Colouring and Colour Correction

Why is it important to wear PPE?

• To reduce the risk of spreading seborrhoea

• To reduce the risk of spreading psoriasis

• To reduce the risk of cross infection to the client

• To reduce the risk of contact dermatitis to the stylist

Which of the following is the main reason to record the client's agreement to colouring or colour correction service?

• To avoid the salon getting a bad reputation

• To prevent legal action

• To avoid the client misunderstanding the service being offered

• To prevent the client going to another salon

Why is a pH conditioner used after a colouring / lightening or colour correction service?

• To cleanse the hair by by removing all products

• To close the cuticle and prevent colour fade

• To increase porosity

• To stimulate the scalp and stop creeping oxidation

Which one of the following is an effective way to remove artificial colour from the hair?

• Apply a colour remover or lightener

• Apply a penetrating conditioner

• Apply ammonium thioglycolate and hydrogen peroxide

• Apply ammonia and sodium chloride

It is important to update client records to maintain an up-to-date client history to prevent repeating hair and skin tests for every colouring/ lightening or colour correction service!

• True

• False

The client must ask to review and sign their records on each visit or else they are liable for any problems which may happen!

• True

• False

Which one of the following describes the effect of an oxidising agent on the hair's natural pigment?

• Causes the pigment to increase

• Changes pheomelanin to melanin

• Causes melanocytes to decrease

• Changes melanin to oxy-melanin

Which one of the following would prevent a colour reduction service being carried out?

• The percentage of white hair is too high

• A negative reaction to an elasticity test

• A negative reaction to an incompatibility test

• The client is under the age of 16 years old

It is important to question the client and record their responses to make sure that the correct service is carried out, for future reference and to abide with Health & Safety regulations!

• True

• False

Client's responses to questions must be recorded to reduce service time and prevent the stylist having to repeat the questions at the next appointment!

• True

• False