Presalon Haircolor Test Flashcards
Used in place of ammonia because they create less odor/ neutralize acids/ raise PH
Alkanolamines
Will determine if hair color is absorbing & processing evenly
Processing/ periodic strand test
Concentrated hair color added to deepen, brighten or create more vivid look
Intensifier
Diffuse natural and artificial color
Lightener
Produces brown to black pigments in hair
Eumelanin
The simplest form of matter that cannot be broken down into a simpler substance
Element
A concentrated hair color that is used to increase the ability of hair color to neutralize the unwanted warmth
Drabber
Applying Demi or semi permanent color to hair for the purpose of adding shine or refresh color
Glaze
Created by mixing two primary colors in equal proportions
Secondary colors
Applying a small amount of product to skin to check for allergies/ reactions
Patch/ predisposition test
The technique of removing color from hair
Decolorization
Describes the degree of lightness or darkness of a color
Level system
The visible line or band between two different hair colors
Line of demarcation
Technique that allows for better hair color penetration by softening the cuticle (primarily for resistant or gray hair)
Pre-softening
Coloring some hair strands darker than natural color
Low lighting
The coloring material that provides a person with their natural hair and skin color
Melanin
Color that builds up after repeated use and is not compatible with professional chemicals (also known as gradual dyes)
Metallic dyes
The study of living or previously living organisms containing carbon
Organic chemistry
Acid range on PH scale
0 to 6.9
Temporary hair color that requires no mixing or chemical reaction
Non-oxidative hair color
7.1 to 14 on PH scale
Alkaline
Deposit only hair color that penetrates into the cuticle layer
Semi-permanent hair color
Using a single application of hair color to either lighten natural color to deposit color
Single process hair color
The balance of color (also known as hue)
Tone
The middle layer of the hair made up of elongated cells containing melanin and keratin
Cortex
