Hair Color Flashcards
Color is
A phenomenon of light
It is a group of electromagnetic waves
And it can be seen if wavelengths are reflected off an object
Primary colors
Red
Blue
Yellow
Create all other colors
What colors are produced by mixing 2 primary colors in varying proportions
Secondary colors are produced by mixing 2 primary colors in varying proportions
A mixture of red and yellow creates what color
Red and yellow = orange
Varying proportion of blue and yellow create what color
Blue and yellow=green
Tertiary colors
Yellow-orange
Red-violet
Blue-green
Red-orange
Mixing varying proportion of a primary color with its neighboring secondary color produces
Tertiary colors
Warm colors
Tones generally fall into the yellow orange and red half of color wheel
Cool colors
Fall into the green blue and violet half of color wheel
Mixing colors found opposite one another on the color wheel produces
Gray black and brown
colors found opposite each other on the color wheel
Complementary colors
An application of which colors would help rid client of unwanted orange tones
Blue based color
A level 12 hair color
The lightest level
The vividness brightness or saturation of a color is referred to
Intensity
Which colors coat only the surface of the cuticle and do not enter the cortex
Temporary colors
A nonoxidative process that uses large and small color molecules and allows small color molecules to penetrate the cuticle and enter the cortex
Semi permanent coloring
Semi permanent colors
Deposit color only does not require retouch service does not involve a chemical change to alter hair
A vegetable dye that produces reddish highlights is
Henna
Chemical services should not be performed on hair that has been colored with
Henna
Metallic dyes
Compound dye
Which color tool is used to apply a thick or creamy consistency
Color brown and brush
What consists of nylon bristles on one end and a pointed tip on the other
Color brush
Which color tool is commonly used to apply color products with a thinner consistency
Applicator bottle
What color tool is used to comb and part the hair
Tail comb
What color tool is commonly used with highlights
Foils
Hair color products that are mixed with a developer to create a chemical change
Oxidative colors
Type of hair that uses low-volume hydrogen peroxide that can only deposit color or add Tobe to tge hair would be
Long lasting semi permanent
Long lasting semi permanent colors will generally last
4 to 6 weeks
Demi permanent colors
Add tone
Deposit color
Last 4 to 6 weeks
Do not lift existing color
Permanent hair colors are sometimes called
Oxidative tints with ammonia
The combination of hydrogen peroxide and which of the following items will allow for the lift and lightening of the hours natural color
Hydrogen peroxide and ammonia
Product that requires skin patch test
Permanent color
What may be required if desired amount of lift is not achieved using single process color
Prelightening
Which item is most commonly used developer or oxidizing agent
Hydrogen peroxide
Which product contains aniline derivatives
Permanent colors and they required a predisposition test before service
20 volume hydrogen peroxide solution will generally lift the hair
Two levels
A 30 volume hydrogen peroxide solution will generally lift the hair how many more levels than 20 vol.
One more level than 20
Which product is used before a color service to provide an even base bt filling in porous or damaged areas
Filler
Lightners
Used to diffused or remove pigment
On scalp lightners
Have a pH of about 9
Off scalp lightners
Special effects such as highlighting
Which process involves lightening the hair and then recoloring to the desired color result
Double process
Small concentration of eumelanin will produce
Light blond hair
A predominant amount of pheomelanin produces
Red hair
Which hair texture may tend to process slightly lighter than the intended level
Coarse
Which type of porosity may take longer to absorb coloring
Resistant
With resistant porosity cuticles are
Smooth tightly packed and compact
Common reasons for a color change
Create fashion statements
Enhance existing or natural hair color
Cover or blend gray and mimic or correct the sun’s lightening effects
What color design principle can draw attention away from the texture of a design and focus on the silhouette
Repetition
The texture of a hair design can be emphasized or re-emphasized based
Color pattern
Selective color placement in a specific are can create
Focal point
Three levels of observation are
Basic
Detail
Abstract
Which design principle changes from one color to another repeatedly
Alternation
Which design principle refers to an ascending or descending scale of colors
Progression design
Repeats one color in a given area
Repetition
Creates a relationship of opposites
Contrast
Which technique is performed on the surface of the hair to create a highlighted or lowlights color effect
Free-form painting
A highlight technique in which a crochet hook is used to pull strands through a perforated Cap
Cap method
Which technique is used to add tone or darken the existing color along the entire strand
Base to ends
Retouch application
Applying color to base
A color technique popular with clients who request ombre
Away from base coloring
The guest experience begins with
Building rapport and trust
Greeting your client with a firm handshale is part of which service essential
Connect
Producing a functional predictable and pleasing result
Create
Asking questions and analyzing clients anatomical features
Consult
Reinforcing guest satisfaction
Complete
Client record houses
Client contact information
Color formulation
Processing time
Draping for a color service should include a cape and
Towel
A predisposition test should be performed how many hours before a color service
24 to 48 hours
A skin patch test will help determine
If client has a sensitivity or allergic reaction
Coloring the hair back yo it’s natural color
Tint back
Following a color removal procedure the designer should
Condition and dry the hair
Which of the following responses could be the reason for a color result that is too light
Color formula was too light
How often should the client typically schedule a retouch after receiving a lighter result hair service
3 to 6 weeks
New growth on lighter is more visible
Frequent retouched
What could be done to solve the problem of insufficient coverage of gray hair
Choose darker color to solve problem
When performing a double process technique on a client the lightener is first applied
1/2 in (1.25 cm) applied away from scalp out to the porous ends
Mixing varying proportion of primary colors with its neighboring secondary color will produce
Tertiary colors
In a permanent hair color procedure the small colored molecules enter the hair with the aid of an alkaline substance
Ammonia
Which term is the most commonly used developer or oxidizing agent
Hydrogen peroxide
On the scalp lighteners
Available in two forms
Oil and cream
Have a pHof around 9
Lighten the natural pigment
The guest experience begins
Building rapport and trust
What colors are produced by mixing two of the 3 primary colors un varying proportion
Secondary colors
Following a color removal procedure
Designer Should condition and dry hair
In order to become active a developer needs ti ve mixed with ammonia or
Alkaline compounds
A 20 volume hydrogen peroxide solution will generally lift the hair
Two levels
The connect service essential
Building rapport
Developing a relationship with the client
Which of the following color techniques is generally referred to as a retouch application
Base
Hair should never be lightened or decolorized to
White
A coloring technique that lightens isolated strands by weaving or slicing
Highlighting