COSM1171 - Principles of Hair Design

Competencies

1. Identify the five elements of hair design and how they relate to hairstyling.
2. Outline the five principles of hair design and their specific contributions to a hairstyle.
3. Identify the different head forms or shapes and reference points of the head.
4. Explain the influence of hair type and texture on design.
5. Recognize the seven different facial shapes and design a beneficial hairstyle for each.
6. Describe how profiles and proportions contribute to hairstyles.
7. Understand various natural textures, including straight, wavy, curly and coily.
8. Determine the different diameters of the natural hair strand and classify as fine, medium or course.
9. Determine the different density of natural hair and classify as thin, medium or thick.