California Cosmetology Written ExamClient Consultation and AnalysisMedium
A client has a triangular (pear-shaped) face with a narrow forehead and a wide jawline. Which design principle should the cosmetologist apply?
- AAdd heavy volume at the jawline to emphasize its width
- BAdd volume and width at the crown and temples while keeping the jaw area close to the head
- CCut hair short and close to the head all around to minimize overall volume
- DPull hair straight back to expose the entire jawline and forehead equally
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Add volume and width at the crown and temples while keeping the jaw area close to the head
A triangular/pear face has a narrow forehead and wider jaw, so the design goal is to add width and volume at the top (crown/temples) to balance the wider jaw, while keeping the sides near the jaw closer to the head.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Adding volume at the jaw would exaggerate its width further.
- C. Minimizing all volume does nothing to correct the imbalance between forehead and jaw.
- D. Exposing the jaw fully would emphasize its width without balancing the narrow forehead.
Triangle/Pear Face Shape Design
A face shape with a narrow forehead and wide jawline; styling adds volume at the crown/temples to balance the wider jaw.
- Narrow forehead, wide jaw
- Add volume/width at top of head
- Keep sides near jaw close to head
Memory trick: Triangle sits point-up; flip the balance by fluffing the top.