SHBHDES003 -

Create Finished
Hair Designs
 1. Describe the importance of client
consultation?

Effective client consultations for

hairstylists are crucial for gathering client
information, understanding their hair and
makeup goals, and recommending
appropriate products.
2. Explain what is meant by hair style plan and
how is it used?
Before executing a style, it's crucial to determine
client requirements and visually convey the intended
design through photos and sketches.

Style plans ensure mutual agreement on the final

design and aid in selecting appropriate styling
techniques.
 3. What are types of visual aids may assist in
planning a hair design? Give at least three (3)
examples
• Posters: Visual displays, prints, promotional graphics
• Magazines: Periodicals, glossy publications
• Internet pictures: Online images, digital visuals, web
graphics
• Sketches: Drafts, illustrations, rough drawings
• Photographs: Images, snapshots, pictures
4. List three (3) different hair types.

European: Continental, Western

Asian: Oriental, Eastern
Euro-Asian: Eurasian, Cross-
continental
 5. True or False. Circle the correct
answer. Hair texture refers to the diameter
of the hair shaft.

TRUE
6. List three (3) examples of natural distribution and
growth patterns of hair
Crown area: Vertex, Apex
Hairline: Frontal line, Forehead contour
Swirl: Whorl, Coil
Single crown : Monocrown, Solo apex
Double crown: Bicrown, Dual apex
Neckline : Nape, Nape contour
Cowlicks: Whorls, Hair whorls
Widows peak: V-shaped hairline, Pointed hairline
 7. How is natural hair type, texture, movement,
growth patterns, fall and movement established?

Observational and visual

inspection
8. Give three examples of different hair cut structures?

Solid form:- Uniform structure, one-length

style, consistent shape
Layered - Stratified, textured, tiered
Graduated - Tapered, cascading, stepped
Combination of structures- Hybrid styles,
mixed techniques, diverse forms
9. What does the analysis of facial features and bone
structure involve? Give four (4) examples.

Face shape: Facial contour/Visage structure/Facial silhouette

Profile: Side view/Profilization/Aspect profile
Problem features: Distinctive traits/Concerned
characteristics/Noteworthy features
Neck length and width: Cervical dimensions/Neck
proportions/Length and girth of the neck
Body size and shape: Physique dimensions/Body proportions/Figure
size and form
 10. What style concept would you apply to
complement the facial features of a person who has a
round face?

Tousled Pixie:Messy Crop/Disheveled Short Cut/Casual

Pixie
Asymmetrical Lob: Uneven Long Bob/Off-Balance
Lob/Irregular Shoulder-Length Cut
 11. One of the most important factors of hairstyle
suitability is face shape analysis. Give at least three
(3) examples of different facial shapes

Heart: Inverted triangle, V-shaped face

Rectangle: Oblong, long face
Round: Circular, circular-shaped face
Oval: Elliptical, balanced face shape
Diamond: Angular face, rhomboid
Square: Box-shaped, angular face
12. Circle the words that are elements of design in the table
below. KE, PC 1.5

Point Colour Size

Texture Purple Format
PinsLine Public
Brushes Direction Shape
 13. The Principles of hair design are concepts used to
organise or arrange the structural elements of design. Give
at least three (3) examples of principles of hair design

Balance: Equilibrium, symmetry, stability

Gradation: Progression, transition, incremental
change
Repetition: Iteration, recurrence, pattern
Contrast: Disparity, variation, juxtaposition
Harmony:Concord, cohesion, compatibility
Dominance:Emphasis, prominence, focal point
14. Explain why style concepts must be discussed
and agreed with clients.

To discover the client's needs and requirements,

ensure their satisfaction before proceeding with
the hair design.
15. Explain why style concepts must be
discussed and agreed with clients.

Blow drying with round brush: Round

brushing/ Voluminous blowout/Circular blow dry
Blow dry with flat brush: Smooth blowout/
Sleek blow dry/ Straightening with flat brush
Finger drying: Natural drying/ Hand styling/
Finger-styled drying
16. How should you apply styling products?

In accordance with the guidelines provided

by the manufacturer.
17. List three (3) tools that you would need to perform a
smooth finish blow dry on short and medium length hair

- Denman brush: Styling brush/ Detangling brush/ Paddle brush

- Blow dryer: Hair dryer/ Blow-drying tool/ Hot air styler
- Sectioning clips: Hair clamps/ Styling clips/ Divisional clasps
- Water spray:Mist bottle/ Spritz dispenser/ Moisture sprayer
18. True or false. Circle the correct answer. KE, PE,
PC 2.2, 2.3 Styling products may be used to give the
finished design texture.

TRUE
 19. What factors may affect the choice of styling
or finishing product used on a client? Give at least
three (3) examples.

1. Thin texture (augment with extensions)

2. Sparse strands (enhance with additional
hair)
3. Delicate hair (bolster with extensions)
20. List four types of finishing techniques that
could be used on a client’s hair
- **Brushing:** Combing/ Grooming/ Untangling
- **Dry moulding:** Sculpting/ Shaping/ Modeling
- **Placing:** Arranging/ Positioning/ Setting in
place
- **Backcombing:** Teasing/ Ratting/ Volume
teasing
21. Multiple choice. Circle the correct answer. Client
comfort and safety are ensured throughout the hair
styling process according to:

a) The hair analysis

b) Workplace policies and
procedures
c) Relevant legislation
d) B and C
e) None of the above
 22. True or false. Circle the correct answer. KE,
PC 3.1, 3.4 When using thermal styling tools do
not allow metal combs to come into contact with
the scalp and the hot implement at the same time
as the metal will get hot and burn the scalp.

TRUE
23. Multiple choice. Circle correct the answer.
KE, PE, PC 2.3, 3.5 Finishing tools and
techniques are selected and applied to:

a) Make the hair messy

b) Achieve the planned
finished design
c) See if the style will last
d) All of the above
24. List three (3) different sections of the head
that may be referred to in hairdressing?

• Hairline: Frontal hair boundary, forehead hair

• Apex: Top point, crest area
• Crown: Topmost part, vertex
• Occipital bone: Back of the head, nuchal
region
 25. Describe the effects of continuous use of
thermal tools on hair condition and structure?

Consistent utilization of heated styling

tools can result in damage, leading to
issues such as dehydration, rapid water
loss, protein damage, and oxidation of
pigment particles.
26. Explain how a salon could minimise wastage
of styling and finishing products?
• Utilize the required amount only.
• Less product is required for shorter hair
compared to longer hair.
• Adhere to the instructions provided by the
manufacturer.
• Take into account the thickness of your hair.
• Dispense the product using pumps.
27. Multiple choice. Circle correct answer. KE, PC 3.6Salons
can adopt a sound disposal method for styling and finishing
products to reduce waste disposal in the salon environment
by:
a) Using smaller bottles to store products in
b) Opt for a product that uses biodegradable or recycle
packaging
c) Monitor how much waste is created in the salon
d) Promote more products to clients so stock moves
quickly.
e) All of the above
28. Describe the effects of humidity on finished
hairstyles?

Dry air removes moisture from your hair,

while humidity causes it to absorb airborne
moisture, leading to hair swelling
29. If a client is concerned or dissatisfied with the
hair design finish, what should you do?

a) Adjust the style where required

b) Tell the client that it will cost more to change
the style
c) Do not charge the client for the service
d) Ask them to wait a few minutes so they can
reassess
30. List at least four (4) precautions stylists should take
when using thermal tools to ensure safety for both
operator and client?
• Regularly clean thermal tools
• keep them away from wet areas.
• Avoid winding cords around hot equipment.
• Wait for cooling before storage.
• Never let plastic combs touch hot tools to prevent
melting.
• Use power boards, not double adaptors.
• Avoid using electrical equipment on wet floors.
• Refrain from touching equipment with wet hands.
• Clients should wear appropriate gowns according to
workplace policies.
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