Questions and Answers
20vol hydrogen peroxide will generally lift the hair - ANSWER-2 levels
3 levels of observation - ANSWER-basic, detail, abstract
70% alcohol on the hairstrand for 5-7mins can remove - ANSWER-henna
A hair color removal technique would be needed if the color services results were -
ANSWER-too dark
A predisposition (skin patch) test for all products containing an aniline derivative
ingredient is a requirement from the: - ANSWER-U.S. Federal Food, Drug, and
Cosmetics Act
After initial application of oxidative color what happens? - ANSWER-the hairstand swells
An application of which of the following complementary color categories would help
neutralize or correct brassiness/orange tones in hair color? - ANSWER-Blue-based
Clients with long hair can have - ANSWER-uneven porosity
Colors found opposite of each other on the color wheel are called - ANSWER-
complimentary colors
Dark hair goes through how many stages of lightening or degrees of decolorization? -
ANSWER-10
Demi-permanent color lasts - ANSWER-4-6 weeks
Demi-Permanent hair color uses what to develop the color molecules and aid in color
processing? - ANSWER-Low Volume Hydrogen Peroxide
Developers have a pH of - ANSWER-2.5-4.5
Dimensional coloring that uses a darker color than the natural hair color on selected
strands is referred to as? - ANSWER-Lowlighting
Fillers are used to - ANSWER-replace missing primary color
Fine hair, which is generally less resistant, my appear to process in what manner when
color is deposited? - ANSWER-Darker
, High lift tints are mixed with what developer volume? - ANSWER-30-40
If a client is approx. 25%-30% gray, apply a color: - ANSWER-1 level lighter than
desired shade
If a client's hair and skin coloring falls into yellow, red, or orange category, it would be
classified as: - ANSWER-Warm
If redness and swelling are found around the test area during the patch test the client
should: - ANSWER-stop the service and seek medical help
If the hair color accepts easily, it has: - ANSWER-average porosity
If the hair is more resistant to color, the hair may need to be: - ANSWER-prelightened or
pre-softened
In a double-process after rinsing and checking for scalp abrasions you should, -
ANSWER-mix and apply toner
In artificial hair coloring, the predominant tone is known as the: - ANSWER-base color
In the permanent color procedure, the small colored molecules enter the hair with the
aid of which alkaline substance? - ANSWER-ammonia
Lighteners utilize ingredients such as ammonia and peroxide to penetrate the cortex
and: - ANSWER-cause melanin to break down
Lighteners, Toners, Demi-Permanent Colors and Permanent Colors are mixed with
what oxidizing agent? - ANSWER-developer
Non-oxidative color that has large color molecules and small color molecules (that
penetrate the cuticle and enter the cortex) is called? - ANSWER-semi-permanent
Non-oxidative colors should be applied on - ANSWER-clean, towel-dried hair
On-the-scalp lighteners have a pH of - ANSWER-about 9
Once a color formula has been mixed, leftover color should be: - ANSWER-discarded
Overlapping lightener during a retouch service could: - ANSWER-cause breakage
Permanent colors containing para-dyes would fall into what color category? - ANSWER-
oxidative colors
Permanent hair color is often referred to as - ANSWER-oxidative tints with ammonia