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Principles of Hair Design



Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

The element of hair design that defines form and space is a:
a.
texture
c.
space
b.
line
d.
color
 

 2. 

Lines a constant distance apart in the same direction that are used to create width in a hair design are:
a.
vertical lines
c.
horizontal lines
b.
diagonal lines
d.
arc lines
 

 3. 

Curved lines repeating in opposite directions create a(n):
a.
element
c.
dimension
b.
diagonal
d.
wave
 

 4. 

The type of line used to make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a(n):
a.
open line
c.
contrasting line
b.
vertical line
d.
curved line
 

 5. 

An example of a style using curved, parallel lines that creates interest in the design is a:
a.
finger wave style
c.
softened line
b.
single-line style
d.
one level design
 

 6. 

Curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines are:
a.
contrasting lines
c.
transitional lines
b.
single-lines
d.
diagonal lines
 

 7. 

Contrasting lines are horizontal and vertical lines that create a hard edge and form a:
a.
45-degree angle
c.
curved angle
b.
90-degree angle
d.
30-degree angle
 

 8. 

The part of the overall design that the client will respond to first is the:
a.
silhouette
c.
texture
b.
space
d.
combination
 

 9. 

The form or mass of a hairstyle may also be called:
a.
space
c.
angle
b.
volume
d.
color
 

 10. 

The area surrounding the form is:
a.
texture
c.
silhouette
b.
line
d.
space
 

 11. 

The wave pattern used to accentuate the face and narrow a round head shape should be:
a.
smooth
c.
combination
b.
curly
d.
alternating
 

 12. 

The element used to define texture and line and tie design elements together is:
a.
form
c.
space
b.
color
d.
curves
 

 13. 

A single line of color, or a series of repeated lines, creates a:
a.
thinner and straighter accent
c.
bold, dramatic accent
b.
closer-to-the-surface accent
d.
soft, warm excitement
 

 14. 

Colors that recede or move in toward the head, creating the illusion of less volume are:
a.
lighter colors
c.
alternating colors
b.
warmer colors
d.
cooler colors
 

 15. 

To draw a line in a hairstyle in the direction you want the eye to travel, use a:
a.
light color
c.
recessed color
b.
dark color
d.
warm color
 

 16. 

The comparative relationship in scale of one thing to another in hair design is called:
a.
contrasting
c.
volume
b.
principles
d.
proportion
 

 17. 

Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry in a design is called:
a.
balance
c.
asymmetrical
b.
volume
d.
silhouette
 

 18. 

The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is known as:
a.
elevated balance
c.
asymmetrical balance
b.
symmetrical balance
d.
visual balance
 

 19. 

The regular pulsation or recurrent pattern of movement in a design is the:
a.
design
c.
rhythm
b.
pattern
d.
harmony
 

 20. 

The principle of hair design that holds all the elements of design together is:
a.
rhythm
c.
emphasis
b.
balance
d.
harmony
 

 21. 

The two defining characteristics of hair type are:
a.
wave patterns and hair texture
c.
hair texture and hair length
b.
wave patterns and hair color
d.
hair color and head profiles
 

 22. 

A client’s facial shape is determined by the position and prominence of the:
a.
head shape
c.
profile
b.
chin line
d.
facial bones
 

 23. 

The facial shape that is one and a half times longer than its width across the brow is the:
a.
square face
c.
diamond face
b.
oblong face
d.
oval face
 

 24. 

The styling choice for a client with a round facial type would be a style that has:
a.
volume on top and volume or length at sides
b.
no volume on top and volume and softness at sides
c.
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
d.
volume between temples and jaw
 

 25. 

To offset or round out the square facial type, choose a style that has:
a.
the illusion of width in the forehead
b.
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
c.
the illusion of length to the face
d.
no volume around the area between the temples and no width around ears
 

 26. 

The outline of the face, head, and figure seen in a side view is the:
a.
profile
c.
silhouette
b.
shape
d.
convex
 

 27. 

The facial shape that is considered to be ideal is the:
a.
diamond face
c.
heart-shaped
b.
oblong face
d.
oval face
 

 28. 

The profile that is considered to be ideal is the:
a.
straight profile
c.
concave profile
b.
convex profile
d.
balanced profile
 

 29. 

Lighter highlights may be used at the temples to create the illusion of:
a.
height
c.
width
b.
division
d.
space
 

 30. 

A curved part is used for a high forehead or:
a.
round face
c.
square face
b.
long face
d.
receding hairline
 



 
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