Which clients need hair designs with height and volume on the top?

• A. Average
• B. Very tall
• C. Tall and lanky
• D. Short and sturdy

Answer: (D)

This question tests how height and volume on the crown can balance a client’s proportions. For someone who is short and sturdy, adding height on top creates the illusion of length, helping the overall silhouette appear more balanced and less bottom-heavy. It crowns the look with vertical emphasis, which is flattering for a compact frame. In contrast, very tall or tall and lanky clients already have length, so extra height on top can exaggerate their height; they’re usually better with styles that don’t push the crown height as much. Average-height clients may or may not need height on top depending on the desired effect, but the most flattering choice for a short, sturdy build is to add top height to achieve balance.