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MILADY CHAPTER 21
WORKBOOK TEST
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QUESTIONS COMPLETE
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,1. How often do clients who color their hair usually visit the salon? - ANS Every 3-12 weeks
2. One of the most creative, challenging, and inspiring salon service is __________. - ANS
Hair Coloring
3. Hair Coloring has the potential for being one of the most __________ areas in which a stylist
can choose to work. - ANS Creative
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4. List the reasons why a cosmetologist should study and have a thorough understanding of hair
coloring. - ANS a) hair coloring services provide stylists and clients with an opportunity for
creative expression and artistry.
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b) hair coloring services can cover gray, enhance haircuts, and camouflage face-shape
imperfections.
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c) being aware of the strong chemical ingredients in hair coloring, and how they work ensure
safe color services.
5. What are a few reasons clients color their hair? - ANS a) cover up or blend gray
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(unpigmented) hair
b) enhance an existing hair color
c) create a fashion statement or statement of self expression
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d) correct unwanted tones in hair caused by environmental exposure such as sun or chlorine
e) accentuate a particular haircut
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6. 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? - ANS The structure of
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the client's hair
7. Name and describe the three main parts of the hair. - ANS 1) CUTICLE - the outermost
layer of the hair, protects the interior cortex layer, contributes about 20% of overall strength.
2) CORTEX - middle layer, majority of strength and elasticity, contains the melanin that
determines hair color.
3) MEDULA - innermost layer, sometimes is absent from hair, does NOT play a role in the hair
coloring process
, 8. Which part of the hair contains the natural pigment? - ANS Cortex
9. The natural color of hair is determined by this substance. - ANS Melanin
10. Hair __________ is determined by the diameter of an individual hair strand. - ANS
Texture
11. In fine hair, the melanin granules are grouped more __________, so the hair takes color
__________ and can look darker. - ANS Tightly, faster
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12. Which hair type can take longer to process? - ANS Coarse-textured hair
13. Hair __________ is the number of hairs per square inch, and can range from thin to thick. -
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ANS Density
14. __________ is the hair's ability to absorb moisture. - ANS Porosity
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15. Match each of the following degrees of porosity with its description. - ANS
porosity - Cuticle is lifted; hair takes color quickly
B) Low porosity - Cuticle is tight; hair is resistant
A) High
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C) Average porosity - Cuticle is slightly raised; hair is normal and processes in average amount
of time
16. A strand of hair that feels smooth with a cuticle that is compact, dense, and hard has a
__________ porosity. - ANS Low
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17. Hair that is extremely __________ can process more quickly and result in a deeper hair
color. - ANS Porous
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18. What is the most important step in becoming a good colorist? - ANS Learning to identify a
client's natural hair color.
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19. The three main types of melanin in the cortex are: - ANS 1) Eumelanin - lends black &
brown colors to hair
2) Pheomelanin - gives blond & red colors to hair
3) Mixed melanin - combination that contains both eumalanin and pheomelanin
20. T/F Natrual hair color ranges from black to dark brown to red, and from dark blond to light
blond. - ANS True