haircolor
chemistry
decolorization
anatomy
color
100

Coloring some hair strands darker than their natural color

what is lowlighting?

100

Applying a demi- or semi-permanent haircolor to hair for the purpose of adding shine and/or to refresh the color

what is a glaze?

100

Will determine if the haircolor is absorbing and processing evenly

what is the processing strand test?

100

May be used in place of ammonia because they create less odor and neutralize acids or raise the pH:

alkanolamines

100

This is the visible line or band between two different haircolors

what is line of demarcation?

200

A deposit-only haircolor that penetrates into the cuticle layer

what is a semi-permanent haircolor?

200

Applying a small amount of product to the skin to check for sensitivity / allergic reaction

what is the predisposition/patch test?

200

The technique of removing color from the hair:

what is decolorization?

200

The coloring material that provides a person with their natural hair and skin color

what is melanin?

200

Describes the degree of lightness or darkness of a color

what is the level?
300

Temporary haircolor that requires no mixing or chemical reaction

what is non-oxidative color?

300

On the pH Scale, acids range from:

what is 0-6.9?

300

Created by mixing two primary colors in equal proportions:

what is a secondary color?


300

The study of living or previously living organisms containing carbon:

what is organic chemistry?

300

The balance of color; also known as hue

what is the tone?

400

Utilizing a single application of haircolor to either lighten the natural haircolor or to deposit color

what is a single process?

400

A range of 7.1 to 14 on the pH Scale indicates a/an

what is alkaline?

400

A concentrated haircolor that is used to increase the ability of a haircolor to neutralize the unwanted warmth of a haircolor

what is a drabber?

400

The middle layer of the hair, made up of elongated cells containing melanin and keratin

what is the cortex?

400

Technique that allows for better haircolor penetration by softening the cuticle of primarily resistant or gray hair:

What is presoftening?

500

These are also known as Gradual Dyes because the color builds up on the hair after repeated uses and are not compatible with professional chemicals

what are metallic dyes?

500

The simplest form of matter that cannot be broken down into a simpler substance:

what is an element?

500

Diffuse natural and/or artificial haircolors:

lighteners

500

Produces brown to black pigments in the hair

what is eumelanin?

500

A concentrated haircolor that is added to deepen, brighten, or create a more vivid look

intensifier

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