Types of Haircolor
Safety in Coloring
Coloring Questions
Color Application
100

Which of the following haircolor types works well to tone accent pieces?

semipermanent haircolors

100

In a single treatment, what is the maximum number of levels healthy hair can be lightened before risking damage?

four

100

What do cosmetologists use to identify the degree of darkness or lightness of natural and artificial hair color?

level system

100

What is the most critical part of a color service?

haircolor consultation

200

Which type of haircolor uses an alkalizing agent to lighten and deposit color simultaneously?

permanent

200

A patch test is generally conducted behind the ear or _____

inside the elbow

200

The standard volume of hydrogen peroxide is __________ volume, which provides __________ level(s) of lift.

20, two

200

Using an alkaline shampoo will __________.

strip color

300

Coloring products that have a coating action on the hair and are removed by shampooing are _____.

temporary colors

300

A strand test shows damage to the hair. Under which condition can haircolor be performed?

none: hair that is damaged cannot be treated with haircolor

300

Which characteristic determines how much haircolor to apply for proper coverage?

density

300

Which technique results in strands of hair that are colored darker than the natural color?

lowlighting

400

When applying demipermanent haircolor, which of the following steps comes first? 

A) Perform hair and scalp analysis on the client’s hair. 

B) Determine if color should be applied to wet or dry hair. 

C) Part the hair into separate sections. 

D) Apply protective cream around the hairline. 

A) Perform hair and scalp analysis on the client’s hair.

400

You should never apply haircolor to a client if the scalp has any obvious signs of _____.

abrasions

400

What is the first step in neutralizing hair that has a green cast?

Remove mineral buildup.

400

Stylists work in a horseshoe pattern when performing a __________.

balayage

500

What is the term for a chemical compound that uses oxidation to disperse and decolorize the hair’s natural pigment?

lightener

500

All of the following are haircoloring safety precautions EXCEPT: 

A) Brush the client’s hair to distribute its natural oils uniformly. 

B)Perform a strand test to check for the presence of metallic salts. 

C) Use glass or plastic bowls or applicator bottles to mix haircolor. 

D) Wash hands before and after performing a client’s service. 

A) Brush the client’s hair to distribute its natural oils uniformly.

  

500

The process in which the hair is pre-lightened and then toned is known as _____.

double-process application

500

For a color melt, apply haircolor in __________ or __________ subsections.

horizontal, zigzag

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