Oregon Cosmetology State
Board- Hair Exam Questions and
Answers 100% PASS
The layer of the hair that provides strength and elasticity is the:—ANSWER--the: cortex
In individual hair strands, hair texture is determined by the:—ANSWER--diameter
If the cuticle is lifted, allowing hair to take color quickly, the hair is said to have—ANSWER--
high porosity
Haircolor levels are arranged on a scale from:—ANSWER--1 to 10
Hair color tones can be described as:—ANSWER--warm, neutral, or cool
Colors that are described as sandy or tan are considered:—ANSWER--natural tones
Which color will help minimize orange tones in the hair?—ANSWER--blue
Pure or fundamental colors that cannot be achieved from a mixture are:—ANSWER--primary
colors
Thee strongest strongest and only cool primary color is—ANSWER--blue
Red added to blue-based colors will cause them to appear:—ANSWER--Lighter
, A ________ color is achieved by mixing a secondary color and it's neighboring primary
color—ANSWER--Tertiary
Depending on the level of color, equal proportions of primary colors will produce:—
ANSWER--Grey, white, or black
Temporary color pigment molecules do not penetrate because they are—ANSWER--Large
Semipermanent hair color on average should last:—ANSWER--4-6 weeks
Which type of hair color penetrates the hair shaft and is formulated to deposit but not lift?—
ANSWER--Demi-permanent
Which type of hair color lightens and deposits color at the same time and in a single process
became its more alkaline than no lift deposit-only colors and is usually mixed with a high
volume developer?—ANSWER--Permanent haircolor
To provide maximum lift in a one process color service, most high life colors require what
developer?—ANSWER--40 vol
During the decolorization process, natural hair can go through as many as:—ANSWER--10
stages
Overlapping color can cause breakage and create a sign roots or:—ANSWER--line of
demarcation
The three forms of hair lighteners are:—ANSWER--oil, powder, and cream
For clients with 80 to 100 percent gray, which haircolor is most flattering?—ANSWER--A
blonde shade
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protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
Board- Hair Exam Questions and
Answers 100% PASS
The layer of the hair that provides strength and elasticity is the:—ANSWER--the: cortex
In individual hair strands, hair texture is determined by the:—ANSWER--diameter
If the cuticle is lifted, allowing hair to take color quickly, the hair is said to have—ANSWER--
high porosity
Haircolor levels are arranged on a scale from:—ANSWER--1 to 10
Hair color tones can be described as:—ANSWER--warm, neutral, or cool
Colors that are described as sandy or tan are considered:—ANSWER--natural tones
Which color will help minimize orange tones in the hair?—ANSWER--blue
Pure or fundamental colors that cannot be achieved from a mixture are:—ANSWER--primary
colors
Thee strongest strongest and only cool primary color is—ANSWER--blue
Red added to blue-based colors will cause them to appear:—ANSWER--Lighter
, A ________ color is achieved by mixing a secondary color and it's neighboring primary
color—ANSWER--Tertiary
Depending on the level of color, equal proportions of primary colors will produce:—
ANSWER--Grey, white, or black
Temporary color pigment molecules do not penetrate because they are—ANSWER--Large
Semipermanent hair color on average should last:—ANSWER--4-6 weeks
Which type of hair color penetrates the hair shaft and is formulated to deposit but not lift?—
ANSWER--Demi-permanent
Which type of hair color lightens and deposits color at the same time and in a single process
became its more alkaline than no lift deposit-only colors and is usually mixed with a high
volume developer?—ANSWER--Permanent haircolor
To provide maximum lift in a one process color service, most high life colors require what
developer?—ANSWER--40 vol
During the decolorization process, natural hair can go through as many as:—ANSWER--10
stages
Overlapping color can cause breakage and create a sign roots or:—ANSWER--line of
demarcation
The three forms of hair lighteners are:—ANSWER--oil, powder, and cream
For clients with 80 to 100 percent gray, which haircolor is most flattering?—ANSWER--A
blonde shade
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
