California Cosmetology Written ExamClient Consultation and AnalysisHard
A client has a long, angular face shape with a strong, square jawline and minimal width at the cheekbones, classifying it as a rectangular face shape. Which styling principle would best soften the angularity while reducing the appearance of length?
- AUse a blunt, one-length cut with no layering to emphasize the jaw's structure
- BCenter-part the hair with sleek, flat sides pulled tightly to the scalp
- CCreate height at the crown with length pulled straight back to elongate further
- DAdd width at the temples and cheekbones with soft, side-swept bangs to break up length
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Add width at the temples and cheekbones with soft, side-swept bangs to break up length
A rectangular face shape is long and angular with a strong jaw; adding width at the temples/cheekbones and incorporating soft, side-swept bangs helps break up the length and visually softens the jawline's angularity.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. A blunt one-length cut would emphasize rather than soften the strong angular jaw.
- B. Flat, tight sides add no width and would exaggerate the face's length and angularity.
- C. Height at the crown and pulled-back styles would further elongate an already long face.
Rectangular Face Shape Design
A rectangular face is long with a strong angular jawline; styles should add width at the temples/cheekbones and use soft bangs to reduce length and soften angularity.
- Add width at temples and cheekbones
- Use soft, side-swept bangs to break up length
- Avoid added height or slicked-back styles
Memory trick: 'Rectangle needs a hug' — add width, soften with bangs.