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Design |
The foundation of all artistic applications |
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Line, form, space, texture, and color (think of the anagram Leaves Fall Suddenly Though Carefully) |
What are the five elements of hair design? |
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Line |
Defines time and space. Creates the shape, design, and movement of a hairstyle. |
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Horizontal, vertical, diagonal, curved |
What are the four basic types of line? |
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Horizontal line |
Line that creates width in hair design. They extend in the same direction and maintain a constant distance apart. |
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Vertical line |
Creates length and height in hair design. Makes a hair style appear longer and narrower. |
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Diagonal line |
Positioned between horizontal and vertical lines. Often used to emphasize facial features. |
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Curved line |
Line moving in a circular or semi-circular direction. Soften a design. |
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Single lines |
One-length hairstyle is an example of this |
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Parallel lines |
Repeating lines in a hairstyle. Can be straight or curved. |
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Contrasting lines |
Horizontal and vertical lines that meet at a 90 degree angle. These lines create a hard edge. |
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Transitional lines |
Curved lines used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines. |
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Form |
The mass or general outline of a hairstyle. |
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Space |
The area surrounding the form or the area the hairstyle occupies. |
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Design texture |
The wave patterns that must be taken into consideration when designing a style for your client. |
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Proportion, balance, rhythm, emphasis, and harmony (remember the anagram Puppies Bring Right Emotions and Happiness) |
What are the five principles of hair design? |
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Proportion |
The comparative relationship of one thing to another. |
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Balance |
Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry. |
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Symmetrical balance |
Occurs when an imaginary line is drawn through the center of the face and the two resulting halves form a mirror image of one another. |
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Asymmetrical balance |
Established when the two imaginary halves of a hairstyle have an equal visual weight, but are positioned unevenly. |
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Rhythm |
A regular pulsation or recurrent pattern of movement in a design. |
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Emphasis |
AKA focus. Part of a design that draws the eye first before it travels to the rest of the design. |
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Harmony |
The creation of unity in a design and is the most important of the art principles. |
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Straight, wavy, curly, and extremely curly |
What are the four wave patterns of hair? |
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Fine, medium, and coarse |
What are the basic hair textures? |
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Profile |
The outline of the face, head, or figure seen in a side view. |
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Straight, convex, and concave |
What are the three basic profiles? |
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Straight profile |
Considered the ideal profile. |
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Convex profile |
Has a receding forehead and chin. Calls for an arrangement of curls or bangs over the forehead. |
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Concave profile |
Has a prominent forehead and chin, with other features receded inward. |
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Bang area |
AKA fringe area. The triangular section that begins at the apex, or high point of the head, and ends at the front corners. |
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Triangular parting, diagonal parting, and curved parting |
The bang is parted in what three basic ways? |