1. Elements & Principles of Design by Sharon Crews
Elements of Design
Visual tools the Artist uses.
Elements of Design In
Haircutting

2. The Art of Haircutting
Haircutting not only provides a service for our clients, but is an artist discipline.
For the artist, hair is the medium in which to sculpt a design, therefore, we must see, think and create as a designer

3. Visual Elements- Seeing As An Artist
Develop a system of observation:
Form- Hair Shape
Texture of Hair
Hair color
Overall balance
Accenting Facial Features

4. Elements of Form
When looking at a client’s existing hair style ask yourself…
Is the form existing complimentary? Why or Why not?
Can it be improved?
What form would complement their face shape?

5. Elements of Texture
Remember: the client’s natural or existing texture will contribute greatly to the outcome of the haircut.
The haircut should compliment the hair texture in it’s natural state.

6. Elements of Line
Consider the different lines used in haircutting in your design-
Lines in Form
Lines of Texture
Lines in Color

7. Elements of Color Hair color should compliment skin tone
Use most appealing tones
Decide on cool, warm or neutral haircolor or colors.

8. Elements of Contrast and Harmony
Balancing Elements:
Contrast- Incorporating opposite colors, textures and/or shape into the design.
Harmony- Combining similar elements together

9. Elemental Observations
Note the client’s height, weight, and body shape when determining a complimentary haircut.
Does this model’s haircut balanced with her body proportions? Why or why not?

10. Inspiration Learn to listen to your intuitions
Observe design elements in art, nature, landscape, animals, and architecture.
Explore creative possibilities!

11. Inspiration!

12. Envision Your Design
Creating your design begins with the foundation of the haircut.
How should you section the hair for ease of cutting the hair?
What partings should be used?
What angles are needed to create the intended design?
What cutting tools will be needed to create the design?
What cutting techniques could be utilized?

13. Design in Mind
Using the elements of design-form, texture, color, line, contrast, harmony, balance and inspiration, haircutting offers the artist endless creations !

14. Work Cited https://blogs.njit.edu/ve5/about/