Principles of Hair Design

Elements of Hair Design Lines Horizontal Create width in hair design Work in the same direction Remain the same distance apart Parallel lines Vertical Create length and height in a hair design Make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower

Diagonal Lines Positioned between horizontal and vertical lines Used to emphasize or minimize facial features Used to create interest

Curved lines Move in a circular or semi-circular direction Soften a design Can be large or small, a full circle, or just part of a circle May move in clockwise or counter-clockwise direction Can be placed horizontally, vertically or diagonal Lines repeating in opposite directions make a wave

Designing with lines May choose one line or multiple, depending on your choice! Single Line One length hairstyle Parallel lines Make more interest in a design Can be straight or curved Fingerwaves are example of curved parallel lines

Designing cont’d Contrasting lines Transitional lines Horizontal and vertical lines that meet at 90 degree angle Transitional lines Usually Curved lines Used to blend and soften Horizontal and Vertical lines Directional lines Have definite forward and backward movement

Form

Form Mass or general outline of a style Three dimensional: length, width, depth Simple forms are best to use Most times Should be in proportion to the shape of: the head, face and neck length and width of the neck Length and width of the shoulder line.

Space Area surrounding the form or area hairstyle occupies The space may contain: curves, waves, straight hair, curls, or any combination

Can you find the space in these hairstyles?

Proportion

????????????????????????????? Describe area surrounding the form or area hairstyle occupies This line creates width in a style; maintains a constant distance apart; can be curved or straight These lines are positioned between hor. And vert. lines. Used to emphasize or minimize a facial feature; creates interest in hair design Which line softens a design; large or small?

Texture Texture in a design is important! Why? Design Texture refers to a client’s natural wave pattern Straight Hair reflects the most light compared to wavy/curly Reflects the most when cut to a single length Wavy hair can be combed to create horizontal lines Curly/Extremely Curly hair Reflects the least light Can be coarse to the touch Creates a larger form than straight or wavy

Images of Natural Texture

Creating Texture with Tools Temporary Heat or wet styling How can we change curly hair to straight? Straight to Wavy? Straight to curly? How could you create interesting wave patterns in hair?

Tips for Designing with Texture Combinations of wave patterns become very “busy” Fine for desired multi-textured look Not so good for more conservative professionals Smooth (straight) wave patterns are flattering on a round face Curly wave patterns take attention away from the face and can: Soften square or rectangular features

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