Research Paper : A Study on Effective Image Making Depending on Hair Style and Neckline

An, Jong Suk

Journal of the Korean Society of Cosmetology 2009;15(1):342-351.
Published online March 31, 2009.

헤어스타일과 네크라인에 따른 이미지 메이킹의 효과적 연출

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Research Paper : A Study on Effective Image Making Depending on Hair Style and Neckline

Jong Suk An

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify the correlation between neckline style and hair style related to personal image. This study focuses on the visual effects of various hairstyle-neckline combinations. The study employed a model with oval face and examined 15 combinations made up of five necklines and three hairstyles. Looking at various images depending upon different necklines, in case of round, V, boat, square, and high necklines, medium wave hair and long straight hair, short wave hair. In case of medium wave hairstyle with round necklined clothes created an image of strong individuality, feminine image, long straight hairstyle and round necklined clothes made the face line look distinct, and short wave hairboat neckline created an optical illusion that made the face look short. It is expected that this study will help understand the combinations of hair style and neckline in more various perspectives.

Key Words: Neckline, Hair style, Image Making