CCC Study Guide
The study of hair is important because stylists deal with hair on a daily basis. The study of hair is called? -
Answer-Trichology
What are the main purposes of hair on the head?
A. Adornment
B. Cell protection
C. Element Protection-Heat, Cold, Injury
D. All of the above - Answer-A. Adornment
C. Element Protection- Heat, Cold, Injury
Average hair is composed of over 50% carbon. True or false? - Answer-True
Hair coloring is both the science and art of changing the color of hair. Hair coloring includes which of
these processes?
A. Adding artificial pigment to natural hair color.
B. Adding artificial pigment to previously colored hair.
C. Adding artificial pigment to pre-lightened hair.
D. Diffusing natural pigment and adding artificial pigment in one step.
E. All of the above - Answer-E. All of the above
Hair is composed of what three parts? - Answer-Medulla, cortex, cuticle
Variations in hair texture are due to both the diameter of the hair and feel of the hair? True or false? -
Answer-True
,Which type of hair takes longer for lighteners to penetrate?
A. Fine
B. Medium
C. Wiry - Answer-Wiry
Hair has good porosity when the cuticle layer is raised from the hair shaft and can absorb a fair amount
of moisture or chemicals. True or false? - Answer-True
Wet hair can be stretched 40% to 50% off it's length. True or false? - Answer-True
What can you analyze to determine tone of color?
A. Eyes
B. Eyebrow color
C. Face shape
D. All of the above - Answer-Eyes
The number of hairs on the head varies with the color of hair. Which color had the highest number of
hairs on the head? - Answer-Blonde
What are the two basic requisites for a healthy scalp?
A. Stimulation
B. Nutrition
C. Cleanliness
D. Heath - Answer-A. Stimulation
C. Cleanliness
, As normal, heathy hair grows and sheds, each follicle repeatedly cycles through how many phases, from
active to inactive? - Answer-Three
Hair Color Service is on average what # ranking in the salon industry?
A. The largest service done in industry
B. Second largest service done in the industry
C. Third largest service done in the industry - Answer-B. Second largest
Which color lasts until it grows out? - Answer-Permanent
Which color remains until it fades and lasts 4-15 shampoos? - Answer-Semi-permanent
Which color would you use if you just wanted to add color for the weekend? - Answer-Temporary
Which color is good for previously damaged hair? - Answer-Semi-permanent
Which color needs re-application, deposits color only? - Answer-Temporary
Which color is least damaging and provided gray coverage for hair that is 30-50% gray? - Answer-Semi-
permanent
Which colors do not need a developer? - Answer-Semi-permanent and temporary
What color would you suggest for a stylist to purchase for their clients that want to try a new color every
month? - Answer-Semi-permanent
The study of hair is important because stylists deal with hair on a daily basis. The study of hair is called? -
Answer-Trichology
What are the main purposes of hair on the head?
A. Adornment
B. Cell protection
C. Element Protection-Heat, Cold, Injury
D. All of the above - Answer-A. Adornment
C. Element Protection- Heat, Cold, Injury
Average hair is composed of over 50% carbon. True or false? - Answer-True
Hair coloring is both the science and art of changing the color of hair. Hair coloring includes which of
these processes?
A. Adding artificial pigment to natural hair color.
B. Adding artificial pigment to previously colored hair.
C. Adding artificial pigment to pre-lightened hair.
D. Diffusing natural pigment and adding artificial pigment in one step.
E. All of the above - Answer-E. All of the above
Hair is composed of what three parts? - Answer-Medulla, cortex, cuticle
Variations in hair texture are due to both the diameter of the hair and feel of the hair? True or false? -
Answer-True
,Which type of hair takes longer for lighteners to penetrate?
A. Fine
B. Medium
C. Wiry - Answer-Wiry
Hair has good porosity when the cuticle layer is raised from the hair shaft and can absorb a fair amount
of moisture or chemicals. True or false? - Answer-True
Wet hair can be stretched 40% to 50% off it's length. True or false? - Answer-True
What can you analyze to determine tone of color?
A. Eyes
B. Eyebrow color
C. Face shape
D. All of the above - Answer-Eyes
The number of hairs on the head varies with the color of hair. Which color had the highest number of
hairs on the head? - Answer-Blonde
What are the two basic requisites for a healthy scalp?
A. Stimulation
B. Nutrition
C. Cleanliness
D. Heath - Answer-A. Stimulation
C. Cleanliness
, As normal, heathy hair grows and sheds, each follicle repeatedly cycles through how many phases, from
active to inactive? - Answer-Three
Hair Color Service is on average what # ranking in the salon industry?
A. The largest service done in industry
B. Second largest service done in the industry
C. Third largest service done in the industry - Answer-B. Second largest
Which color lasts until it grows out? - Answer-Permanent
Which color remains until it fades and lasts 4-15 shampoos? - Answer-Semi-permanent
Which color would you use if you just wanted to add color for the weekend? - Answer-Temporary
Which color is good for previously damaged hair? - Answer-Semi-permanent
Which color needs re-application, deposits color only? - Answer-Temporary
Which color is least damaging and provided gray coverage for hair that is 30-50% gray? - Answer-Semi-
permanent
Which colors do not need a developer? - Answer-Semi-permanent and temporary
What color would you suggest for a stylist to purchase for their clients that want to try a new color every
month? - Answer-Semi-permanent
