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Hair Design Elements

Elements of Hair Design

The five elements of hair design are: line, form, space, texture, and color.

Line-defines form and space

·         Horizontal lines- create width in a hair design; extend in the same direction and remain a constant distance apart.

·         Vertical lines- create length and height in a hair design.

·         Diagonal lines- positioned between horizontal and vertical; used to emphasize or minimize facial features; create interest.

·         Curved lines- move in a circular or semi-circular direction; soften a design.

 

Designing with Lines

·         Single lines- an example is a one-length style; require low maintenance.

·         Parallel lines- repeating lines in a hairstyle; creates interest; an example is a finger wave.

·         Contrasting lines- horizontal and vertical lines that meet at 980 degree angle; creates a strong look.  

·         Transitional lines- Curved lines used to blend or soften horizontal or vertical lines.

·         Directional lines-lines with a definite forward or backward.

• Form- the mass or general outline of a hairstyle; may also be called volume; form should be proportional to the shape of the head and face; simple forms are usually best and more pleasing to the eye.

• Space- the area surrounding a form or the area the hairstyle occupies; the space may contain curls, waves, curves, straight hair or any combination.

• Design Texture- refers to wave patterns that must be taken into consideration when designing a style.

Crating design texture with styling tools- texture can be temporarily created with the use of heat and/or wet styling techniques (curling irons, hot rollers, flat irons create texture).

Changing design texture with chemicals- chemical patterns changes are considered permanent; last until new growth is long enough to alter the design.

Tips for designing with wave patterns- smooth patterns accentuate the face and are good for narrowing a round face; curly patterns take attention away from the face and are good for softening square or rectangular features.

Hair color

It can make all or part of a design seem larger or smaller; can help define texture and line; can ties design elements together.

Dimension with color-light and dark colors create the illusion of volume; dark and cool colors move in toward the head creating the illusion of less volume; light and warm colors create the illusion of volume especially when alternated with dark and cool colors.

Lines with color-use a light color to draw a line in the hairstyle in the direction you want the eye to travel.

Color selection- be sure that the tone is compatible with the skin tone of the client; warm colors are more flattering than cool


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