Test

Question 1

A coloring technique that lightens isolated strands by weaving or slicing is called:

Answer 1

highlighting

Question 2

A dimensional coloring technique that uses a darker color on selected strands is referred to as:

Answer 2

Lowlighting

Question 3

A level 12 color is:

Answer 3

the lightest level

Question 4

A nonoxidative process that uses large and small color molecules and allows small color molecules to penetrate the cuticle and enter the cortex is called:

Answer 4

Semi-permanent

Question 5

A predisposition (skin patch) test for all products containing an aniline derivative ingredient is a requirement from the:

Answer 5

U.S. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDA)

Question 6

A small concentration of eumelanin will produce:

Answer 6

Light blonde hair

Question 7

A type of hair color that uses a low-volume hydrogen peroxide that can only deposit color or add tone to the hair would be:

Answer 7

Long-lasting semi-permanent

Question 8

A vegetable dye that produces reddish highlights is commonly known as:

Answer 8

Henna

Question 9

An application of which colors would help rid a client of unwanted orange tones?

Answer 9

blue-based

Question 10

An example of a tertiary color would be:

Answer 10

yellow-orange

Question 11

An obvious difference between two colors along a hairstrand is called a:

Answer 11

line of demarcation

Question 12

Aniline derivative tints have the ability to do all of the following EXCEPT:

Answer 12

Do not use aniline derivative tints to color eyelashes or eyebrows; if product enters the eyes it may cause blindness.

Question 13

Chemical products such as hair colors, lighteners, perms and relaxers affect:

Answer 13

the porosity of the hair

Question 14

Chemical services should not be performed on hair that has been colored with any of the following products EXCEPT:

Answer 14

weekly rinses

Question 15

Coloring the hair back to its natural color is called a:

Answer 15

Tint back

Question 16

Colors found opposite each other on the color wheel are called:

Answer 16

complementary colors

Question 17

Contributing pigment is either the client’s naturally present melanin or a combination of the melanin and:

Answer 17

any previously applied artificial color.

Question 18

Demi-permanent colors are NOT designed to:

Answer 18

lift existing natural hair color

Question 19

Fillers are generally chosen to:

Answer 19

generally chosen to replace the missing primary color.

Question 20

Hair breakage and discoloration can happen when coloring hair that has been previously colored with any of the following EXCEPT:

Answer 20

weekly rinses

Question 21

High-lift tints are designed to achieve lighter color and are generally mixed with:

Answer 21

30 or 40 volume hydrogen peroxide.

Question 22

If redness and swelling were found around the test area when performing a predisposition test, which of the following steps should NOT be taken?

Answer 22

Proceed with the service

Question 23

If the hair ends become too dark immediately upon completion of the color service, try to remove some of the unwanted pigment by:

Answer 23

Re-shampooing the hair

Question 24

In a permanent hair color procedure, the small colored molecules enter the hair with the aid of an alkaline substance, such as:

Answer 24

Ammonia

Question 25

In order to become active, a developer needs to be mixed with ammonia or:

Answer 25

alkaline compounds.

Question 26

Lighteners utilize ingredients such as ammonia and peroxide to penetrate the cortex and:

Answer 26

cause the melanin to break down.

Question 27

Metallic dyes are known as progressive dyes because the:

Answer 27

as progressive dyes because the hair darkens with each application.

Question 28

Once a color formula has been mixed, any leftover product should be:

Answer 28

discarded

Question 29

The condition in which the cuticle is lifted or missing is referred to as:

Answer 29

extreme porosity

Question 30

The following illustration depicts which color application technique?

Answer 30

Base to ends

Question 31

The following illustration depicts which color application technique?

Answer 31

Base (retouch)

Question 32

The following illustration is an example of what type of pattern?

Answer 32

zonal

Question 33

The tone of a hair color can be described as:

Answer 33

warm, cool or neutral

Question 34

What is usually the shelf life of hydrogen peroxide?

Answer 34

Three years is usually the shelf life of hydrogen peroxide.

Question 35

What technique is shown in the illustration?

Answer 35

Slicing

Question 36

Which color tool is commonly used to apply color products with a thinner consistency?

Answer 36

applicator bottle

Question 37

Which type of mixing bowls may cause hydrogen peroxide to weaken?

Answer 37

Metal mixing bowls may cause hydrogen peroxide to weaken.

Question 38

Which type of porosity may take longer to absorb hair color?

Answer 38

resistant

Question 39

Why are color molecules able to penetrate the cuticle layer of the hair when using semi-permanent products versus temporary colors?

Answer 39

molecules are smaller in size, the molecules can penetrate the cuticle layer of the hair.

Question 40

With resistant porosity, cuticles are:

Answer 40

smooth