Haircolor Basics
What are the three primary colors?
Red, Yellow, Blue
What do cosmetologist or barbers use to identify the degree of darkness or lightness in artificial and natural haircolor?
The level System
What is the purpose of hydrogen peroxide in haircolor?
Developer / Oxidizing agent
Which technique results in strands of haircolor that are darker than the clients natural haircolor?
lowlighting
What does an SDS (Safety Data Sheet) provide information about?
Chemical product safety & handling
What determines how light or dark hair color appears?
The level system
What tone neutralizes orange?
Blue
Which volume developer is used for deposit only?
!0 Volume
What is applied to prevent staining of the skin?
Protective barrier cream
Implements that cannot be disinfected must be…
Disposed of / single-use only
What is the natural pigment found in hair called?
Melanin
Which tones are considered warm?
Red, orange, yellow
The Standard Volume of peroxide is _____, which provides two levels of lift.
20 Volume
Which application method is used for retouching new growth?
retouch application- usually no more than 1/2 inch from the scalp
What should be done with leftover mixed color after a service?
Discard it – never save/reuse
All permanent haircolor and lighteners contain a developer and an _______ ________
Alkalizing Agent
Which tones are considered cool?
blue green violet
Which volume developer is used for maximum lift?
40 volume
What is the difference between single-process and double-process color?
Single = one step; Double = lighten then tone
A patch test can be administered behind the ear or ___________________________________
What does “tone” describe in haircolor?
Warmth or Coolness of a haircolor
What is the lightest level in the level system?
Level 10- Pale Blonde
What type of haircolor uses an alkalizing agent to lighten and deposit haircolor simultaneously?
Permanent Haircolor
What should be done if a client’s scalp has abrasions before a color service?
Do not perform service / reschedule
What type of draping is used for chemical services like haircolor?
Chemical draping with towel, cape, towel