Hair and Beauty Quiz

Which one of the following is not a primary colour?

• Red.

• Blue.

• Yellow.

• Orange.

Which one of the following is carried out during colour development?

• Strand test.

• Patch test.

• Test cutting.

• Porosity test.

Which one of the following identifies how long a skin test is normally left to develop on the client's skin?

• 15-45 minutes.

• 60-120 minutes.

• 2-3 hours.

• 4-5 hours.

Which one of the following best describes why it is important to communicate effectively during the consultation service?

• To ensure that accurate information is given and received.

• To ensure the client purchases additional products.

• To maintain the professionalism of the salon.

• To carry out a quick service and cover more clients.

Which one of the following identifies the PPE that should be worn during colouring services?

• Disposable gloves, gown.

• Non-latex gloves, apron.

• Uniform, goggles.

• Face mask, overall.

A pre-chemical conditioner is used prior to colouring services to

• open the cuticle scales

• boost the hydrogen peroxide strength

• even out the hair's porosity

• soften resistant hair.

Statement 1: It is important to confirm an understanding of what has been said during the consultation service to avoid any mistakes which could lead to legal action. Statement 2: Client satisfaction will not be affected if there is a misunderstanding over the depth and tone of the hair colour change. Which one of the following is correct for the above statements?

• Statement 1 True

• Statement 2 True

• Statement 1 False

• Statement 2 False

Which one of the following is the correct ratio for diluting hydrogen peroxide with water from 12% to 3%?

• 1 – 1

• 2 – 1

• 3 – 1

• 1 – 2

Which one of the following checks the condition of the cortex?

• Elasticity test.

• Porosity test.

• Incompatibility test.

• Colour test.

Which one of the following best describes the effects of lighteners on the hair structure?

• Enters under the cuticle scales, where the lightener becomes trapped.

• Enters the cortex, where oxidisation takes place to form colourless oxymelanin.

• Enters the medulla and attaches to the disulphide bridges.

• Enters the cortex and hardens the natural pigmentation of the hair.