Hair Structure
Diameter of an individual hair strand
Why is the consultation the most important part of the service?
Part of the service where you are going to establish a relationship with your client and ensuring you are set up for success.
What are the different types of hair colors?
Temporary Colors
Semipermanent
Demi-permanent
Permanent
Name the types of lighteners
Oil, Cream, and Powder
What is a rule for effective color correction?
Never guarantee a final result
Define Density
How many minutes should a consultation take?
10 to 15 minutes.
Test that is used to identify a possible allergy is called...
Patch test
What are oil lighteners and what is the capacity of lifting?
Mildest type, appropriate when only one or two levels of lift are desired.
What is a safety precaution you should know?
Protect your client with proper draping
Hair is composed of the following three major components....
Cuticle, Cortex, Medulla
An intake form
Test that determines how the hair will react to the lightener or formula and how long the formula should be left on the hair.
Strand test
Name some benefits of a cream lightener
Give more protection to the scalp and hair
Give more control
Do not run or drip
What should be warn at all times as a cosmetologist in a hair color service?
Apron and gloves
Name the types of porosity and define them
Low porosity: Tight cuticle, hair is resistant. difficult for moisture or chemicals to penetrate.
Average porosity: Cuticle is slightly raised, average amount of time for processing
High porosity: Cuticle is lifted, takes color quickly and also tends to fade quickly
Don't: Never promise more than you can give
Do: Always double check with your client about her service.
What TWO methods can permanent color be applied?
Applicator bottle & Brush and Bowl
Boosters or accelerator that are powered persulfate salts added to hair color to increase is lightening ability is called
Activators
What are fillers?
Are used to equalize prosity.
What effect does the melanin creates to a hair strand
What can affect the color or tone in a hair color?
Consummation of a certain medication.
Explain the difference between a SINGLE PROCESS COLOR and a DOUBLE PROCESS COLOR
Single process: Lightens and deposits in a single application.
Ex: Virgin Color process & Color retouch application
Double process: Prelighten hair and then apply toner as the second process.
Heat
What time of developer do you use while using permanent color and demi?
Permanent: 20 volume
Demi( Toner): 10 Volume