Hair Coloring Flashcards
Predisposition test
Also, known as a patch test, is applying a small amount of product on the skin to check for sensitivity, and or an allergic reaction to a product or chemical
Processing strand test
Also known as a periodic strand test, determines if the hair color is absorbing and processing evenly
Color wheel
Hey, support tool for the law of color to visually show how all colors are created
Law of color
Hey system that provides an understanding of color relationships
Primary colors
The three basic colors, red yellow blue, from which all other colors are produced
Secondary colors
Created by mixing two primary colors in equal proportions
Tertiary colors
Created by missing a primary color with the neighboring secondary color
Complementary colors
Created by mixing it primary, and a secondary colors that are located opposite of each other on the color wheel
Tone
Also known as hue, is the balance of color
Undertone
Also known as contributing pigment, is the warm or cool tone seen within the predominant haircolor
Intensity
The strength of the colors appearance
Cortex
The middle layer of hair, made up of Elongated cells containing melanin in keratin
Medulla
The innermost layer of hair composed around, sells hair. Missing the medulla is fine or fragile.
Melanin
The coloring matter that provides us with a natural color of my hair and skin, also known as pigment
Eumelanin
Produces brown to black pigments in the hair
Pheomelanin
Produces yellow to red pigments in the hair
Level system
Hey, system used to determine lightness or darkness of a color
Level
The degree of lightness or darkness of a color
Canities
The medical term for gray hair, the result of a gradual decline in melanin
Pre-softening
The technique that allows for better hair color, penetration by softening the cuticle ,often use prior to hair, coloring resistant, and or gray hair