Explain the Basic Principles of Hair Design Cosmetology Flashcards

Can you explain the basic principles of hair design? These flashcards can help. Cosmetology is a fun career to obtain. Cosmetology is the art and science of helping the client improve their hair, skin, and nails, as well as study cosmetics and their application. This information can be expanded into multiple parts, including cutting and chemically treating hair, chemical hair removal, and even fashion trends. Read and study these flashcards and learn more.

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To design the appropriate hairstyle for your client, begin by:
analyzing the whole person

Use the elements of design to emphasize positive features and minimize negative ones.
Being a good hair designer requires a number of abilities and skills, including:
a strong visual sense

This ability is enhanced with experience.
Having developed a strong technical foundation, you can:
take calculated risks

Exploring new possibilities works to your advantage as well as your clients'.
One of the five basic elements of design, form, describes the:
overall outline of a hairstyle

The hair form should be in proportion to the head and face.
In the terminology of hair design, space refers to:
volume

This is the three-dimensional quality of length, width, and depth.
When designing a hairstyle, curved lines can be used to:
soften a design

Curved lines can be of any size and placed in any direction.
Whether straight or curved, the use of repeating lines:
creates more interest in the design

The repetition of lines increases the interest.
It is possible through the use of color to create:
the illusion of more or less volume

Light, warm colors create more volume; dark, cool colors recede and create less.
One of the considerations in choosing a new haircolor is:
the client's skin tone

Be sure the tone is compatible with the client's skin tone.
When using the terms straight, wavy and curly, you are describing:
wave pattern

Wave pattern must be taken into consideration when designing a style.
To alter wave patterns, you can use:
chemicals

Chemical wave pattern changes are permanent until the hair grows out.
Proportion, one of the principles of hair design, refers to the:
relationship between hair, face, and body type

Proportion is the harmonious relationship between the elements.
An effective use of asymmetrical hair design is in:
balancing facial features

The unequal proportions of the hair can be used to create the illusion of balance.
The use of ornamentation can be an exciting means of creating:
emphasis

An interesting hairstyle needs an area of focus.
When creating a style that is harmonious, you should try to make it:
proportionate

A harmonious style has pleasing form and a good balance.