Chapter 16: Haircoloring Flashcards

1
Q

Under which of the following circumstances is a client most likely to request haircoloring services?
a. The hair has been damaged by environmental exposure.
b. The client wants to camouflage gray hair.
c. The client wants to experiment with a new hairstyle.
d. The length of the hair does not suit the shape of the face.

A

b. The client wants to camouflage gray hair.

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Which of the following statements correctly describes the level system?
a. Hair levels refer to the lightness or darkness of artificial or natural hair color on a scale of 1 to 10.
b Hair levels categorize the density of a client’s hair on a scale of 1 to 10.
c. Hair levels refer to hair length on a scale of 1 to 10.
d. Hair levels help categorize the overall strength of a client’s hair on a scale of 1 to 10.

A

a. Hair levels refer to the lightness or darkness of artificial or natural hair color on a scale of 1 to 10.

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Which of these is an oxidizing agent that, when mixed with an oxidation haircolor, supplies the necessary oxygen gas to develop the color molecules and create a change in natural hair color.
a. toner
b. temporary haircolor
c. permanent haircolor
d. hydrogen peroxide developer

A

d. hydrogen peroxide developer

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4
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Which of these is a role of the alkalizing ingredient in permanent haircolor?
a. to prevent the lifting action of peroxide
b. to decrease the penetration of dye within the hair
c. to coat the hair without penetrating it
d. to raise the cuticle of the hair

A

d. to raise the cuticle of the hair

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5
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What do the numbers and letter(s) in a haircolor designation convey?
a. hair level and concentration of pigment
b. hair level and color tone(s)
c. hair level and hair thickness
d. only the color tone(s)

A

b. hair level and color tone(s)

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6
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What is the effect of the oxidation process when haircolor is applied to the hair?
a. It changes the density of the hair shaft.
b. It decolorizes the natural melanin in the hair.
c. It breaks down the hair fiber.
d. It erodes the cortex.

A

b. It decolorizes the natural melanin in the hair.

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7
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Demipermanent haircolor is an example of _____.
a. metallic dye
b. natural-based haircolor
c. non-oxidative haircolor
d. oxidative haircolor

A

d. oxidative haircolor

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8
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A client who asks for a “smoky” or “ash” tone to the hair is asking for which tone?
a. cool tone
b. gold tone
c. neutral tone
d. warm tone

A

a. cool tone

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9
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The manufacturer’s instructions say that color and developer for a particular haircolor product should be mixed in a 1:2 ratio. If the colorist has 40 ml of the color, how much developer should be added to it?
a. 30 ml
b. 40 ml
c. 60 ml
d. 80 ml

A

d. 80 ml

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10
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The first step in any haircolor service is to _____.
a. ensure that the mixing ratios of color and developer are correct
b. complete a detailed hair analysis
c. complete the hair lightening service
d. wash the client’s hair

A

b. complete a detailed hair analysis

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11
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Lightener is mixed with developer before application on the hair. The ratio of lightener to developer should be at least _____.
a. 1:1
b. 1:2
c. 1:1:5
d. 2:1

A

a. 1:1

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12
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After mixing haircolor to get the desired shade, the colorist _____.
a. can use the leftover haircolor for touch-up applications
b. must use it immediately and discard leftover haircolor
c. can store it in a bottle for up to 3 days
d. can store it in a bottle for up to 7 days

A

b. must use it immediately and discard leftover haircolor

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13
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To provide maximum lift in a one-step color service, which volume of peroxide is recommended?
a. 15-volume peroxide
b. 20-volume peroxide
c. 30-volume peroxide
d. 40-volume peroxide

A

d. 40-volume peroxide

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14
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A colorist working with damaged hair should ensure that the client’s hair is sufficiently _____ before, after, and during treatment.
a. reconditioned
b. relaxed
c. shampooed
d. wet

A

a. reconditioned

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15
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Why must colorists observe several safety precautions?
a. Haircoloring can stain clothing.
b. Haircolor contains a variety of chemicals that can interact with eyes and the skin.
c. Haircolor is a flammable substance that can easily catch fire.
d. The fumes from haircolor are toxic to the lungs.

A

b. Haircolor contains a variety of chemicals that can interact with eyes and the skin.

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16
Q

To strengthen hair and extend haircolor longevity, a colorist can consider using _____.
a. a color filler
b. a conditioner filler
c. natural-based haircolor
d. soap caps

A

b. a conditioner filler

17
Q

If a client has very curly hair and asks for highlights, the colorist can use any

A