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Chapter 13 Flashcards

1
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The amount and density of the strands selected during the cap technique in hair coloring will determine

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If the effect will be subtle or dramatic

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2
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Lighteners utilize ingredients such as ammonia and peroxide to penetrate the cortex and

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Cause the melanin to break down

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3
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Semi-permanent colors are alkaline and generally last through several shampoos depending on the:

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Porosity of the hair

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4
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Which of the following statements identifies the action performed by oxidation tints after the initial application?

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The hair strand swells

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5
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What is the primary reason for using a filter?

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Replace the hairs missing primary color

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6
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In artificial hair coloring, what does the tone or base color identify?

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Warmth and coolness

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7
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When changing the color of the hair, the stylist must keep in mind that the final hair color is a combination of the existing pigment and:

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The artificial pigment applied to the hair

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8
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To prevent irritating and staining the hairline apply

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Barrier cream

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9
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The base toner would be used to produce a neutral blonde on pre-lightened yellow hair

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violet

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10
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When hair is idenitifed as having resistant porosity, the cuticle layers are smooth and

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compact

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11
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In a permanent hair color produced, the small colored molecules enter the hair and the aid of an alkalizing agent such as

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Ammonia

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12
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What term refers to the vividness of a color or the strength of the tone?

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Internsity

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13
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70% alcohol should be applied to the hair strand for five to seven minutes to remove which of the following products?

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Henna

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14
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What type of developer is used with demi-permanent colors?

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Low volume peroxide

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15
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When mixing an oxidative color for hair that is 25-30% gray, apply a color

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One level lighter than desired shade

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16
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On-the-scalp and off-the-scalp lighteners have a pH level around

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9

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17
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To avoid false color analysis, be sure the location used for performing the consultation is:

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well-lit, preferably with windows

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18
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The level of color identifies the:

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Lightness or darkness of hair

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19
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When creating a color formula for a client with 75-80% gray hair, select a color that is

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one level darker than the desired shade

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20
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What process involves decolorizing the hair and then decolorizing the hair to the desired tone?

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Double-process blonde

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21
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During the ask, analyze and assess phrase, which of the following items could be used to better understand the clients hair color desires?

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Photos or hair color swatches

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22
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Which of the following responses could be the reason for a color result that is too light?

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Color formula was too light

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23
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Which application technique is used to brush color or lightener on the surface of the hair

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Free form painting

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24
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Why does the base area lighten faster during a Virgin lighter technique ?

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Heat from the scalp accelerates processing

25
Q

What size parting are used for a double-process blonde procedure

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1/8” (.3cm)

26
Q

Overlapping lightener during a retouch service could:

A

Result in breakage

27
Q

Demi-permanent colors are NOT a tertiary color?

A

Blue-yellow

28
Q

When mixing two primary colors, the colors produced are :

A

Orange, green, and violet

29
Q

What is the shelf life of hydrogen peroxide

A

3 Years

30
Q

Which of the following items is an oxidizing agent used with Demi-permanent and permanent colors, lighteners and toners?

A

Developer

31
Q

High-lifts Tints are designed to achieve lighter colors and are generally mixed with :

A

30 or 40 volume hydrogen peroxide

32
Q

Special effects using color darker than the natural color on selected strands is referred to as :

A

Low lighting

33
Q

How often should the client generally schedule a retouch after receiving a lighter result in the hair ?

A

Every 3-6 weeks

34
Q

When should the cosmetologist asks client about past colors services?

A

During ask,analyze and assess

35
Q

Which of the following techniques utilize a piece of foil or thermal strip to isolate the selected strands prior to coloring ?

A

Weaving and slicing

36
Q

What product comes in powder form and when mixed with hydrogen peroxide becomes a strong lightening agent ?

A

Off the scalp lightener

37
Q

If the hair does not appear light enough during a preliminary strand test, which step should be implemented ?

A

Increase processing time

38
Q

Which type of mixing bowls may cause peroxide to weaken ?

A

Metal

39
Q

What product would be used to equalize the porosity and deposit a base color on a clients hair?

A

Filler

40
Q

When the hair is decolorized (pre lightened ) and decolorized with a new pigment, this is a technique known as:

A

Double - process

41
Q

What initially happens to the hair strand when an oxidative color is applied

A

The hair strand swells

42
Q

Which of the following complimentary color categories would help eliminate unwanted brassiness or orange tones

A

Blue-based

43
Q

In order for a toner to be effective,which of the following steps need to be performed first

A

Hair needs to be pre lightened

44
Q

Which of the following lightest hair color

A

Level 10

45
Q

Coloring the hair back to its original hair color level is called

A

Tint back

46
Q

Which of the following are considered the three pure colors

A

Yellow, red and blue

47
Q

What signs after a predisposition test would prevent you from proceeding with a color service

A

Redness or swelling

48
Q

Fine hair, which has less resistant may appear to process in what manner when depositing color?

A

Darker

49
Q

Repeating back what a client has said in order to clarify any misunderstanding is called

A

Reflective listening

50
Q

Time can be expressed by which of the following descriptions

A

Warm or cool colors

51
Q

A powder lightener without buffering agents and conditioners could NOT be used for which of the following procedures

A

On the scalp lighteners

52
Q

What type of porosity is the result of lifted or missing cuticles

A

Extreme

53
Q

What hair texture may be resistant to lightening and take longer to process

A

Coarse

54
Q

If the hair is more resistant to color, the cosmetologist may need to

A

Pre-lighten or pre-soften the hair

55
Q

Semi-permanent colors are usually applied with a brush onto

A

Clean, towel dry hair

56
Q

In a double-process blonde procedure, after rinsing the lightener and checking for scalp abrasions you should

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Mix and apply the toner

57
Q

In what condition should the hair be when a temporary color is applied?

A

Clean, towel-blotted

58
Q

What products are used to remove or diffuse melanin

A

Lighteners

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