answers with solutions 2025
How often do clients who color their hair usually visit the salon ? - ANSWER 3-12 weeks
One of the most creative, challenging , and inspiring salon services is ___. - ANSWER Hair
coloring
What are few reasons clients color their hair ? - ANSWER *Cover up or blend gray
(unpigmented)hair.
*Enhance an existing haircolor.
*Creat a fashion statement
*Statement of self expression
*Correct unwanted tones in hair caused by environmental exposure such as sun or chlorine.
*Accentuate a particular haircut.
In addition to the desired results , what is the determining factor in choosing which hair color to
use that will affect the quality and ultimate success of the service ? - ANSWER Structure of client
hair
Name and describe the 3 main parts of the hair . - ANSWER Cuticle- our most layer , cortex
middle gives strength / elasticy and natural pigment , medulla - innermost later does nothing
Which part of hair contains natural pigment ? - ANSWER Cortex
The natural color of the hair is determined by: - ANSWER Melanin
, Hair ____________ is determined by the diameter of the individual hair strand. - ANSWER
texture
In fine hair the melanin granules are grouped more ___ so hair takes color ____ and can look
darker. - ANSWER Tightly, faster
Which hair type can take longer to process? - ANSWER coarse
Hair _____ is the number of hairs per square inch, can range from thin to thick. - ANSWER
Density
_____ is the hairs ability to absorb moisture. - ANSWER porosity
Which porosity ? Cuticle is lifted ; hair takes color quickly - ANSWER High porosity
Which porosity ? Cuticle is tight ; hair is resistant - ANSWER Low porosity
Cuticle is slightly raised, hair is normal and processes in average amount of time . Which
porosity? - ANSWER Average porosity
A strand of hair that feels smooth with a cuticle that is compact, dense, and hard has a
________ porosity. - ANSWER low
Hair that is extremely ______ can process more quickly and result in a deeper hair color. -
ANSWER porous
What is the most important step in becoming a good colorist ? - ANSWER Learning to identify a
clients natural hair color