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All of the following are reasons cosmetologists should study and have a thorough understanding
of hair design principles EXCEPT __________. ✔Correct Answer-understanding hair design
principles enables cosmetologists to convince their clients to try their hair styled in a way they
don't typically have it styled
Which of the five planning steps to bringing a design to life involves a stylist learning and
growing from past design mistakes? ✔Correct Answer-Try and try again.
Which planning step in bringing an artistic design to life is defined as the stylist deciding which
tools and techniques are needed to achieve their design? ✔Correct Answer-Work the plan
All of the following are planning steps in bringing a design to life EXCEPT: ✔Correct Answer-
Consult a mentor
Which element of hair design relates to the mass or general outline of a hairstyle? ✔Correct
Answer-form
How is the hair design element space defined? ✔Correct Answer-Space is the area the
hairstyle occupies.
Which design element is the directional wave patterns or illusion of motion in the hair?
✔Correct Answer-design texture
A stylist is designing a hairstyle with an interesting focal point that the stylist wishes to highlight.
Which design element could the stylist consider to draw the eye to the style's focal point?
✔Correct Answer-design lines
What negative outcome could result if a cosmetologist fails to consider emphasis when
designing a hairstyle? ✔Correct Answer-What negative outcome could result if a
cosmetologist fails to consider emphasis when designing a hairstyle?
A client with a petite frame and narrow hips and shoulders is discussing a new hairstyle with a
cosmetologist. The client describes a popular, voluminous hairstyle as an option. What should
the cosmetologist consider when discussing the desired style with the client? ✔Correct
Answer-The cosmetologist should consider whether the hairstyle will be proportional to the
client's body type.
, The standard reference point that is the widest area on the head is the ______. ✔Correct
Answer-parietal ridge
If a cosmetologist places a comb flat against the nape, the location where the comb leaves the
head is the _________. ✔Correct Answer-occipital bone
Where is the nape on the head? ✔Correct Answer-the back part of the neck below the
occipital bone
Which hair pattern and texture hugs the head shape, lacks body, and has marginal elasticity?
✔Correct Answer-straight, fine
Which hair pattern and texture tangles easily and benefits from the use of a thermal protecting
detangle product before blowdrying? ✔Correct Answer-curly, fine
A new client would like to know their hair type on the André Walker Hair Typing System. To
determine the client's hair type in this system, what should the cosmetologist consider during
the consultation with the client? ✔Correct Answer-The cosmetologist should determine the
hair's texture and density.
If a cosmetologist observes that a client's face has a wide jaw and chin line with a narrow
forehead, which face shape does the client have? ✔Correct Answer-triangular
A client with a round face type will be best complemented by a hairstyle that _____.
✔Correct Answer-adds volume on the top and is close to the sides of the head
What hairstyle best complements a profile that has a receding forehead and chin? ✔Correct
Answer-Arrange curls or bangs over the forehead, and create a style that is close to the head at
the nape with hair moving forward in the chin area.
What colors should a stylist consider using to create the illusion of more hair volume?
✔Correct Answer-light, warm colors
To locate the parietal ridge, a stylist would place a comb ______ ✔Correct Answer-flat on the
side of the head
The area of the head that begins at the apex and ends at the front corners is called the ______.
✔Correct Answer-bang area
Why should a stylist cut curly, coarse hair when it is dry? ✔Correct Answer-Curly, coarse hair
shrinks as it dries, so it will appear much shorter if cut wet.
A stylist is meeting with a client seeking a new hairstyle that will better complement the client's
face type. The client's face is wide at the cheekbones but narrow at the chin and forehead.
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All of the following are reasons cosmetologists should study and have a thorough understanding
of hair design principles EXCEPT __________. ✔Correct Answer-understanding hair design
principles enables cosmetologists to convince their clients to try their hair styled in a way they
don't typically have it styled
Which of the five planning steps to bringing a design to life involves a stylist learning and
growing from past design mistakes? ✔Correct Answer-Try and try again.
Which planning step in bringing an artistic design to life is defined as the stylist deciding which
tools and techniques are needed to achieve their design? ✔Correct Answer-Work the plan
All of the following are planning steps in bringing a design to life EXCEPT: ✔Correct Answer-
Consult a mentor
Which element of hair design relates to the mass or general outline of a hairstyle? ✔Correct
Answer-form
How is the hair design element space defined? ✔Correct Answer-Space is the area the
hairstyle occupies.
Which design element is the directional wave patterns or illusion of motion in the hair?
✔Correct Answer-design texture
A stylist is designing a hairstyle with an interesting focal point that the stylist wishes to highlight.
Which design element could the stylist consider to draw the eye to the style's focal point?
✔Correct Answer-design lines
What negative outcome could result if a cosmetologist fails to consider emphasis when
designing a hairstyle? ✔Correct Answer-What negative outcome could result if a
cosmetologist fails to consider emphasis when designing a hairstyle?
A client with a petite frame and narrow hips and shoulders is discussing a new hairstyle with a
cosmetologist. The client describes a popular, voluminous hairstyle as an option. What should
the cosmetologist consider when discussing the desired style with the client? ✔Correct
Answer-The cosmetologist should consider whether the hairstyle will be proportional to the
client's body type.
, The standard reference point that is the widest area on the head is the ______. ✔Correct
Answer-parietal ridge
If a cosmetologist places a comb flat against the nape, the location where the comb leaves the
head is the _________. ✔Correct Answer-occipital bone
Where is the nape on the head? ✔Correct Answer-the back part of the neck below the
occipital bone
Which hair pattern and texture hugs the head shape, lacks body, and has marginal elasticity?
✔Correct Answer-straight, fine
Which hair pattern and texture tangles easily and benefits from the use of a thermal protecting
detangle product before blowdrying? ✔Correct Answer-curly, fine
A new client would like to know their hair type on the André Walker Hair Typing System. To
determine the client's hair type in this system, what should the cosmetologist consider during
the consultation with the client? ✔Correct Answer-The cosmetologist should determine the
hair's texture and density.
If a cosmetologist observes that a client's face has a wide jaw and chin line with a narrow
forehead, which face shape does the client have? ✔Correct Answer-triangular
A client with a round face type will be best complemented by a hairstyle that _____.
✔Correct Answer-adds volume on the top and is close to the sides of the head
What hairstyle best complements a profile that has a receding forehead and chin? ✔Correct
Answer-Arrange curls or bangs over the forehead, and create a style that is close to the head at
the nape with hair moving forward in the chin area.
What colors should a stylist consider using to create the illusion of more hair volume?
✔Correct Answer-light, warm colors
To locate the parietal ridge, a stylist would place a comb ______ ✔Correct Answer-flat on the
side of the head
The area of the head that begins at the apex and ends at the front corners is called the ______.
✔Correct Answer-bang area
Why should a stylist cut curly, coarse hair when it is dry? ✔Correct Answer-Curly, coarse hair
shrinks as it dries, so it will appear much shorter if cut wet.
A stylist is meeting with a client seeking a new hairstyle that will better complement the client's
face type. The client's face is wide at the cheekbones but narrow at the chin and forehead.
