pH
Color Theory
Nonoxidative Color
Oxidative Color
Tools and Essentials
Existing Color
100

substances of acidic or alkaline nature dissolve in water and/or contain

water

100

all of the following statements are true about color, EXCEPT

A) it is a phenomenon of light      

B)it is a group of electromagnetic waves

C) it can be seen if wavelengths are reflected off an object

D)it does not depend on the presence of light

D) it does not depend on the presence of light

100

which colors coat only the surface of the cuticle and do not enter the cortex

temporary 

100

hair color products that are mixed with a developer to create a chemical change are called

oxidative color

100

which color tool is used to apply a thick or creamy color consistency

color brush 

100

a small concentration of eumelanin will produce

light blond hair

200

a solution that has more positive hydrogen ions than negative hydroxide ions is

acidic

200

what are the 3 primary colors

red, yellow, and blue

200

a nonoxidative process that uses large and small color molecules and allows small color molecules to penetrate the cuticle and enter the cortex is called

semi permanent coloring 

200

a type of hair color that uses a low volume hydrogen peroxide that can only deposit color or add tone to the hair would be 

long lasting semi permanent 

200

what consists of nylon bristles on one end and a pointed tip on the other

color brush

200

red hair color would be determined due to a what type of melanin 

dense concentration of pheomelanin 

300

when a solution has an equal number of hydrogen and hydroxide ions, the solution is considered 

neutral

300

what colors are produced by mixing 2 primary colors in varying proportions

secondary

300

which of the following characteristics does NOT describe semi permanent colors

A) only deposits color      

B)retouch services are not required

C)leaves a line of demarcation   

D)does not involve a chemical change to alter hair 

C)leaves a line of demarcation 

300

long lasting semi permanent colors will generally last

4-6 weeks

300

which color tool is commonly used to apply color products with a liquid consistency 

applicator bottle

300

which hair texture may tend to process slightly lighter than the intended level 

coarse

400

distilled water with a pH of 7 is considered

neutral

400

cool colors include

A)blues     

B)yellows

C)reds       

D)oranges

A)blues

400

a vegetable dye that produces reddish highlights is commonly known as 

henna

400

demi permanent colors are NOT designed to

A)add tone       

B)last 4-6 weeks 

C)deposit color    

D)lighten existing color 

D)lighten existing color

400

a(n)_________ is used to comb and part the hair

tail comb
400

which type of porosity may take longer to absorb coloring 

resistant

500

on the pH scale, numbers less than 7 indicate

acidic solution

500

the vividness, brightness or saturation of a color is referred to as 

intensity 

500

chemical services should not be performed on hair that has been colored with any of the following products EXCEPT

A) henna     

B)metallic dyes

C)compound dyes    

D)weekly rinses 

 D)weekly rinses 

500

permanent hair colors are sometimes called

oxidative tints with ammonia

500

what tool is commonly used when highlighting 

foils

500

with resistant porosity, cuticles are 

smooth

600

on the pH scale, numbers greater than 7 indicate 

alkaline solution

600

an example of a tertiary color would be 

A)yellow-orange     

B) blue-yellow

C)violet                  

D)blue

A) yellow-orange

600

a mixture of red and yellow creates what color

orange

600

the combination of hydrogen peroxide and which of the following items will allow for the lift and lightening of the hairs natural color 

A)Shampoo      

B)relaxer 

C)pigment        

D)ammonia 

D) ammonia

600

a 20 volume hydrogen peroxide solution will generally lift the hair how many levels

2 levels

600

on the scalp lighteners have a pH of 

about 9.0

700

a pH of 5 is how many more times acidic than a pH of 6 

10

700

mixing varying proportions of a primary color with its neighboring secondary color will produce 

a tertiary color 

700

varying proportions of blue and yellow create what color

green

700

which of the following products require the use of a skin patch test 

A)temporary color       

B)color mousse

C)permanent color     

D)weekly rinse

C)permanent color

700

a 30 volume hydrogen peroxide solution will generally lift the hair how many more levels than a 20 volume solution

1 level

700

which process involves lightening the hair and then recoloring to the desired color result

double process

800

the most accurate method of measuring a pH is with 

a pH meter

800

which of the following combinations is NOT a tertiary color

A)red-violet     

B)blue-green

C)red-orange   

D)blue-yellow

D)blue-yellow

800

an application of which colors would help rid a client of unwanted orange tones

blue based

800

what may be required if the desired amount of lift is not achieved using a single process color 

pre-lightening 

800

which product is used before a color service to provide an even base

filler

800

what are methods of highlighting/lowlighting 

Cap, weave, slice 

900

what is the pH range of hair, skin and nails

4.5-5.5

900

mixing colors found opposite one another on the color wheel produces which color

gray, black, or brown

900

which of the following descriptions identifies warm colors 

A) colors that contain blue hues      

B)colors that contain green hues

C)colors that fall into the orange and red half of the wheel 

D)colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel 

C) colors that fall into the orange and red half of the wheel

900

which item is the most commonly used developer or oxidizing agent 

hydrogen peroxide

900

which of the following statements is true of lighteners 

A)used to add melanin to the hair       

B)used to add polymers and melanin 

C) generally applied to wet hair          

D) used to diffuse or remove pigment 

D)used to diffuse or remove pigment 

900

why can you not jump from a level 1 to a 10 in one session 

damage hair, underlying pigment, over process
1000

pH balanced refers to a product that ranges from a pH of 

4.5-5.5

1000

colors found opposite one another on the color wheel are called

complementary colors

1000

a level 12 color is 

the lightest level

1000

which of the following statements is true to products that contain aniline derivatives

A)they are always temporary        

B)a skin patch test is not required

C)they may be applied to the eyelashes     

D)a skin patch test is required

D)a skin patch test is required

1000

off the scalp lighteners are generally used for 

special effects such as highlighting 

1000

what are the steps to cleaning a color brush and bowl

dispose of all remaining color

rinse until water runs clear

scrub with soap and water

immerse in EPA disinfectant