CCC TEST STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+

CCC TEST STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ The study of hair is important because stylist deal with hair on a daily basis. The study of hair is called? Trichology What are the main purposes of hair on the head? Adornment , and Element Protection (heat, cold, injury) Average hair is composed of over 50% Carbon ( T or F) True Hair Coloring is both the science and art of changing the color of hair. Hair coloring includes which of these processes? -Adding artificial pigment to the natural hair color -Adding artificial pigment to previously colored hair -Adding artificial pigment to pre lightened hair -Diffusing natural pigment and adding artificial pigment in one step - All of them. All of them Hair is composed of what three parts ? Medulla, Cuticle, and Cortex Stylists need to be able to recognize the condition of a clients hair during the consultation to perform the best color service. Variations in hair texture are due to both the diameter of the hair and feel of the hair? (T or F) True Which type of hair takes longer for lighteners to penetrate? Wiry Hair has good porosity when the cuticle layer is raised from the hair shaft and can absorb a fair or normal amount of moisture or chemicals. True or False? True Wet hair can be stretched 40% to 50% of its length. True or False? True What is used to analyze the lightness or darkness of a color? Level Which colors are considered warm colors? Yellow, Orange, and Red What else can you analyze to determine tone or color? Eyes All colors are created from three primary colors. Which colors are these? Blue, red, and yellow Which primary colors is the darkest of the primary colors? Blue When all three primary colors are present in equal proportions what is resulting color in is highest concentration? Black Secondary colors are created by combining two primary colors in equal proportions. What are the secondary colors? Violet, green, and orange Tertiary colors are created by mixing a primary color with the adjacent secondary color on the color wheel. What are the tertiary colors. Blue-green Blue-violet Red-violet Yellow-red Yellow-orange Yellow-green Red-orange Which are combinations of complementary colors on th color wheel that neutralize each other? Blue and orange Red and green Yellow and violet How many complementary colors are there? 6 When you mix equal parts of the primary colors what color do you get? A neutral non-descript brown To get the clients desired result , the stylist should choose hair color products based on the underlying pigment ( T or F) True Underlying pigment consist of cool and warm tones (T or F) False If a clients hair is a medium brown level 4 shade and she wants to enhance her natural color. What should be the base of her hair color products? Orange-red If a client is a darkest brown, level 2, and she wants to lighten her virgin hair to a level 4, which means the underlying pigment needs neutralized. What should be the base of her hair color product? Green If a client is a dark brown level 3, and they want to add some violet to their hair. What should be the base of her hair color products? Blue If a client is a light brown level 5 and she wants to lighten her virgin hair to a level 7, what should be the base of her hair color products? Blue Which color lasts until it grows out ? Permanent Which color remains until it fades and lasts 4-15 shampoos? Semi-Permanent Which color would you use if you just wanted to add color for the weekend ? Temporary Which color is good for previously damaged hair? Semi-Permanent Which color needs frequent re application, deposits color only? Temporary Which color color provides gray coverage for hair that is 30-50% gray? Demi- Permanent Which colors do not need a developer? Temporary , and semi-permanent What color would you suggest for a stylist to purchase for their client that wants to try a new color every month? Semi-permanent What color would you suggest for a stylist with clients who have 100% gray hair ? Permanent Developers determine the degree of lightening or darkening that the hair will reach. Basically its the product that says " how much and what is next?" What is the most commonly used developer ? 20 Volume What developer is used with Demi-permanent hair color? 10 Volume Which developer is used with high lift hair color of maximum results in one step? 40 Voume Which developer is less harsh on the hair? Cream Typically stylists are using color with a 1:1 mixing ratio or a 1:2 mixing ratio of hair color to developer. When directions say 1:1 what is the correct mixing? 2 oz color to 2 oz developer When directions say 1:2 what is the correct mixing ? 3 oz color to 6 oz developer Which density type is the average number of hair strands per square inch? Medium What refers to the thickness of one hair strand Texture When doing a porosity test, hod a few strands of hair securely in one hand. Grip the strands with your thumb and forefinger. Slide down the strands from the ends to the scalp. If hair does not pack down , what does this mean? The hair is normal-resistant to slightly resistant porosity If stylist is telling you their client has porous hair and asking what timing to expect Let the stylist know that the hair color may process too quickly and go too dark or too light When are lightners needed? - when clients wants a dramatic lift -hen clients hair is previously color treated -all of the above All of the above If a client has light brown hair that has never been colored before and she only wants to go a shade lighter does she need a lightener ? No If a client has black hair and previously color treated and wants to go 6 shades lighter does she need a lightener? Yes What lightener is it that is generally fast acting, preferred for off the scalp use and body heat dries it? Powder lightner What lightener is strong and may contain blue or violet pigment ? Powder lightener What lightener remains moist throughout the process, is mild and conditions the hair? Creme lightener Which developer is needed to activate lightening chemically relaxed hair? 10 volume Strand test is very important to recommend that stylist do with each client. If a strand test is too light, what would you recommend that the stylist would do ? Decrease the developer strength Decrease the processing time Use a milder lightener I'd a stylist client has dark hair how does that affect the processing time Increases it If a stylist client has very porous hair, how does that affect the processing time? Decreases it Is a stylist clients has hair that is porous natural level 6 dark blonde ad she's colored her hair before and now desires a very light blonde level 9, what product does she need to safely lift her hair those three levels? A creme lightener Lighteners lift the brown and black pigments form hair, but they don't affect the underlying pigments. True If a clients natural hair is medium blonde what would the balancing tone be ? Blue-violet What is the #1 reason why a salon should consider a color bar/area on their salon floor versus a back room dispensory? Increase sale