Cosmetology chapter 14

Diagonal back parting

Style parting that is used to create the illusion of width or height in a hairstyle.

Side parting

Style parting that is used to direct hair across the top of the head to help develop height on top and make thin hair appear fuller

Zigzag parting

Style parting to create a dramatic effect

Large chin

The hair should be either longer or shorter than the chin line so as to avoid drawing attention to the chin

Diagonal parting

basic parting that gives height to a round or square face and width to long, thin face.

Curved part

basic parting that is used for a receding hairline or high forehead

Small nose

hair should sweep off the face, creating a line from nose to ear

Bang area

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

Round facial type

Round hairline and round chin line; wide face. Needs a hairstyle that has height or volume on top and closeness or no volume at the sides

Crooked nose

Asymmetrical, off-center style are best as they attract the eye away from the nose.

Center parting

Classic parting that is used for an oval face, but also gives an oval illusion to wide and round faces.

Wide, flat nose

Draw the hair away from the face and use a center part to help elongate and narrow the nose

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

oval face

Is about one half times longer than its width across the brow; can wear any hairstyle

Client's facial shape

Is determaned by the position and prominence of the facial bones

Triangular parting

Is the basic parting for bang sections

Oblong facial type

Long, narrow face with hollow cheeks. Keep the hair fairly close to the top of the head. Add volume on the sides to create the illusion of width. Chin length styles are most effective for this facial type.

Diamond facial type

Narrow forehead, extreme width through the cheekbones, and narrow chin. 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.

Triangular Facial Type

Narrow forehead, wide jaw and chin line. A hairstyle that has volume at the temples and some height at the top. You can disguise the narrowness of the forehead with a soft bang or fringe

Convex profile

Receding forehead and chin. Keep the style close to the head at the nape move hair forward in the chin area.

prominent nose

To draw attention away from the nose, bring hair forward at the forehead with softness around the face

close-set eyes

Usually found on long, narrow faces

Wide-set eyes

Usually found on round or square faces

Narrow forehead

What type of the "top 3rd of the face" would you direct hair away from the face at the forehead?

Receding forehead

What type of the "top 3rd of the face" would you direct the bangs over the forehead with an outwardly directed volume?

Large forehead

What type of the "top 3rd of the face" would you use bangs with little or no volume to cover the forehead?

Wide forehead

What type of the"top 3rd of the face" would you direct hair forward over the sides of the forehead?

Square facial type

Wide at the the temples, narrow at the middle third of the face, and square off at the jaw. Soften the hair around the temples and jaw by bringing the shape or silhouette close to the head form.

Inverted Triangle Facial Type

Wide forehead and narrow chine line. Style the hair close to the head with no volume. A bang or fringe is recommended. 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 at the jaw and neck area

Small chin

move the hair up and away from the face along the chin line

The seven basic facial shapes

oval, round, square, triangle, oblong, diamond, inverted triangle

Straight profile

profile that is considered ideal.

Concave

prominent forehead and chin, with other features receded inward. It should be accommodated by softly styling the hair at the nape with an upward movement. Do not build hair onto the forehead.

Long narrow nose

stay away from styles that are tapered close to the head on the side, with height on top. Select a style where hair moves away from the face

Profile

the outline of the face, head, or figure seen in a side view.