Colour and Lighten Hair

Which one of the following is the legislation that should be adhered to when using colour?

• The Trades Description Act

• The Data Protection Act

• RIDDOR

• COSHH

State the minimum age a client should be to have permanent colour?

• 14

• 16

• 18

• 20

Why is it important to use products economically?

• To minimise infection and ensure the best result

• To ensure the best outcome and prevent injury

• To maximise profits and minimise infection

• To minimise waste and increase profits

Which one of the following is the recommended total service time for a full head permanent colour

• 50-70 minutes

• 80-100 minutes

• 120-140 minutes

• 150-170 minutes

Which one of the following is a hair classification that affects the colouring technique used ?

• Very curly, frizzy hair

• Fine texture, white hair

• Naturally coloured, wavy hair

• Medium textured, straight hair

How long should a client wait after a relaxer before having a permanent colour?

• 2-3 days

• 7 days

• 2-3 weeks

• 7 weeks

Statement one

Depending on the natural depth of hair and the peroxide strength, high lift tint will lift up to seven shades.

Statement two

Toners are used to remove unwanted tone left behind after lightening.

• True True

• True False

• False True

• False False

Statement One

One of the differences between quasi- and permanent colour, is that a quasi- is mixed with developer

Statement Two

Quasi-permanent colours act in the same way as semi-permanent colours; they just last longer

• True True

• True False

• False True

• False False

Which one of the following is best used on the scalp for lifting up to six shades?

• Gel Bleach

• Blue bleach powder

• Permanent tint

• White bleach powder

Which one of the following identify the chemical process and the most commonly used chemical for permanently colouring hair?

• Reduction and hydrogen peroxide

• Oxidation and hydrogen peroxide

• Polymerisation and hydrogen

• Polymerisation and oxygen