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hair color Flashcards

1
Q

the cuticle layer protects the cortex layer and contributes this percentage of the hairs overall strength

A

20 percent

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2
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the cortex of the hair gives strength and elasticity and contributes how much to the hairs overall strength

A

80 percent

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3
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hair texture is determined by the what of the individual hair strand

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diameter

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4
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this is the number of hairs per square inch on the head

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density

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5
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permed, colored, relaxed, and straightened hair will have what degree of porosity

A

high

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6
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this is the hairs ability to absorb moisture

A

porosity

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7
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the melanin that gives black/brown hair its color

A

eumelanin

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8
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the melanin found in red hair

A

pheomelanin

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9
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this is the method used to analyze the lightness or darkness of a hair color, whether natural or artificial

A

level system

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10
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what is the predominant tonality of an existing color referred to

A

base color

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11
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what system is used to understand the relationships among colors

A

law of color

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12
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what are considered the pure/fundamental colors and what are they called

A

red, blue, yellow

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13
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colors with a predominance of blue are considered what tones

A

cool

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14
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colors with a predominance of red are considered what tones

A

warm

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15
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these colors are achieved by mixing two primary colors together

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secondary

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16
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equal parts of blue and yellow mixed creates what color

A

green

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17
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equal parts of red and yellow mixed created what color

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orange

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18
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equal parts of red and blue mixed creates what colors

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purple/violet

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19
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what is an intermediate color achieved by mixing a secondary color and its neighbor primary color

A

tertiary

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20
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primary and secondary colors that are directly opposite on the color wheel are considered what

A

complementary

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21
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which of the following describes the warmth/coolness of a color

A

tone

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22
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the strength of a color is referred to as

A

intensity

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23
Q

what product is used to raise the cuticle of the hair so that the color may penetrate into the cortex

A

alkalizing agent

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24
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what four categories of hair color are there

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temporary, semi, demi, permanent

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25
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what type of color product uses the largest pigment molecules

A

temporary

26
Q

colored mousses and gels are included in what color category

A

temporary

27
Q

the color that partially penetrates the hair shaft and stains the cuticle layer, slowly fades with shampooing

A

semi permanent

28
Q

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

A

demi permanent

29
Q

color that remains in the hair shaft and cannot be easily shampooed out

A

permanent color

30
Q

the tint formula in permanent color contains uncolored dye ? or aniline derivatives which are small compounds that can diffuse in the hair shaft

A

precursors

31
Q

what product is a combination of equal parts of a permanent color mixture and shampoo that is used in the last 5 minutes of a color service

A

soap cap

32
Q

what is an example of a natural/vegetable color

A

henna

33
Q

metallic colors are also called what

A

gradual

34
Q

this is an oxidizing agent that when mixed with an oxidation color, supplies the necessary gas to develop color molecules and create a change in hair color

A

developer

35
Q

what is the most commonly used developer in color

A

hydrogen peroxide

36
Q

the measure of the potential oxidation of varying strengths of peroxide is

A

volume

37
Q

chemical compounds that lighten hair by dispersing, dissolving and decolorizing the natural hair

A

lightener

38
Q

when arranging for a color consultation what color walls are recommended

A

white/neutral

39
Q

this form is designed to protect the school/salon owner from responsibility for accidents or damage

A

release statement

40
Q

permanent color is applied by either the bowl and brush method or this method

A

applicator

41
Q

the US Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act prescribes that a patch test, also known as this, be given 24-48 hours prior to an application of aniline color

A

predisposition

42
Q

the preliminary strand test will tell you how the hair will react to the color formula and indicated this

A

processing time

43
Q

this is a process that lightens and colors hair in a single application

A

single process

44
Q

a non ammonia color that adds shine and tone to the hair is called what

A

glaze

45
Q

what is the visible line that separates colored hair from new growth

A

line of demarcation

46
Q

what are the three types of hair lightener

A

cream, oil, powder

47
Q

what can be added to hydrogen peroxide to increase lifting power

A

activator

48
Q

which type of lightener is not used directly on the scalp

A

quick lightener

49
Q

porous hair of the same color level will lighten faster than nonporous hair due to the lightening agent entering what more rapidly

A

cortex

50
Q

this lightener is generally used to a lightener retouch because its consistency helps prevent overlapping of previously lightened hair

A

cream

51
Q

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

A

Low lighting

52
Q

the two methods of parting hair for a foil technique are

A

weaving and slicing

53
Q

the free form technique of hair painting is called

A

baliage

54
Q

a product prepared by combining permanent color, hydrogen peroxide, and shampoo is

A

highlighting shampoo

55
Q

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

A

pre soften

56
Q

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

A

do NOT panic

57
Q

these are specialized preparations designed to help equalize porosity and deposit base color in one application

A

fillers

58
Q

one of the many safety pre cautions in coloring is to never apply color if these are present

A

abrasions

59
Q

when applying color products you should always follow what

A

manufacturer’s directions

60
Q

a patch test is generally conducted in what two areas

A

behind ear, inside/fold of elbow

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