider than the chin. It visibly has no areas that dominate the others.
Describe a single line in hairstyling.
They are used in one-length hairstyles. These hairstyles are best for clients requiring the lowest maintenance when styling their hair.
Where is the bang or fringe area located?
Triangular section that begins the the apex, or high point of the head, and ends at the front corners
A good designer always envisions the end result before the beginning. True or False?
True
A hairstyle with a middle part is a poor choice for a client who has a long, narrow nose. True or False?
True
A successful harmonious design includes an area of emphasis. True or False?
True
How long does a permanent texture change last?
Until new hair growth alters the texture or pattern
How should you style the hair for wide-set eyes?
Use a higher half bang to create length in the face. The hair should be slightly darker at the sides than the top
Large forehead
Use bangs with little or no volume to cover the forehead
Square jaw
Use curved lines at the jaw line
Round jaw
Use straight lines at the jaw line
Use of diagonal lines
Used to emphasize or minimize facial features, and also used to create interest in hair design
Use of curved lines
Used to soften a design
Describe a transitional line in hairstyling.
Usually curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines. These lines are used frequently when texturizing a haircut along with hair colour placement and colour blending.
Curly, coarse hair
Usually very compacted with little to no movement
Emphasis
Where the eye is drawn to first; also known as focus
How should you style the hair for close-set eyes?
Direct hair back and away from the face at the temples. A side movement from a diagonal back part with some height is advisable. A slight lightening of the hair at the corner at the eyes will give the illusion of width.
How should you style the hair for a wide forehead?
Direct hair forward over the sides of the forehead
Receding forehead
Direct the bangs over the forehead with an outwardly directed volume
Your client's hair type is a major consideration in the selection of a hairstyle. What are the two defining characteristics to consider?
Directional patterns and hair texture
Explain how to measure symmetry.
Divide the face into 4 equal parts. The lines cross at the central axis, the reference point for judging the balance of the hair design. You can then decide if the hairstyle looks pleasing to the eye and in correct balance.
How should you style the hair for a wide, flat nose?
Draw the hair away from the face and use a center part to help elongate and narrow the nose
Balance
Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry
List the four partings that can be used to highlight facial features.
1) Center parting are classic. They are used for an oval face, but also give an oval illusion to wide and round faces. 2) Side partings are used to direct hair across the top of the head. They develop height on top and make thin hair appear fuller 3) Diagonal back partings are used to create the illusion of width or height in a hairstyle 4) Zigzag partings create a dramatic effect
List 10 techniques or tools that will temporarily change hair texture.
1) Curling irons 2) Hot rollers 3) Straightened 4) Blow dryer 5) Flat ironed 6) Crimping iron 7) Wet set 8) Pin curls 9) Finger waves 10) Braids
List the three basic types of hair texture.
1) Fine 2) Medium 3) Coarse
What are the five basic elements of three-dimensional design?
1) Line 2) Form 3) Space 4) Design texture 5) Colour
This gives an oval illusion to wide and round faces
Center parting
List the seven basic facial shapes.
1) Oval 2) Round 3) Square 4) Triangle (Pear-shaped) 5) Oblong 6) Diamond 7) Inverted triangle (Heart-shaped)
The five principles for art and design of hair design are:
1) Proportion 2) Balance 3) Rhythm 4) Emphasis 5) Harmony
The hair should be in proportion to the:
1) Shape of the head and face 2) The length and width of the neck 3) Shoulder line
An artistic and suitable hairstyle will take into account the following physical characteristics of the client:
1) Shape of the head, including the front view (face shape), profile, and back view 2) Length of the neck 3) Facial features (perfect as well as imperfect features) 4) Body shape and posture
All hair has a unique directional pattern described as:
1) Straight 2) Wavy 3) Curly 4) Excessively curly
What two roles does haircolour play in hair design?
1) Visually 2) Psychologically
List four options you may choose to create an area of emphasis or focus in a hairstyle.
1) Wave patterns 2) Colour 3) Change in form 4) Ornamentation
How can you use colour to create a bold, dramatic accent?
A single line of colour or a series of repeated lines of colour
As a designer, what must you develop?
A visual understanding of which hairstyles work best on different face shapes and body types.
Which of the following signifies a fast rhythm? A) Tight curls B) Loose curls
A) Tight curls
How can texture be changed permanently?
Chemically infused services
_ and _ colours recede or move in toward the head, creating the illusion of less volume.
Dark; cool
How should you style the hair for a head that is not completely round?
Design the style with volume in areas that are flat or small while reducing the volume of the hair in areas that are large or prominent
A client would like a hairstyle that minimises her large nose. Which type of line might be most helpful in a design to meet this goal?
Diagonal
This can help create an illusion of width or height
Diagonal back parting
How should you style the hair for a narrow forehead?
Direct hair away from the face at the forehead. Lighter highlights may be used at the temples to create the illusion of width
What type of hairstyle works best on a client with an oval face?
Any hairstyle
When a hairstyle is harmonious, it contains what three elements?
1) A form with interesting lines 2) A pleasing colour or combination of colours and textures 3) A balance and rhythm that together strengthen the design
List three ways that the bang area or fringe can be parted.
1) A triangular parting is the basic parting for bang sections and gives a symmetrical balance to the features on the face 2) A diagonal parting gives height to a round or square face and width to a long, thing face 3) A curved part is used for a receding hairline or high forehead
Which element of design can be either symmetrical or asymmetrical?
Balance
Prominent nose
Bring hair forward at the forehead and softness around the face
Often stylists limit positive risks and confine themselves to their current comfort zone. Sometimes comfort zones can translate into: A) "risk-taker" B) "outside-the-box innovator" C) "dated and uninspiring"
C) Dated and uninspiring
A long hairstyle is not usually recommended for a client with a(n) _ facial type. A) Inverted triangle B) Square C) Oblong D) Oval
C) Oblong
You have been inspired by a photograph and want to try out a new design. When working out the details and planning of a design, where should you begin? A) On your next client B) On yourself C) On a mannequin head
C) On a mannequin head
_ can be used to make all or part of the design appear larger or smaller and can help define _ and _.
Colour; texture; line
Proportion
Comparative relationship of one thing to another
This profile type looks best when the hair at the nape of the neck is styled with an upward movement.
Concave profile
Straight
Considered ideal; has a very slight curvature
Describe the facial contour, the objective, and the styling choice for the inverted triangle (heart-shaped) facial type.
Facial Contour: Wide forehead and narrow chin line Objective: To decrease the width of the forehead and increase the width in the lower part of the face Styling Choice: Style the hair close to the head with no volume. Gradually increase the width of the silhouette as you style the middle third of the shape in the cheekbone area and near the ears, and keep the silhouette at its widest the the jaw and neck area
A hair design should have only one point or area of emphasis. True or False?
False
A large forehead looks best with bangs that have a large amount of volume. True or False?
False
High contrast colours work best for a conservative look. True or False?
False
Men are limited to only a few hairstyle options. True or False?
False
The hair should be slightly lighter at the sides that at the top for wide-set eyes. True or False?
False
Small nose
Hair should be swept off the face, creating a line from nose to ear. The top of the hair should be moved off the forehead to give the illusion of length to the nose
What is the general guide for a classic proportion?
Hair should not be wider than the center of the shoulders, regardless of body structure.
Rhythm
Regular pulsation or recurrent pattern of movement in a design
Define rhythm in a design.
Regular pulsation or recurrent pattern of movement in a design. A fast rhythm moves quickly. A slow rhythm can be seen in larger shapes or long waves.
Describe a parallel line in hairstyling.
Repeating lines in a hairstyle. The lines can be straight or curved. The repetition of lines creates more interest of the design.
What is a major consideration when creating a hairstyle for someone who wears glasses?
The arms of the glasses can push the hair at the ear and cause it to stick out