Milady Chapter 21-Haircoloring Exam
{QUESTIONS WITH ALL ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT}
1. How often do clients who color their hair usually visit the salon? ...ANSWER...Every 3-12 weeks
2. One of the most creative, challenging, and inspiring salon service is
__________. ...ANSWER...Haircoloring
3. Haircoloring has the potential for being one of the most __________ areas in which a stylist can
choose to work. ...ANSWER...Creative
4. List the reasons why a cosmetologist should study and have a thorough understanding of haircoloring.
...ANSWER...a) haircoloring services provide stylists and clients with an opportunity for creative
expression and artistry.
b) haircoloring services can cover gray, enhance haircuts, and camouflage face-shape imperfections.
c) being aware of the strong chemical ingredients in haircoloring, and how they work ensure safe color
services.
5. What are a few reasons clients color their hair? ...ANSWER...a) cover up or blend gray (unpigmented)
hair
b) enhance an existing hair color
c) create a fashion statement or statement of self expression
d) correct unwanted tones in hair caused by environmental exposure such as sun or chlorine
,e) accentuate a particular haircut
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? ...ANSWER...The structure of the client's
hair
7. Name and describe the three main parts of the hair. ...ANSWER...1) CUTICLE - the outer most 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 haircoloring
process
8. Which part of the hair contains the natural pigment? ...ANSWER...Cortex
9. The natural color of hair is determined by this substance. ...ANSWER...Melanin
10. Hair __________ is determined by the diameter of an individual hair strand. ...ANSWER...Texture
11. In fine hair, the melanin granules are grouped more __________, so the hair takes color __________
and can look darker. ...ANSWER...Tightly, faster
12. Which hair type can take longer to process? ...ANSWER...Coarse-textured hair
13. Hair __________ is the number of hairs per square inch, and can range from thin to
thick. ...ANSWER...Density
14. __________ is the hair's ability to absorb moisture. ...ANSWER...Porosity
, 15. Match each of the following degrees of porosity with its description. ...ANSWER...A) High porosity -
Cuticle is lifted; hair takes color quickly
B) Low porosity - Cuticle is tight; hair is resistant
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. ...ANSWER...Low
17. Hair that is extremely __________ can process more quickly and result in a deeper hair
color. ...ANSWER...Porous
18. What is the most important step in becoming a good colorist? ...ANSWER...Learning to identify a
client's natural hair color.
19. The three main types of melanin in the cortex are: ...ANSWER...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. ...ANSWER...True
21. __________ is the varying degrees of warmth exposed during a permanent color or lightening
process. It is also known as __________. ...ANSWER...Contributing pigment, undertone
22. __________ is the unit of measurement used to identify the lightness or darkness of a
color. ...ANSWER...Level
{QUESTIONS WITH ALL ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT}
1. How often do clients who color their hair usually visit the salon? ...ANSWER...Every 3-12 weeks
2. One of the most creative, challenging, and inspiring salon service is
__________. ...ANSWER...Haircoloring
3. Haircoloring has the potential for being one of the most __________ areas in which a stylist can
choose to work. ...ANSWER...Creative
4. List the reasons why a cosmetologist should study and have a thorough understanding of haircoloring.
...ANSWER...a) haircoloring services provide stylists and clients with an opportunity for creative
expression and artistry.
b) haircoloring services can cover gray, enhance haircuts, and camouflage face-shape imperfections.
c) being aware of the strong chemical ingredients in haircoloring, and how they work ensure safe color
services.
5. What are a few reasons clients color their hair? ...ANSWER...a) cover up or blend gray (unpigmented)
hair
b) enhance an existing hair color
c) create a fashion statement or statement of self expression
d) correct unwanted tones in hair caused by environmental exposure such as sun or chlorine
,e) accentuate a particular haircut
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? ...ANSWER...The structure of the client's
hair
7. Name and describe the three main parts of the hair. ...ANSWER...1) CUTICLE - the outer most 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 haircoloring
process
8. Which part of the hair contains the natural pigment? ...ANSWER...Cortex
9. The natural color of hair is determined by this substance. ...ANSWER...Melanin
10. Hair __________ is determined by the diameter of an individual hair strand. ...ANSWER...Texture
11. In fine hair, the melanin granules are grouped more __________, so the hair takes color __________
and can look darker. ...ANSWER...Tightly, faster
12. Which hair type can take longer to process? ...ANSWER...Coarse-textured hair
13. Hair __________ is the number of hairs per square inch, and can range from thin to
thick. ...ANSWER...Density
14. __________ is the hair's ability to absorb moisture. ...ANSWER...Porosity
, 15. Match each of the following degrees of porosity with its description. ...ANSWER...A) High porosity -
Cuticle is lifted; hair takes color quickly
B) Low porosity - Cuticle is tight; hair is resistant
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. ...ANSWER...Low
17. Hair that is extremely __________ can process more quickly and result in a deeper hair
color. ...ANSWER...Porous
18. What is the most important step in becoming a good colorist? ...ANSWER...Learning to identify a
client's natural hair color.
19. The three main types of melanin in the cortex are: ...ANSWER...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. ...ANSWER...True
21. __________ is the varying degrees of warmth exposed during a permanent color or lightening
process. It is also known as __________. ...ANSWER...Contributing pigment, undertone
22. __________ is the unit of measurement used to identify the lightness or darkness of a
color. ...ANSWER...Level
