Chapter 14 Principles of Hair Design
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1. 5 Elements of Hair Design: Line
Form
Space
Texture
Color
2. Line: Defines form and space. Lines create the shape, design and movement of a hairstyle.The eye follows the lines
in a design. Can be straight or curved. There are four basic types of lines: Horizontal, Vertical, Diagonal and Curved
3. Horizontal Lines: Create width. Extend in same direction and maintain a constant distance apart. From the
floor or horizon.
4. Vertical Lines: Create length and height. Make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower as the eyes follow the
lines up and down
5. Diagonal Lines: Positioned between horizontal and vertical lines. Often used to emphasize or minimize facia
features. Also used to create interest.
6. Curved Lines: Lines moving in a circular or semi-circular direction, soften a design. Can be large or small, a
full circle, or part of a circle. Can be clockwise or counter-clockwise. Can be place horizontally, vertically or diagonally.
Curved lines repeating on opposite directions create a wave.
7. Designing with Lines: Single Lines, Parallel lines, Contrasting lines, Transitional lines, Directional lines
8. Single Lines: An example is a one length hairstyle. Best for clients requiring lowest maintenance styling.
9. Parallel Lines: Repeating lines in a style. Can be straight or curved. Repetition of lines creates more interest
in the design. A finger wave is an example of a style using curved parallel lines
10. Contrasting Lines: Horizontal and vertical lines that meet at a 90 degree angle. Create a hard edge. Usually
for clients able to carry off a strong look
11. Transitional Lines: Usually curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines
12. Directional Lines: Lines with a definite forward or backward movement
13. Form: The Mass or general outline of a style. It is three dimensional and has length, width and depth. Form or
Mass may also be called Volume. Silhouette. Should be in proportion to the shape of head and face, the length and
width of the neck, and the shoulder line
14. Space: The area surrounding the form or area the style occupies. We are more aware of the positive form than
the negative spaces. With every movement the relationship of form and space change. A stylist must keep every angle
in mind. The form being created and the spaces surrounding the form. Space may contain curls, curves, waves, straight
hair, or any combination.
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15. Design Texture: Refers to wave patterns that must be taken into consideration when designing a style. All
hair has a natural wave pattern - straight, wavy, curly or extremely curly. IE: Straight hair reflects more light than other
wave patterns, and reflects the most light when cut at one length. Wavy hair can be combed into waves that create
horizontal lines. Curly hair and extremely curly hair do not reflect much light and can be course to the touch. Curly hair
creates a larger form than straight or wavy hair does
16. Create Design Texture with Styling Tools: Texture can be created temporarily with the use f
heat and/or wet styling techniques. Curling irons or hot rollers can be used to create wave or curl. Curly hair can be
straightened with a blow dryer or flat iron. Crimping irons are used to create interesting and unusual wave patterns
like zig zags. Hair can also be wet set with rollers or pin curls to create curls and waves. Finger waves, braids and locks
are another way of creating temporary textured pattern changes.
17. Changing Design Texture with Chemicals: Chemical wave patterns are considered permanent.
They last until new growth of hair is long enough to alter the design. Curly hair can be straightened with relaxers, and
straight hair can be curled with permanent waves.
18. Tips for Designing Wave Patterns: When using many wave patterns together, you create a look
that is very busy. This is fine for a client who wants to achieve a multi textured look, but may be less appropriate for
more conservative professionals. Smooth wave patterns accent the face and are particularly useful when you wish to
narrow a round head shape. Curly wave patterns take attention away from the face and can be used to soften square
or rectangular features.
19. Haircolor Design: Important both visually and psychologically. Can be used to make appear larger or
smaller. Help define texture and line and can tie elements together.
20. Dimension with Color: Light colors and warm colors create the illusion of volume. Dark and cool colors
recede or move in toward the head, creating the illusion of less volume. The illusion of dimension, or depth is created
when colors that are lighter and warmer alternate with those that are darker and cooler.
21. Lines with Color: Because the eye is drawn to the lightest color, you can use a light color to draw a line in
a style in the direction you want the eye to travel. A single line of color, or a series of repeated lines of color, can create
a bold, dramatic accent
22. Color Selection: Be sure the tone is compatible with the skin tone. If client has gold skin tone, warm colors
are more flattering for her than cool. For a more conservative or natural look when using two or more colors, choose
similar tones within two levels of each other. When using high contrast colors in most situations, you should use one
color sparingly. A strong contrast can create an attention grabbing look and should only be used on clients who are
trendy and can carry of a bold look
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1. 5 Elements of Hair Design: Line
Form
Space
Texture
Color
2. Line: Defines form and space. Lines create the shape, design and movement of a hairstyle.The eye follows the lines
in a design. Can be straight or curved. There are four basic types of lines: Horizontal, Vertical, Diagonal and Curved
3. Horizontal Lines: Create width. Extend in same direction and maintain a constant distance apart. From the
floor or horizon.
4. Vertical Lines: Create length and height. Make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower as the eyes follow the
lines up and down
5. Diagonal Lines: Positioned between horizontal and vertical lines. Often used to emphasize or minimize facia
features. Also used to create interest.
6. Curved Lines: Lines moving in a circular or semi-circular direction, soften a design. Can be large or small, a
full circle, or part of a circle. Can be clockwise or counter-clockwise. Can be place horizontally, vertically or diagonally.
Curved lines repeating on opposite directions create a wave.
7. Designing with Lines: Single Lines, Parallel lines, Contrasting lines, Transitional lines, Directional lines
8. Single Lines: An example is a one length hairstyle. Best for clients requiring lowest maintenance styling.
9. Parallel Lines: Repeating lines in a style. Can be straight or curved. Repetition of lines creates more interest
in the design. A finger wave is an example of a style using curved parallel lines
10. Contrasting Lines: Horizontal and vertical lines that meet at a 90 degree angle. Create a hard edge. Usually
for clients able to carry off a strong look
11. Transitional Lines: Usually curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines
12. Directional Lines: Lines with a definite forward or backward movement
13. Form: The Mass or general outline of a style. It is three dimensional and has length, width and depth. Form or
Mass may also be called Volume. Silhouette. Should be in proportion to the shape of head and face, the length and
width of the neck, and the shoulder line
14. Space: The area surrounding the form or area the style occupies. We are more aware of the positive form than
the negative spaces. With every movement the relationship of form and space change. A stylist must keep every angle
in mind. The form being created and the spaces surrounding the form. Space may contain curls, curves, waves, straight
hair, or any combination.
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, Chapter 14 Principles of Hair Design
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_cy5uc
15. Design Texture: Refers to wave patterns that must be taken into consideration when designing a style. All
hair has a natural wave pattern - straight, wavy, curly or extremely curly. IE: Straight hair reflects more light than other
wave patterns, and reflects the most light when cut at one length. Wavy hair can be combed into waves that create
horizontal lines. Curly hair and extremely curly hair do not reflect much light and can be course to the touch. Curly hair
creates a larger form than straight or wavy hair does
16. Create Design Texture with Styling Tools: Texture can be created temporarily with the use f
heat and/or wet styling techniques. Curling irons or hot rollers can be used to create wave or curl. Curly hair can be
straightened with a blow dryer or flat iron. Crimping irons are used to create interesting and unusual wave patterns
like zig zags. Hair can also be wet set with rollers or pin curls to create curls and waves. Finger waves, braids and locks
are another way of creating temporary textured pattern changes.
17. Changing Design Texture with Chemicals: Chemical wave patterns are considered permanent.
They last until new growth of hair is long enough to alter the design. Curly hair can be straightened with relaxers, and
straight hair can be curled with permanent waves.
18. Tips for Designing Wave Patterns: When using many wave patterns together, you create a look
that is very busy. This is fine for a client who wants to achieve a multi textured look, but may be less appropriate for
more conservative professionals. Smooth wave patterns accent the face and are particularly useful when you wish to
narrow a round head shape. Curly wave patterns take attention away from the face and can be used to soften square
or rectangular features.
19. Haircolor Design: Important both visually and psychologically. Can be used to make appear larger or
smaller. Help define texture and line and can tie elements together.
20. Dimension with Color: Light colors and warm colors create the illusion of volume. Dark and cool colors
recede or move in toward the head, creating the illusion of less volume. The illusion of dimension, or depth is created
when colors that are lighter and warmer alternate with those that are darker and cooler.
21. Lines with Color: Because the eye is drawn to the lightest color, you can use a light color to draw a line in
a style in the direction you want the eye to travel. A single line of color, or a series of repeated lines of color, can create
a bold, dramatic accent
22. Color Selection: Be sure the tone is compatible with the skin tone. If client has gold skin tone, warm colors
are more flattering for her than cool. For a more conservative or natural look when using two or more colors, choose
similar tones within two levels of each other. When using high contrast colors in most situations, you should use one
color sparingly. A strong contrast can create an attention grabbing look and should only be used on clients who are
trendy and can carry of a bold look
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