Empire Beauty School - Design Principles
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Asymmetry - CORRECT ANSWER- A non-mirror image with unequal distribution of
weight and / or length.
Back-Brushing - CORRECT ANSWER- also known as Ruffing, is a technique using a brush
that is done on the surface of the hair to achieve a light, airy appearance that expands the hair,
while providing support and structure to the design.
Back-Combing - CORRECT ANSWER- also known as Cushioning , interlocking, lacing,
matting, and ratting, is a technique that uses the comb to create a cushion at the base of the scalp,
giving height and volume to a design,
Balance - CORRECT ANSWER- the visual comparison of weight used to offset or equalize
proportion; by arranging the elements of a hair design with a feeling of order and harmony,
balance is achieved.
Barrel Curl - CORRECT ANSWER- normally consists of a rectangular-shaped base used in
place of a wet roller application or to support a dry design prior to finishing the style; achieves
the same results as a cascade curl but in a larger movement.
Base - CORRECT ANSWER- the section of the hair that is attached to the scalp.
Bonding - CORRECT ANSWER- also known as Fusion, method of attaching hair with
adhesive agent.
Cascade Curl - CORRECT ANSWER- also known as Stand-Up Pin Curl, are small sections
of hair where the stem and base are raised from the scalp with the ends turned under, creating
mass or fullness known as Volume.
, Concave Profile - CORRECT ANSWER- the chin and forehead align; the nose appears
sunken, creating inward curvature.
Convex Profile - CORRECT ANSWER- a receding chin, protruding nose and high hairline;
creates strong outward curvature.
Curl - CORRECT ANSWER- also known as Circle, the end of the hair strand that forms a
complete circle for pin curls, rollersetting and /or thermal setting.
Curved Line - CORRECT ANSWER- creates movement, softness and / or waves; a
continuously bending line without angles.
Emphasis - CORRECT ANSWER- also known as the Focal Point of the hair design, is the
point or the area that the eye is drawn to at first glance.
Face Shapes - CORRECT ANSWER- facial form created by individual bone structure and
hairline.
Facial Proportion - CORRECT ANSWER- the relationship of facial feature and shape to
each other.
Finger waves - CORRECT ANSWER- 'C' shapes placed into the hair in alternating
directions using the fingers and a comb.
Form - CORRECT ANSWER- a combination of lines that outline a shape.
Full Stem Curl - CORRECT ANSWER- the curl is secured totally off its base; provides the
maximum amount of movement but the least amount of curl.
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Asymmetry - CORRECT ANSWER- A non-mirror image with unequal distribution of
weight and / or length.
Back-Brushing - CORRECT ANSWER- also known as Ruffing, is a technique using a brush
that is done on the surface of the hair to achieve a light, airy appearance that expands the hair,
while providing support and structure to the design.
Back-Combing - CORRECT ANSWER- also known as Cushioning , interlocking, lacing,
matting, and ratting, is a technique that uses the comb to create a cushion at the base of the scalp,
giving height and volume to a design,
Balance - CORRECT ANSWER- the visual comparison of weight used to offset or equalize
proportion; by arranging the elements of a hair design with a feeling of order and harmony,
balance is achieved.
Barrel Curl - CORRECT ANSWER- normally consists of a rectangular-shaped base used in
place of a wet roller application or to support a dry design prior to finishing the style; achieves
the same results as a cascade curl but in a larger movement.
Base - CORRECT ANSWER- the section of the hair that is attached to the scalp.
Bonding - CORRECT ANSWER- also known as Fusion, method of attaching hair with
adhesive agent.
Cascade Curl - CORRECT ANSWER- also known as Stand-Up Pin Curl, are small sections
of hair where the stem and base are raised from the scalp with the ends turned under, creating
mass or fullness known as Volume.
, Concave Profile - CORRECT ANSWER- the chin and forehead align; the nose appears
sunken, creating inward curvature.
Convex Profile - CORRECT ANSWER- a receding chin, protruding nose and high hairline;
creates strong outward curvature.
Curl - CORRECT ANSWER- also known as Circle, the end of the hair strand that forms a
complete circle for pin curls, rollersetting and /or thermal setting.
Curved Line - CORRECT ANSWER- creates movement, softness and / or waves; a
continuously bending line without angles.
Emphasis - CORRECT ANSWER- also known as the Focal Point of the hair design, is the
point or the area that the eye is drawn to at first glance.
Face Shapes - CORRECT ANSWER- facial form created by individual bone structure and
hairline.
Facial Proportion - CORRECT ANSWER- the relationship of facial feature and shape to
each other.
Finger waves - CORRECT ANSWER- 'C' shapes placed into the hair in alternating
directions using the fingers and a comb.
Form - CORRECT ANSWER- a combination of lines that outline a shape.
Full Stem Curl - CORRECT ANSWER- the curl is secured totally off its base; provides the
maximum amount of movement but the least amount of curl.
