Balayage 101 Quiz

What is the meaning of the French word 'balayage'?

• Blended
• Sweeping motion
• Lifting
• Highlighting

What is the most important step in achieving the perfect balayage service?

• Sectioning the hair
• Mixing the lightener
• The consultation
• Applying the lightener

What does the presenter recommend asking the client about picture references?

• To ensure balayage is the right technique
• To determine the desired end result
• To see if it's realistic to achieve in one session
• All of the above

How does the presenter determine the mixing ratio for the lightener?

• Based on how much saturation the client needs
• Based on the client's natural level
• Based on the client's hair texture
• It's always 1:2

What is the purpose of the presenter's 'brick-lay' sectioning pattern?

• To create an even, consistent application
• To allow the hair to process cleanly
• To save time during the application
• All of the above

Why does the presenter recommend using less product and less pressure when applying the lightener?

• To prevent over-processing
• To create a more seamless blend
• It's easier to add more product later
• All of the above

What is the purpose of the presenter's 'dry brushing' technique?

• To blend out the lightener
• To remove excess product
• To create a seamless transition
• All of the above

Why does the presenter recommend applying the lightener to the vellus (baby) hairs last?

• They process faster
• They are more fragile
• They require less product
• They need to be isolated

What is the presenter's rationale for adjusting the developer volume as she moves to the top subsections?

• To speed up the processing time
• To achieve more lift
• To compensate for the thinner subsections
• All of the above

Why does the presenter recommend breaking the wider top subsections in half?

• To maintain tension and surface coverage
• To create a more pronounced effect
• To accommodate the increased hair density
• All of the above