COLORING PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2025
1. What determines the natural color of hair?
a. pH level
b. Hydrogen bonds
c. Melanin
d. Sebum
Melanin is the pigment responsible for natural hair color.
2. Which type of melanin gives black and brown color to hair?
a. Pheomelanin
b. Eumelanin
c. Carotenes
d. Albomelanin
Eumelanin is the dark pigment found in black and brown hair.
, 3. What type of melanin gives red and yellow tones to hair?
a. Pheomelanin
b. Eumelanin
c. Melanosomes
d. Aniline derivatives
Pheomelanin is responsible for red and yellow hues.
4. Temporary hair color molecules are:
a. Penetrative
b. Oxidative
c. Large and sit on the hair surface
d. Mixed with developer
Temporary color does not penetrate the cortex; it coats the cuticle.
5. What is the role of hydrogen peroxide in hair coloring?
a. Adds moisture
b. Acts as a developer and oxidizing agent
c. Neutralizes pH
d. Adds shine
Hydrogen peroxide develops color and helps in the oxidation process.
6. A patch test is given before applying hair color to check for:
a. Color absorption
b. Allergic reaction
c. Hair damage
d. Moisture level
A patch test identifies allergic sensitivity to hair color chemicals.