haircolor techniques
lightener
chemistry
types of haircolor
color theory
100

 performed by coloring alternating selected strands from a thin subsection of hair

what is the weaving technique?

100

come in an oil, cream and some powder forms and are able to be used on the scalp

what is on scalp lightener?

100

the study of living or previously living organisms containing carbon

what is Organic Chemistry?

100

a deposit-only haircolor that penetrates into the cuticle layer of the hair shaft

what is Semi-Permanent Haircolor?

100

cancels yellow pigment

what is purple

200

 the technique of coloring some hair strands darker than their natural hair color (typically a foiling technique)

what is the lowlighting technique?

200

also known as Quick Lighteners, come in a powder form and are not able to be used on the scalp

what is off the scalp lightener?

200

the study of not living or never living organisms that do not contain carbon

what is Inorganic Chemistry?

200

 can deposit and/or lighten the natural pigments located in the cortex layer of the hair

what is Permanent Haircolor?

200

cancels red pigment

what is green?

300

 the technique of coloring some hair strands lighter than their natural color (typically a foiling technique)

what is highlighting?

300

oxidizing agent added to haircolor or lightener that assists in the development process; it is manufactured in various strengths, known as volumes or percentages

what is developer?
300

the chemical reaction that occurs when oxygen is released from a substance; this reaction assists in the development of color on the hair

what is Oxidation?

300

semi-permanent or demi-permanent haircolor product used on pre-lightened hair to neutralize unwanted pigment

what is Toner?

300

cancels orange pigment

what is purple?

400

involves weaving or slicing out specific strands of hair for depositing haircolor or lightening

what is the foiling technique?

400

the technique of removing natural hair color or artificial haircolor from the hair

what is decolorization?

400

the rapid oxidation of a substance, accompanied by the production of heat and light

what is Combustion?

400

the technique of applying demi-permanent or semi-permanent haircolor to hair to add shine and/or refresh color

what is a glaze?

400

a system that provides an understanding of color relationships

what is the Law of Color?

500

utilizing two or more haircolors and/or techniques to create depth, movement, and shape 

what is dimensional haircolor

500

will lift permanently by diffusing, dissolving or decolorizing the natural or artificial pigment in the cortex

what is lightener or bleach?

500

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

what are Alkanolamines?

500

a concentrated haircolor used to increase the ability of a haircolor to neutralize unwanted warmth of a color

what is a drabber?

500

a concentrated haircolor used to increase the ability of a haircolor to neutralize unwanted warmth of a color

what is a Drabber?

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