Chapter 8 Design Decisions
Which of the following is the standard proportion between the head and body of a woman that most artists use?
1/7 th
Which of the following is the standard proportion between the head and body of a man that most artists use?
1/8 th
The number of textures within a hairstyle should generally be limited to:
3
The cost of the upkeep for a hairstyle is summarized during which step of the consultation?
Agree
During which step of the consultation do you discover the client's needs, find out the history of the hair and the client's previous experiences?
Ask, Analyze, and Assess
Showing and explaining retail products generally occurs during which step of the consultation?
Complete
The steps to a successful consultation include all of the following EXCEPT:
Disagree
Texture can be described as:
activated or unactivated
Which of the following guidelines is true if the client has a round facial shape?
add height to the crown
Horizontal lines do all of the following, EXCEPT:
add illusion of length
The design principle that refers to a pattern in which an element changes from one to another repeatedly, is known as:
alternation
Which of the following describes the term "profile"?
an outline of the face from the side
When determining facial shape, which of the following is NOT a consideration?
analysis of the widest, most dominant areas
What is formed at the point where two lines meet?
angle
What is determined by the natural growth pattern of hair?
angle and direction the hair grows
Cool colors:
are distant and quiet
What type of balance is created when the weight is positioned unequally from a center axis?
asymmetrical balance
Warm colors tend to do which of the following?
attract the eye
A man who is between 5'7" (1.7 m) and 6'1" (1.8 m) tall would be considered:
average
Which of the following terms does NOT describe hair texture?
blond
Cool colors contain green, violet and/or:
blue
With the profile type shown, which of the following styling methods would be most effective?
build fullness in the nape
The six general clothing styles include natural, romantic, dramatic, gamine, classic and:
casual
Wearing a coordinated outfit and colors such as navy, black, beige or brown would fall into which of the following style categories?
classic
Hair factors that should be considered before deciding on a particular style are texture, density, length, condition, growth pattern and:
color
What is the visual perception of the reflection of light called?
color
Adjusting your language and gestures to those of your clients to avoid communication problems is known as building:
communication
It is often said that 80% of a hair designer's success is based on the ability to build rapport and:
communication skills
This picture illustrates which profile type?
concave
A dominant, protruding forehead and chin or a small nose are characteristics of a:
concave profile
The four design principles are repetition, alternation, progression and:
contrast
Which design principle has a pattern in which an element has a relationship of opposites that create interest, variety and excitement?
contrast
Adding volume to the fringe area and forehead will visually shorten the length of the nose in which profile?
convex
What type of profile has a strong outward curvature resulting from either a protruding nose or a sloping forehead or chin?
convex
What type of hair texture creates a wider silhouette and generally holds a style for a longer period of time?
curly and coarse
Which of the following lines would be used to soften an angular face?
curved
The number of hair follicles per square inch on the scalp is referred to as:
density
The coming together of all the individual elements of your intended design into one artistic whole is known as:
design composition
The four types of lines are horizontal, vertical, curved and:
diagonal
Which line direction leads the eye to a focal point or area?
diagonal
Hair texture refers to the surface appearance or feel of the hair and the hair strand:
diameter
Which facial shape is elongated and angular and its widest area is at the cheekbones, while the forehead and chin are narrow?
diamond
Clients in which one of the following categories like to wear bold colors, large fashion jewelry and love crazy hair and hair colors?
dramatic
When determining body proportion, which of the following descriptions should be taken into consideration?
existing hairstyle
Three-sectioning is an effective way to measure the proportions of the:
face
Small texture patterns are an example of which texture speed?
fast
The three major design elements are texture, color and:
form
The three-dimensional representation of a shape is called:
form
Special considerations in designing a hairstyle include all of the following EXCEPT:
fragrance of shampoo
Clients with light density generally won't have enough:
fullness for longer designs
Clients choosing which clothing style have an eye for interesting detail, usually wear their hair short, wear small jewelry and enjoy wearing the latest looks?
gamine
Which of the following guidelines is true if the client has a heart facial shape?
leave fullness at the nape
A series of points that are connected with each other in a variety of directions is a(n):
line
Which of the following establishes directions that lead the eye through a hairstyle and create visual illusions?
lines
Hairstyles for narrow shoulders should include design lines that imply all of the following EXCEPT:
lines that create a V shape
Clients with this type of neck need mass and fullness around the neck:
long
Tall and lanky clients generally need volume and/or:
longer hair
A casual and comfortable clothing style may also be described as:
low maintenance
Which facial shape is long, narrow and angular?
oblong
Which facial shape looks good with almost any hairstyle, length or texture?
oval
Horizontal lines are lines that are:
parallel to the horizon
A stylist should NOT accentuate the narrowness at the temples and width at the jawline in what type of facial shape?
pear
Which facial shape is most often elongated, with a forehead that is narrow and a jaw that is the widest area of the face?
pear
Which facial shape would require width at the forehead?
pear
What face shape is illustrated in the picture?
pear (trapezoid)
Which of the following terms describes the outward reflection of inner thoughts, feelings, values and attitudes?
personality
Straight, convex and concave are terms used in design that refer to which of the following?
profile
A design pattern in which an element changes gradually in an ascending or descending scale is referred to as:
progression
Which of the following terms is defined as any portion or part in relation to the whole?
proportion
Light colors seem to come forward while dark colors seem to:
recede
Warm colors contain yellow, orange and/or:
red
A pattern in which an element is identical throughout is known as:
repetition
A hairstyle that does not draw attention might be preferred by which type of client?
reserved (Shy?)
A hairstyle with a natural color that doesn't draw too much attention might be preferred by a/an:
reserved client
Clients choosing which type of clothing style love silk, flower prints, beads and pastel shades of color?
romantic
Place the volume either below the jawline or above the temple area with which facial shape?
round
A two-dimensional figure consisting of points, lines and angles is a(n):
shape
The outline or silhouette of an object is known as:
shape
Clients with this type of neck should avoid volume at the neck:
short
Which clients need hairstyles with height and volume on the top?
short and sturdy
What size textural pattern does the number 3 on the diagram represent?
slowest speed shown
In which facial shape are the front hairline and jawline almost horizontal while the cheekbones protrude very little on the sides?
square
The front hairline and jawline are almost horizontal in which facial shape?
square
All of the following statements are guidelines for effectively working with a receding hairline EXCEPT:
style the hair with a direct part
What type of balance is created when the weight is positioned equally on both sides of a center axis?
symmetrical
What type of balance is shown in the picture?
symmetrical
The surface appearance of the hair identified by whether it is curly or straight, smooth or layered is called:
texture
The size of the actual texture pattern is called:
texture speed
When three-sectioning the facial area, the middle or second section includes:
the middle of the eyebrows to the tip of the nose
Which of the following can emphasize the natural skin tone or eye color to make the client look fresher and more radiant?
the right hair color
Balance is identified by which of the following definitions?
the state of equilibrium existing between contrasting, opposite or interacting elements
A heavier styling product for better control would be required for:
thick hair
A lighter styling product that doesn't weigh down the hair is good to use on:
thin density hair
The heart facial shape is also referred to as which shape?
triangle
With which type of style will there be no hair ends exposed on the surface?
unactivated
Which of the following should NOT be considered if the client has a diamond facial shape?
using a side part and diagonal fringe
Lines that are at a right angle to the horizon are called:
vertical lines
Design decisions involve all of the following EXCEPT:
viewing the client's baby photos
Which visual illusion is created by using horizontal lines?
width
How should clients with protruding ears wear their hair if it is cut short?
with volume and fullness at the sides
