Color Theory
A Client wants a cooler result but does not want to change how light or dark the hair appears. Which characteristic is being changed?
Tone
What natural pigment is exposed as hair is lightened?
Underlying Pigment
What ingredient activates oxidative haircolor?
Developer
Which type of color is fully removed after one shampoo?
Temporary haircolor
What is the purpose of a toner?
To neutralize unwanted tones after lightening.
What is created when two primary colors are mixed togethr?
A Secondary Color
As very dark hair is lightened, what generally becomes visible?
A stronger underlying warm pigment
What is the most common oxidizing agent found in developers?
Hydrogen Peroxide
Which type of color is considered nonoxidative?
Semipermanent haircolor
What is used to identify potential allergic reactions before a color service?
A Patch test
True Or False: A toner can significantly lighten natural hair color?
False
Which type of melanin produces red and yellow colors?
Pheomelanin
Which standard developer strength provides the greatest lifting potential when used according to manufacturer instructions?
40 Volume developer
Which type of oxidative color typically uses a low-volume developer and is primarily intended for deposit?
Demi-permanent haircolor
A color service is being applied to hair that has never been previously colored. What type of application is being performed?
Virgin Application
A client wants a cooler-looking result. Would you generally choose warm or cool tones?
Cool Tones
Which type of melanin produces brown and black colors?
Eumelanin
A student chooses a developer before performing a consultation. What professional step was skipped?
Hair Analysis
Which classification of haircolor can both lift natural pigment and deposit artificial pigment?
Permanent haircolor
A client returns six weeks after coloring and only the new growth requires color.What type of application is performed?
Retouch application
A student says tone and level mean the same thing. Why is this incorrect?
Level refers to lightness or darkness; tone refers to warmth or coolness.
A student attempts to create a cool blonde without considering underlying pigment. What important concept is being ignored?
Underlying (Contributing) Pigment
A client wants dramatic lightening but has highly porous hair. What major concern should the barber have?
Overprocessing
A student says all color that uses developer is permanent. Why is this incorrect?
Demi-permanent color also uses developer
A client's desired result and the strand test results conflict. Which should guide your formulation?
The strand test & hair analysis results