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General Knowledge - (Part Three) Flashcards

1
Q 
During which period in the permanent wave process does oxidation occur?
A)Neutralizing
B)processing 
C)rinsing 
D)all of the above
A

Correct A) neutralizing

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2
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Reduction occurs during which of the following periods:

A) Processing
B) oxidative
C) neutralization
D) reduction

A

Correct A) processing

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3
Q

During which period and the permanent wave process does oxidation occur?

A) neutralizing
B) processing
C) rebonding
D) both a and C

A

Correct D) both a and c

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4
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Curling the hair from the scalp to the ends is referred to as:

A

Spiral

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5
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In a permanent wave, the diameter of the rod will determine the:

A

Size of the curl

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6
Q

Which of the following would likely need to be melted prior to use:

A) clay
B) mud
C) wax
D) none of the above

A

Correct C) wax

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7
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In haircoloring, the word “complementary”, means the same as:

A

Opposite

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8
Q

What is 20 volume hydrogen peroxide equivalent to?

A

6%

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9
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What is 40 volume hydrogen peroxide equivalent to?

A

12%

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10
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What is the “complementary” color for yellow?

A

Violet

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11
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What color neutralizes yellow one tinting?

A

Violet

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12
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What is the opposite color to yellow?

A

Violet

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13
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A clients hair has been lightened to a shade of pale yellow, they want to see no warmth in the hair, you should use a toner with what base color?

A

Violet

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14
Q

If you wanted no lift, and deposit only, which strength of H202 would you use?

A

5 volume

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15
Q

Over oxidation, in any chemical process, may result in:

A

Hair breakage

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16
Q

An acid rinse may be used to achieve all the following except:

A) close the cuticle
B) remove build up soap scum from the hair
C) increase shine
D) open the cuticle

A

Correct D) Open the cuticle

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17
Q

Which of the following would you use to achieve maximum lift in a one-process color:

A) 3% or 10 volume
B) 6% or 20 volume
C) 9% or 30 volume
D) 12% or 40 volume

A

Correct D) 12% or 40 volume

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18
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Approximately how long will a bleach mixture last before losing its potency:

A

Two hours

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19
Q

What is the complementary color for red?

A

Green

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20
Q

What is the opposite color for red?

A

Green

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21
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If a stylist wants to remove tint/artificial color, they should use:

A

Dye solvent

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22
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The coloring material of the hair is known as:

A

Melanin

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23
Q

Highlighting shampoo is made by the addition of ammonia water and H202

A) Shampoo
B) Henna
C) temporary colors
D) Demi permanent colors

A

Correct C) Temporary colors

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24
Q

The layer of the hair in which melanin will be found:

A

Cortex

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25
Q

Which type of colors contain pastel shades?

A

Toners

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26
Q

What color could be used to neutralize a green cast in the hair?

A

Red

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27
Q

White hair is discolored with yellow streaks, apply _______ to camouflage the yellow

A

A bluing rinse 

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28
Q

Client has white hair discolored with yellow streaks, apply ____ to correct the yellow

A

A violet toner

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29
Q

Aniline derivative tints are derived from:

A

Coal tar

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30
Q

Which one of the following services would likely not require a predisposition test:

A) tint back
B) cream decolorization
C) tint touch up
D) high lift

A

Correct B) Cream decolorization

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31
Q

Hi lift colors often use double peroxide, what does this mean when mixing a tint?

A) twice as much tint as peroxide
B) double processing
C) equal amounts of peroxide and tint
D) twice as much H202 as aniline derivative

A

correct D) twice as much H202 as aniline derivative

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32
Q

Which one of the following is not one of the primary colors?

A) yellow
B) orange
C) red
D) blue

A

correct B) orange

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33
Q

Which of the following is not a secondary color?

A) Orange
B) green
C) purple
D) blue

A

correct D) blue

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34
Q

Which of the following choices correctly identifies the three primary colors?

A) Red, white and blue
B) Red, yellow and green
C) Red, yellow and blue
D) Green, orange and violet

A

Correct C) Red, yellow and blue

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35
Q

A client has lightened his/her hair too an odd shade of orange. They are unhappy with it. What color should you use to tone the orange from the hair?

A

Blue

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36
Q

A clients hair is 70% to 80% gray and wants it tinted to its original color. Choose :

A) One shade lighter than original color
B) same shade as original color
C) One shade darker than original color
D) two shades darker than original color

A

Correct C) One shade darker than original color

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37
Q

Stylist put blue based toner on hair lightened to pale yellow, what is the result?

A

Green

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38
Q

Aniline derivative tints belong to the family of:

A) vegetable dyes
B) non-metallic salt dyes
C) Hennas
D) penetrating dyes

A

Correct D) penetrating dyes

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39
Q

Blue and yellow are primary colors, when mixed equally, they make:

A

Green

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40
Q

you have lightened your clients medium brown hair to lightest pale yellow, what toner should you apply to achieve a neutral/platinum blonde shade?

A

Violet

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41
Q

If you lightened your clients medium brown hair to lightest pale yellow, and you apply a blue based toner, what will be the result?

A

Light green

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42
Q

What is the darkest pigment color?

A

Blue

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43
Q

The law of color suggest you would use which of the following to darken a color?

A

Blue

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44
Q

When applied to white or very light gray hair, Hennas will produce what color :

A

Orange

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45
Q

If a client wants a perm and color, what would be the recommended order:

A

Perm then color

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46
Q

Hair with a hard/closed/compact cuticle layer is:

A

Resistant and non-porous

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47
Q

How far in advance must a predisposition test, a patch test, or a strand test, be given?

A

24 to 48 hours

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48
Q 
Which one of the following colors would not require a predisposition test: 
A) certified color
B) Demi permanent color
C) semi permanent color
D) permanent color
A

Correct A) Certified color

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49
Q

When tinting, blue, green, and violet are classified as:

A

Cool colors/tones

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50
Q

When tinting, red, orange, and yellow are classified as: 

A

Warm colors/tones

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51
Q

Which of the following is correct in terms of lasting on the hair (shortest to longest) :

A) temporary, permanent, semi permanent, Demi permanent
B) temporary, Demi permanent, semi permanent, permanent
C) temporary, semi permanent, Demi permanent, permanent
D) temporary, permanent, Demi permanent, semi permanent

A

Correct C) Temporary, semi permanent, Demi permanent, permanent

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52
Q

Toners are:

A) aniline tints in bright, vivid colors
B) aniline derivative tints in pale, delicate shades
C) aniline tints between levels 5 and 10
D) aniline derivative tints between levels 8 and 10

A

Correct B) aniline derivative tints in pale, delicate shades

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53
Q

What coloring affect with the use of chamomile produce on very light hair?

A

Pale, yellow blonde tone

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54
Q

If the client has 80% gray hair, which of the following is best for maximum coverage?

A) Demi permanent color
B) semi permanent color
C) permanent color
D) temporary

A

Correct C) Permanent color

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55
Q

Why would the stylist use a filler on bleached or highly lightened hair?

A

To even out it’s porosity

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56
Q

Colors with no (warm red, orange, or yellow) are considered :

A

Cool shades

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57
Q

In haircoloring, the expression “double process” refers to:

A

Bleach and tone

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58
Q

Returning the color to its original shade, whether lighter or darker, is known as:

A

Tint back

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59
Q

Any product designed to remove artificial color from the hair is known as:

A

Dye solvent

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60
Q

And oxidative tint is best mixed in a container made from:

A

Glass/plastic

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61
Q

The angle/degree at which you hold the hair out from the scalp prior to cutting:

A

Elevation

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62
Q

Slithering/effilating refers to the technique of decreasing bulk by :

A) Point cutting
B) thinning the hair
C) opening and partially closing shears up and down the hair shaft
D) both B and C

A

Correct D) both b and c

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63
Q

Extremely resistant canities hair may require the stylist to use:

A

A pre-softener

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64
Q

Para-phenylene-diamine colors are generally used for :

A

Hair

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65
Q

It is generally not allowable for the stylist to color a clients cilia, however, if you decide to do so, which of the following products should you not use?

A) professional lash and brow tint
B) aniline derivative tints
C) mascara
D) eyeshadow

A

Correct B) aniline derivative tints 

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66
Q

If your client has predominantly gray hair (canities), and they show you the color they would like on a color chart, what should you do/use?

A

Choose a color one shade darker than shown

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67
Q

What affect do acids have on the hairs cuticle layer?

A

Harden and shrink

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68
Q

What is the purpose of pre-softening before the application of a one step color: 

A

Open the cuticle

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69
Q

What is the purpose of pre-softening before the application of a bleach application:

A

Increase porosity

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70
Q

Hair with an open cuticle layer is:

A

More porous

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71
Q

Most soap is usually: 

A

Alkaline

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72
Q

Most shampoo is usually:

A

Alkaline

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73
Q

Most “60 second” rinses are ____ to counteract the ____ pH of most shampoos:

A

Acid, alkaline

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74
Q

A mild acid rinse, such as vinegar, can be used to:

A) Close the cuticle
B) increase shine
C) remove built-up soap/shampoo scum
D) all of the above

A

Correct D) All of the above

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75
Q

How does good porosity of hair ( an open Cuticle ) affect processing times :

A

Usually shortens them

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76
Q

What effect does alkaline have on the hairs cuticle layer?

A

Soften and swell

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77
Q

What type of rinse would be a bad choice just prior to applying a temporary color:

A

Acid rinse

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78
Q

Which of the following hydrogen peroxide strengths is deposit only?

A) 10 volume
B) 20 volume
C) 30 volume
D) 40 volume

A

Correct A) 10 volume 

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79
Q

Which of the following hydrogen Peroxide is deposit only?

A) 12%
B) 6%
C) 3%
D) 9%

A

Correct C) 3%

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80
Q

If your Predisposition test shows negative results, what should be done?

A) proceed with service
B) refuse service
C) use a weaker peroxide strength
D) recommend another service

A

Correct A) Proceed with the service

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81
Q

If your predisposition test shows positive results, what should be done?

A) proceed with service
B) refuse service
C) use a weaker peroxide strength
D) recommend another service

A

Correct B) refuse service

82
Q

When performing a virgin bleach or highlift color, why does the hair closest to the scalp process more quickly?

A

Heat from the scalp speeds lightning

83
Q

What would you use to remove old, very dark tint ?

A

Dye solvent

84
Q

Why are highlift tints and bleach applied away from the scalp in a virgin lightning?

A

To achieve even porosity and color

85
Q

Why is the product initially applied away from the scalp in a virgin bleach/highlift tint?

A) The scalp will process faster
B) to achieve even lightning
C) to maintain elasticity
D) all of the above

A

Correct D) All of the above

86
Q

The minimum sub partings in a bleach application are :

A

1/8th inch

87
Q

When applying a high lift - high volume virgin tint on the hair, begin applications:

A) away from the scalp through the ends
B) away from the scalp and up to the ends
C) from the scalp through the ends
D) away from the scalp and half inch from the ends

A

Correct A) away from the scalp through the ends

88
Q

When applying a virgin bleach on the hair, begin the application:

A) away from the scalp through the ends
B) away from the scalp and up to the ends
C) from the scalp through the ends
D) away from the scalp and half inch from the ends

A

Correct A) away from the scalp through the ends

89
Q

In which layer of the hair do all permanent chemical reactions occur?

A

Cortex

90
Q

Which of the following colors will not penetrate the cortex?

A) semi permanent
B) demi permanent
C) temporary
D) permanent

A

Correct C) Temporary

91
Q

Another term sometimes used for bleach is:

A

Decolorizer

92
Q

When decolorizing hair, strand test are performed to test for:

A) porosity
B) elasticity
C) decolorization
D) both B & C

A



Correct D) both B & C

93
Q

What liquid could you used to reduce the strength of hydrogen peroxide?

A

Distilled water

94
Q

When doing a (tint -back) from a lighter color, which of the following should be used:

A) darker tint
B) filler
C) lighter tint
D) dye solvent

A

Correct B) filler

95
Q

When testing for the presence of metallic dyes/salts in the hair, you should place a strand of the hair in which of the following solutions:

A) 30 v. H202, 30 drops ammonia, 30 minutes
B) 20 v. H202, 20 drops ammonia, 30 minutes
C) 1/2 ammonia and 1/2 water, 30 minutes
D) 20 volume H202, 45 minutes

A

Correct B) 20 v. H202, 20 drops ammonia, 30 minutes

96
Q

Which of the following will decolorize the fastest?

A) coarse, dense hair
B) coarse , thick, light hair
C) soft, fine, dark hair
D) soft, fine, light hair

A

Correct D) soft, fine, light hair

97
Q

When using a higher volume H2O2 then the manufacturer recommends, what is likely?

A

Burning of clients scalp

98
Q

Although anyone may decide an allergy, patch or predisposition test might be a good idea, which agency is responsible for “ordering” that these types of tests to be administered:

A) The state government
B) The state board of cosmetology
C) salon management
D) none of the above

A

Correct D) None of the above

99
Q

A tone lacking warm pigment may be referred to as all of the following except: A) ash tones
B) smoky tones
C) drab tones
D) silvery tones

A

Correct D) silvery tones

100
Q

A strand test reveals too much orange in the hair, what would not correct this:

A) add a cool tone
B) add a drabber
C) add a smoky tone
D) add a warm toner

A

Correct D) add a warm toner

101
Q

A strand test reveals too much orange in the hair, what would not correct this A) add a cool tone
B) add a drabber
C) add a smoky tone
D) add a warm toner

A

Correct D) add a warm toner

102
Q

A strand test reveals too much yellow in the hair, what would correct this:

A

Add a violet toner

103
Q

A strand test reveals a greenish cast in the hair, all of the following are incorrect except:

A) adding a cool tone
B) adding a drabber
C) adding a smoky tone
D) adding a warm tone

A

Correct D) adding a warm toner

104
Q

The normal pH of human hair, skin, and nails is:

A

4.5-5.5

105
Q

After the removal of perm solution, relaxer, bleach, or aniline tints , hair is in what state:

A) acid
B) alkaline
C) base
D) both b and c

A

Correct D) both B & C

106
Q

The best way to be certain how color will appear on a clients hair, is to conduct a/ an :

A

Strand test

107
Q

The best way to determine how a clients hair, skin, or nails will react to a certain product is to conduct, any or all of the following except:

A) allergy test
B) patch test
C) predisposition test
D) P.D. test

A

Correct A) allergy test

108
Q

If the client skin becomes inflamed after a patch test is given, this result is said to be:

A

Positive

109
Q

If a positive result is observed, including inflamed skin, this is a condition known as

A) dermatitis verruca
B) dermatitis rubra
C) dermatitis vitiligo
D) dermatitis venenata

A

Correct D) dermatitis venenata

110
Q

The application of a virgin tint going lighter, should begin:

A) where the hair is the lightest
B) all the crown of the head
C) around the hairline
D) where the hair is the darkest

A

Correct D) where the hair is the darkest

111
Q

This act/law requires a PD test prior to the application of aniline derivative tints:

A) cosmetology and cosmetics act 1976
B) cosmetics and chemistry act of 1978
C) US food, drug, and cosmetic act
D) US federal food, drug, and cosmetic act

A

Correct D) US federal food, drug, and cosmetic act

112
Q

Which governmental agency mandates the use of a PD test prior to using aniline tints:

A) EPA
B) OMB
C) FDA
D) OSHA

A

Correct C) FDA

113
Q

An example of a progressive hair dye is:

A

Metallic dyes

114
Q

_________ leaves the hair unfit for further chemical services:

A) metallic dyes
B) Demi permanent colors
C) aniline derivative tints
D) Color rinses

A

Correct A) metallic dyes

115
Q

Certified colors are:

A) temporary products
B) aniline derivative tints
C) metallic salts
D) permanent coloring

A

Correct A) temporary products

116
Q

The application of a virgin tint going darker, should begin:

A

Where the hair is lightest

117
Q

If your client has almost entirely gray hair and wants to darken it to its original color, where should you begin to apply the product?

A

Front

118
Q

The simplest way to correct a greenish cast in blonde hair would be with:

A

Red

119
Q

The terms, ash, smoky, and drab are used interchangeably and regard what color base?

A) Red or green
B) yellow orange or violet
C) Orange or blue
D) Green, blue, or violet

A

Correct D) Green, blue, or violet

120
Q

Henna is an example of what type of tint:

A

Vegetable

121
Q

Aniline derivative tints may safely be applied if the PD test was:

A

Negative and between 24 and 48 hours old

122
Q

A composed dye, is generally made by combining metallic salts with:

A

Vegetable dyes

123
Q

Aniline derivative tints are also known as:

A

Penetrating dyes

124
Q

A yellowish cast in the hair could be camouflaged by using a:

A

Bluing rinse

125
Q

A synthetic organic compound derived from coal tar used to give color to hair dye:

A

Para-phenylene-diamine

126
Q

Certified colors are most often found in:

A) aniline derivative tints
B) temporary colors
C) Color rinses and Mousses
D) both B & C

A

Correct D) both B & C

127
Q

Aniline derivative tints also known as:

A

Oxidative tints

128
Q

Builds up and coats the cuticle, with repeated applications makes the hair darker:

A

Progressive dye/tint 

129
Q

What is the action of a semi or Demi permanent color on the hair?

A

Deposit pigment

130
Q

What is the action of an aniline derivative tint color (with appropriate H202) on the hair?

A

Lift and deposit pigment

131
Q

What is the action of a high lift color (with appropriate developer) on the hair?

A

Lift and deposit pigment

132
Q

What is the action of a bleach (with appropriate developer) on the hair?

A

Lift natural pigment

133
Q

What is the action of a dye solvent (with appropriate developer) on the hair?

A

Lift artificial pigment

134
Q

What is the action of a deposit only color (with appropriate developer) on the hair?

A

Deposit pigment

135
Q

The agent that begins any chemical reaction is known as:

A

A catalyst

136
Q

When rinsing a decolorizer from the hair, the stylist should use cool water:

A) to open cuticle and remove all product
B) avoid scalp irritation
C) to avoid tangling
D) helps to close cuticle and add shine

A

Correct C) to avoid tangling

137
Q

Which of the following ingredients, all used by the cosmetologist, is the principle ingredient in semi, Demi, and permanent hair color?

A) sodium hypochlorite
B) ammonium thioglycolate
C) sodium hydroxide
D) para- phenylenediamine

A

Correct  D) para- phenylenediamine

138
Q

Because most oxidative tints contain known allergens, prior to use they require a:

A

PD test

139
Q

During a permanent wave, if the hair begins to smoke, or the cotton turns purple:

A

This indicates the presence of metallic salts

140
Q

Decolorizing is another term for:

A

Bleaching

141
Q

In a virgin tint going darker, apply the product:

A) from the scalp through the ends
B) 1/2 inch from the scalp to / through the ends
C) 1/2 inch from the scalp until 1/2 inch from the ends
D) from the scalp until 1/2 from the ends

A

Correct C) 1/2 inch from the scalp until 1/2 inch from the ends

142
Q

After decolorize in your clients hair, you would likely use:

A

A toner

143
Q

Decolorization process is best done on hair that is:

A

Dry

144
Q

Stylist use activators, boosters, protinators, and _______ as a catalyst?

A

H202

145
Q

If your client began the decolorization process with darkest brown or black hair, how many levels would the hair go through to reach a platinum level/stage?

A) 4
B) 7
C) 5
D) 10

A

Correct D) 10

146
Q

If your client began the decolorization process with darkest brown or black hair, how many levels could the hair safely go through To reach a platinum level/stage?

A) 4
B) 7
C) 5
D) 10

A

Correct B) 7

147
Q

This chemical reaction occurs when H2O2 is combined with an aniline derivative tint:

A

Oxidation

148
Q

A positive reaction to a PD test would mean that:

A) client is positively not allergic to product
B) client is allergic to the product
C) product is a good match for the client
D) client has metallic dyes on their hair

A

Correct B) Client is allergic to the product

149
Q

Which of the following products are not added to bleach to speed up the action:

A) protinators
B) activators
C) boosters
D) impediments

A

Correct D) Impediments

150
Q

_______ May not be used, it has been treated with a metallic salt product:

A

Bleach

151
Q

Black, white, and gray are often referred to as:

A

Achromatic colors

152
Q

Colors approved by the FDA that do not require a PD test prior to use:

A

Certified colors

153
Q

Accounting for nearly 2/3 of the blood volume, this is the bloods fluid portion:

A

Plasma

154
Q

If the hair is extremely porous, the cosmetologist should probably use:

A

A filler

155
Q

In permanent waves, chemical hair relaxers, decolorizing, and permanent hair coloring, are all contra-indicated on hair that has been previously treated with:

A

Metallic salts

156
Q

When attempting to tint highly resistant hair, you should:

A

Use a pre-softener

157
Q

Which of the following would a cosmetologist use to pre-soften resistant gray hair:

A) ammonium thioglycolate
B) sodium Thioglycolate
C) aniline derivative tint
D) hydrogen Peroxide

A

Correct D) hydrogen peroxide

158
Q

Which of the following procedures might be a bad idea prior to tinting the hair:

A) strand test
B) brushing
C) pre-softening
D) PD test

A

Correct B) Brushing

159
Q

The minimum wait time between the application of one decolorization and the next, is:

A

24 hours

160
Q

Para-phenylene-diamine is an ingredient found in all of the following except:

A) semi permanent colors
B) Demi permanent colors
C) certified colors
D) permanent coloring

A

Correct C) certified colors

161
Q

If your client has almost entirely gray hair and wants to darken it to its original color, where should you begin to apply the product?

A

Front

162
Q

Which governmental agency regulates cosmetics in the United States?

A

FDA

163
Q

Which agency regulates and approves the efficacy of products used for infection control:

A

EPA

164
Q

Which governmental agency enforces health and safety standards in the workplace:

A

OSHA

165
Q

Which of the following products would work the fastest to relax overly curly hair:

A) sodium hypochlorite
B) sodium bromate
C) sodium hydroxide
D) ammonium thioglycolate

A

Correct C) Sodium hydroxide

166
Q

Client with kinky hair wants it temporarily relaxed (completely straight), you should do:

A

A hard press/ double press

167
Q

A client with kinky hair wants it temporarily relaxed with large curls, stylist should do?

A

A soft press

168
Q

A client with kinky hair wants it permanently relaxed until it is curly, stylist should do:

A

A soft Perm

169
Q

A client with kinky hair wants it permanently relaxed (straight), stylist should do:

A

A sodium hydroxide relaxer

170
Q

When applying a virgin sodium hydroxide relaxer, the application should be done:

A) from the scalp up to the ends
B) from the scalp through the ends
C) 1/2 inch from the scalp to the ends
D) 1/2 inch from both scalp and ends

A

Correct C) 1/2 inch from the scalp to the ends

171
Q

When applying a virgin thio relaxer, application should be done:

A) from the scalp up to the ends
B) from the scalp through the ends
C) 1/2 inch from the scalp to the ends
D) 1/2 inch from both scalp and ends

A

Correct C) 1/2 inch from the scalp to the ends

172
Q

When relaxing the hair with a thio relaxer, how wide should the partings be?

A

1/8 inch

173
Q

Which of the following relaxers leave the air unfit for any further chemical service?

A) ammonium Thioglycolate
B) sodium hydroxide
C) sodium Thioglycolate
D) potassium hydroxide

A

Correct B) sodium hydroxide

174
Q

Hair previously relaxed with a sodium hydroxide product should not be:

A

Flat ironed

175
Q

Hair that was relaxed with a thioglycolate-based product, should not be treated with a:

A

Sodium-based product

176
Q

Pressing creams, oils, and other products designed to protect the hair, should be used:

A

On dry hair after the shampoo

177
Q

This type of relaxer is usually advertised as a no-lye relaxer:

A

Guanidine

178
Q

Relaxer recommended for a sensitive scalp and sold “over the counter”:

A

Guanidine

179
Q

Process where a hydroxide relaxer removes one atom of sulfur from a Disulfide bond:

A

Lanthionization

180
Q

The hydroxide relaxers breaks the disulfide bond (it loses one atom of sulfur) thereafter, it is referred to as a “lanthionine bond”, these bonds:

A

Can never be reformed

181
Q

If a relaxer is advertised as “no-lye”, you can be certain it is not which of the following:

A) ammonium thioglycolate
B) guanidine
C) Thioglycolate
D) sodium hydroxide

A

Correct D) sodium hydroxide

182
Q

All of the following are true of guanidine relaxers except:

A) they contain no lye
B) have a lower pH than Thio relaxers
C) cause less skin/scalp irritation
D) more drying to the hair

A

Correct B) have a lower pH than Thio relaxers

183
Q

Although marketed for sensitive scalps, this type of relaxer will cause more swelling of the hair shaft and is more drying to the hair than hydroxide type relaxers:

A

Guanidine

184
Q

If the relaxer is rinsed with cold water, there is a good chance the relaxed hair will:

A) Break
B) revert
C) tangle
D) all of the above

A

Correct D) all of the above

185
Q

When doing a chemical relaxer service, the best H2O temperature for shampooing is:

A

Tepid

186
Q

Unless instructions say otherwise, to stop the action of a relaxer, the stylist should:

A

Rinse with cool/tepid water

187
Q

To avoid tangling the hair while rinsing the relaxer, use:

A

Tepid water with medium pressure

188
Q

Unless otherwise instructed by manufacturer, when rinsing any relaxer, it is best to use:

A

Cool to tepid water

189
Q

To stop the chemical reaction after relaxer has been removed, stylist should use/apply:

A

Fixative, neutralizer, or stabilizer

190
Q

In a chemical relaxer, the action of the neutralizer is to do which of the following:

A) stop the action of the processing solution
B) reform the broken bonds of the hair
C) establish how curly/straight the hair will be
D) all of the above

A

Correct D) all of the above

191
Q

In a chemical relaxer, the action of the fixative is to do which of the following:

A) stop the action of the processing solution
B) reform the broken bonds of the hair
C) establish how curly/straight the hair will be
D) all of the above

A

Correct D) all of the above

192
Q

A thio relaxer should be applied to:

A) dry hair
B) wet hair
C) pressed hair
D) damp hair

A

Correct D) damp hair

193
Q

In a permanent wave, the action of the neutralizer is to do which of the following: A) stop the action of the processing solution
B) reform the broken bonds of the hair
C) establish how curly/straight the hair will best
D) all of the above

A

Correct D) all of the above

194
Q

Chemical hair relaxers will tend to:

A

Be alkaline

195
Q

Chemical relaxers will tend to have which of the following affects on the hair?

A

Soften and swell

196
Q

The application of a neutralizer has what affect on the hair:

A

Reform broken hair bonds

197
Q

Which hair bonds can only be broken chemically?

A) disulfide
B) hydrogen
C) keratin
D) Salt

A

Correct A) disulfide 

198
Q

Chemical relaxers are designed to break which bonds of the hair?

A

Disulfide

199
Q

The stylist should begin the application of the chemical relaxer:

A

At the nape or most resistant area

200
Q

Permanent wave solutions are designed to break which bonds of the hair?

A

Disulfide

State Board Exam (5 decks)

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