Ch. 21 Haircoloring

Question 1

The cuticle of the hair protects the interior cortex layer and contributes up to__________percent to the overall strength of the hair.

Answer 1

20

Question 2

The cortex, or middle layer, of the hair gives strength and elasticity and contributes about_______percent to the overall strength of the hair.

Answer 2

80

Question 3

Hair texture is determined by the ______of the individual hair strand.

Answer 3

diameter

Question 4

The number of hairs per square inch on the head is most related to the hair’s:

Answer 4

density

Question 5

Permed, colored, chemically relaxed, and straightened hair will have a ________degree of porosity.

Answer 5

high

Question 6

The ability of the hair to absorb moisture is known as:

Answer 6

porosity

Question 7

The melanin that gives black and brown color to hair is known as:

Answer 7

eumelanin

Question 8

The melanin found in red hair is known as:

Answer 8

pheomelanin

Question 9

The method used to analyze the lightness or darkness of a hair color, whether natural or artificial, is called:

Answer 9

the level system

Question 10

The predominant tonality of an existing color is referred to as a:

Answer 10

base color

Question 11

What system is used to understand the relationship among colors?

Answer 11

the law of color

Question 12

Which of the following are considered the pure or fundamental colors(red, yellow, and blue) that cannot be created by combining other colors?

Answer 12

Primary

Question 13

Colors with a predominance of blue are considered to be_________tones.

Answer 13

cool

Question 14

Colors with a predominance of red are considered to be______tones.

Answer 14

warm

Question 15

Colors achieved by mixing equal parts of two primary colors are called_____________colors.

Answer 15

secondary

Question 16

Equal parts of blue and yellow mixed together create:

Answer 16

green

Question 17

Equal parts of red and yellow mixed together create:

Answer 17

orange

Question 18

Equal parts of red and blue mixed together create:

Answer 18

Violet

Question 19

Which of the following is an intermediate color achieved by mixing a secondary color and its neighboring primary color on the color wheel in equal amounts?

Answer 19

Tertiary

Question 20

Primary and secondary colors that are positioned directly opposite each other on the color wheel are considered to be:

Answer 20

complementary

Question 21

Which of the following describes the warmth or coolness of a color?

Answer 21

tone

Question 22

The strength of a color is referred to as:

Answer 22

intensity

Question 23

Haircoloring products fall into four categories: temporary, semipermanent, __________,________

Answer 23

permanent and demipermanent

Question 24

What product is used to raise the cuticle of the hair so that tint can penetrate into the cortex?

Answer 24

Alkalizing agent

Question 25

Which type of haircolor product uses the largest pigment molecules?

Answer 25

Temporary

Question 26

Colored mousses and gels are included in which haircolor category?

Answer 26

Temporary

Question 27

The haircolor that partially penetrates the hair shaft and stains the cuticle layer, slowly fading with each shampoo, is known as:

Answer 27

semipermanent

Question 28

Haircolor that is ideal for covering unpigmented hair, refreshing faded permanent color, depositing tonal changes without lifting, and corrective coloring is:

Answer 28

demipermanent

Question 29

Haircolor that remains in the hair shaft and cannot be easily shampooed out is called:

Answer 29

permanent

Question 30

The tint formula in permanent haircolor contains uncolored dye___________, or aniline derivatives, which are small compounds that can diffuse into the hair shaft.

Answer 30

precursors

Question 31

What product is a combination of equal parts of a permanent color mixture and shampoo that is used during the last five minutes of a haircolor service?

Answer 31

Soap cap

Question 32

What is an example of a natural or vegetable haircolor obtained from the leaves or bark of plants?

Answer 32

Henna

Question 33

Metallic haircolors are also called__________colors.

Answer 33

gradual

Question 34

A__________is an oxidizing agent that, when mixed with an oxidation haircolor, supplies the necessary oxygen gas to develop color molecules and create a change in hair color.

Answer 34

developer

Question 35

What is the most commonly used developer in haircolor?

Answer 35

Hydrogen peroxide

Question 36

The measure of the potential oxidation of varying strengths of hydrogen peroxide is:

Answer 36

volume

Question 37

Chemical compounds that lighten hair by dispersing, dissolving, and decolorizing the natural hair pigment are:

Answer 37

lighten

Question 38

When arranging for a haircolor service consultation,__________walls are recommended.

Answer 38

white or neutral

Question 39

To some degree, the___________is designed to protect the school or salon owner from responsibility for accidents or damages.

Answer 39

release statement

Question 40

Permanent haircolor is applied by either the bowl-and-brush method or with an:

Answer 40

applicator bottle

Question 41

The U.S. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act prescribes that a patch test, also called a_______ test, be given 24 to 48 hours prior to an application of aniline haircolor.

Answer 41

predisposition

Question 42

The preliminary strand test will tell you how the hair will react to the color formula and indicate:

Answer 42

processing time

Question 43

A process that lightens and colors hair in a single application is known as:

Answer 43

single-process haircoloring

Question 44

A non-ammonia color that adds shine and tone to the hair is called a:

Answer 44

glaze

Question 45

What is the visible line that separates colored hair from new growth?

Answer 45

Line of demarcation

Question 46

What are the three types of hair lighteners?

Answer 46

Oil, cream, and powder

Question 47

What is added to hydrogen peroxide to increase or lifting power?

Answer 47

Activator

Question 48

Which type of lightener is not used directly on the scalp?

Answer 48

Quick

Question 49

Porous hair of the same color level will lighten faster than hair that is nonporous, because the lightening agent can enter the__________more rapidly.

Answer 49

cortex

Question 50

A_____________lightener is generally used for a lightener retouch because its consistency helps prevent overlapping of previously lightened hair.

Answer 50

cream

Question 51

The technique of coloring strands of hair darker than the natural color is called reverse highlighting or:

Answer 51

lowlighting

Question 52

The two methods of parting hair for a foil technique are:

Answer 52

slicing and weaving

Question 53

The free-form technique of hair painting is also called:

Answer 53

baliage

Question 54

A product prepared by combining permanent haircolor, hydrogen peroxide, and shampoo is:

Answer 54

highlighting shampoo

Question 55

The process of treating gray or very resistant hair to allow for better penetration of color is known as:

Answer 55

pre-softening

Question 56

What is the first and most important guideline when color services do not turn out as planned or expected?

Answer 56

Do not panic

Question 57

__________are specialized preparations designed to help equalize porosity and deposit a base color in on application.

Answer 57

Fillers

Question 58

One safety precaution in haircoloring is to never apply tint if___________are present.

Answer 58

abrasions

Question 59

When applying haircoloring products, always follow:

Answer 59

the manufactrurer’s directions

Question 60

A patch test is generally conducted behind the ear or on the:

Answer 60

inside of the elbow