Principles of Hair Design Chapter 9 After completing this chapter, you should be able to: List the 5 elements of hair design List the 5 principles of hair design Identify different facial shapes Demonstrate how to design hairstyles to enhance or camouflage facial features Explain design considerations for men

Philosophy of Design Will help you: develop real artistic skill & judgment foundation of any artistic application your goal is to learn how to design the appropriate hairstyle for your client it takes practice & experience inspiration can come from anywhere visual

Elements of Hair Design Five basic hair designs: form space line color wave pattern

Elements of Hair Design Form outline or silhouette seen from all angles proportion to shape of head, face, length & width of neck & shoulder line

Elements of Hair Design Space area the style occupies called volume 3 dimensional as well as length, width, & depth

Elements of Hair Design Line - create form, design, or movement; can be straight or curved horizontal - parallel to floor or horizon create width vertical - straight up & down; make a style appear longer & narrower

Elements of Hair Design diagonal - positioned between horizontal & vertical used for emphasis to minimize facial features create interest curved - soften a design large or small full or partial circles can be placed horizontally, vertically or diagonally repeating curved lines in opposite directions are called waves

Designing with Lines Single line Repeating lines minimum care , one length style Repeating lines parallel lines in a style ( straight or curved ) repetition creates interest ( F/W )

Designing with Lines Contrasting lines Transitional lines horizontal & vertical lines meet at a 90 degree angle create a hard edge (client w/ strong personality) Transitional lines usually curved lines used to blend & soften horizontal & vertical lines

Color Color Psychology Important visually & psychologically can create texture & lines can tie design elements together can evoke certain reactions lighter colors seem youthful & exciting darker colors may seem seductive & mysterious warm colors tend to be soft cooler colors are bold & dramatic

Color Creating dimension with color light or warm colors create illusion of volume dark or cool colors recede or move in toward head create illusion of less volume When colors that are warm & cool alternate w/ those that are light & dark, the illusion of dimension is created

Color Creating lines with color Color selection using lighter color you can draw a line in direction you want your eye to travel create interesting or dramatic accent Color selection tone must be compatible w/ clients tones when using 2 or more colors, be within 2 levels of each other if using high contrast colors, use 1 sparingly

Wave Pattern Natural wave straight wavy curly or extra-curly reflects light better, one length cut is good wavy can be styled to create horizontal lines curly or extra-curly does not reflect much light appears coarse to touch

Wave Pattern Creating wave patterns w/ styling tools temporarily using heat or wet techniques such as curling irons, hot rollers, blow dryers, flat irons, crimping irons, rollers, pin curls, finger waves, etc. curly hair can be straightened w/ blow-dryer or flat iron

Wave pattern Tips for designing with wave patterns avoid too many combinations result is a look that is too busy, keep to a maximum of 3 smooth patterns to accent face use smooth wave patterns to narrow round head shapes curly patterns take away from face use them to soften square or rectangular features

Summary Hairstyling, as we know it today, involves arranging the hair to complement the features of the client’s face, head shape and body. You must be able to design a look that enhances the positive features while minimizing unflattering features. This is all done with an understanding of the elements and principles of design

Assignment From a magazine find pictures reflecting form space line color wave pattern