Texas Class A Barber Written ExamHaircutting and StylingMedium
A client with a round face shape desires a hairstyle that will make their face appear more oval. Which styling technique would be most effective for achieving this illusion?
- AAdding volume and width at the sides of the face.
- BStyling with heavy bangs that cover the forehead.
- CAdding height at the crown and minimizing volume at the sides.
- DCreating a center part with flat, slicked-back sides.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Adding height at the crown and minimizing volume at the sides.
Adding height at the crown elongates the face, while minimizing volume at the sides reduces the appearance of width, effectively making a round face appear more oval. This technique balances the proportions.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Adding volume and width at the sides would further emphasize the roundness of the face.
- B. Heavy bangs can shorten the face and emphasize roundness, especially if they are blunt.
- D. A center part with flat sides can make a round face appear even wider and flatter.
Styling for Round Face
Techniques used to visually elongate a round face shape by adding height at the crown and minimizing width at the sides.
- Aims to create an oval illusion.
- Height at crown is key for length.
- Avoids excessive width at temples/cheeks.
Memory trick: Round needs crown, to turn it around.