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Cosmetology 1
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Cosmetology
11th Grade
01/09/2014

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What are some of the possible sources a hair designer might use for inspiration?
Definition
people might use magazines and books
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List the 5 principles of hair design.
Definition

The principles are:

  1. proportion
  2. balance
  3. rhythm
  4. emphasis
  5. harmony
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List the 5 elements of hair design.
Definition

The five elements are:

  1. line
  2. form
  3. space
  4. design texture
  5. hair color
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List the 7 facial shapes.
Definition

The seven facial shapes are:

  1. oval
  2. round
  3. square
  4. triangular
  5. oblong
  6. diamond
  7. _______
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How do the elements and principles of hair design apply to men?
Definition
The elements and principles apply to men because mustaches, beards, and sideburns can be a great way for a male client to show his individual style.
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How is asymmetrical balance established?
Definition

when two imaginary halves of a hairstyle have an equal weight, but the two halves are positioned unevenly

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How is balance established?
Definition

establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry in hairstyling is the relaionship between height and width

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What is the bang area?
Definition

AKA Fringe Area;

triangular section that begings at the apex or high point of the head

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What is the concave profile?
Definition

curving involving prominent forehead and chin with other features receding inward

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What are contrasting lines?
Definition

Horizontal and vertical lines that meet at a 90 degree angle and create a hard edge

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What is a convex profile?
Definition

curving outward, receding forehead and chin

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What is design texture?
Definition

wave patterns that must be taken into consideration when designing a style

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Define diagonal lines
Definition

lines positioned between horizontal and vertical lines

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What is emphasis?
Definition

also known as Focus;

place in hairstyle where the eye is drawn first, before traveling to the rest of the design

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what is form?
Definition
the mass or general outline of a hairstyle, it is three dimensional and has length, width, and depth
Term
What are horizonal lines?
Definition

The lines parallel to the floor or horizon. They create width in design.

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What are parallel lines?
Definition

They are repeat lines in a hairstyle. May be straight or curved.

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Describe what a profile is.
Definition
outline of the face, head, or figure seen in a side view
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What is proportion?
Definition

comparative relation of one thing to another;

 

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What is rhythm?
Definition
a regular puplsation or recurrent pattern of movement in design
Term
What are single lines?
Definition
a hairstyle with only one line, such as the one length hairstyle
Term
What is space?
Definition
the area surrounding the form or the area that the hairstyle occupies
Term
What is symetrical balance?
Definition

neither convex nor concave;

considered the ideal

 

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What is symetrical balance?
Definition
two halves of a style, for a mirror image of one another
Term
What are transitional lines?
Definition

usually curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines

 

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What are vertical lines?
Definition

lines that are straight up and down

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What tools are needed for wet hairstyling?
Definition

combs

brushes

rollers

clips

pins

clamps

Term
define apex
Definition

top of the head;

 four corners

 

Term
define elevation
Definition
angle which hair is held from the head
Term
What are sections?
Definition

uniform working areas

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What are subsections?
Definition
smaller partings
Term

How is graduation described?

in feet

in meters

in degrees

Definition

in degrees;

Below 90: builds weight

Above 90: removes weight

Term
What is a cutting line?
Definition
angle at which fingers are held when cutting
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What is a stationary guide?
Definition
a guide that doesn't move
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What is a traveling guide?
Definition
a guide that moves as the haircut progresses
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