All things Color
Color Applications
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Chemical Services
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100
How many tertiary colors are there?

6

100

What is the purpose of 4-quadrant sectioning?

Clean sectioning for even application

100

What is one thing you should always sanitize in between clients?

Brush/ combs, chair, clips, tools, scissors 

100

Why should you avoid overlapping in a bleach retouch?

Breakage or uneven color

100

What PPE protects hands during chemical services?

Gloves

200

Artificial hair color is

Color added to chemically alter the natural hair

200

When doing a virgin tint to lighten, where do you apply first?

Midshaft and ends then roots

200

T or F

Semi-permanent colors penetrates the hair deeper than demi- permanent colors

False

200

What problem occurs if foils are placed too loosely?

bleeding or uneven color or bleach

200

List the 3 primary and 3 secondary colors

Red, Yellow, Blue

Orange, Violet, Green

300

What are colors opposite each other on the color wheel called?

Complementary Colors

300

Why is consistent section size important during application?

Ensures even saturation

300

Why would a stylist choose demi-permanent over semi-permanent color for toning?

Demi permanent hair color lasts longer

300

Why is weaving important?

Ensures even distribution or to give the client their desired look

300

What color neutralizes green in the hair?

Red

400

What is weaving?

Taking a thin slice and making a zigzag pattern in the hair

400

Why do you avoid applying lightener to the scalp first during a virgin lighten?

Heat from scalp speeds processing → uneven lift

400

What developer is typically used with demi-permanent color?

20 Volume- 30 Volume

400

Why are foils necessary instead of open-air lightening in many cases?

to help trap the heat with the bleaching process

400

What is showing up on time called?

Punctuality 

500

What is the term for warm and cool color balance?

Neutralization 

500

A client has thick hair and you rush your sectioning. What is one likely result and why?

Missed spots or uneven color because product isn’t evenly distributed

500

What could happen if you apply lightener or a demi permanent color starting at the roots?
 

 Hot roots (lighter/brighter roots)

500

A client has minimal greys, and wants darker hair. She wants her hair to shine and minimal damage. What type of color should you use and why?

Demi permanent hair color

500

What is the process called that kills all bacteria, viruses, and fungi on tools using chemicals?

Disinfection