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Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
All of the following factors are reasons to study haircoloring EXCEPT
Haircolor services generate more profit for stylists than any other service.
Many clients require professional services to maintain image standards for their job.
Providing haircolor services allows clients and stylists to express themselves creatively.
Haircolor services are a significant contributor to client loyalty and require frequent maintenance.
Which hair type will take the longest to process?
coarse-textured with low porosity
fine-textured with high porosity
coarse-textured with high porosity
fine-textured with low porosity
Which characteristic determines how much haircolor to apply for proper coverage?
density
porosity
texture
strength
When naming haircolor products, manufacturers __________.
can use the same letter to represent different colors
must not exceed one- or two-letter combinations
must adhere to industry-approved names
can designate levels as 1 to 10 but not higher
What do cosmetologists use to identify the degree of darkness or lightness of natural and artificial hair color?
level system
shade chart
haircolor swatch
tonal classification
A client wants the hair to look like the client has been to the beach. To give the client haircolor that looks lighter and brighter, the stylist should use colors that have __________ tones, because they __________.
warm, absorb less light
warm, reflect more light
cool, absorb less light
cool, reflect more light
Which of the following color pairs create a tertiary color?
Yellow and blue
green and orange
violet and green
blue and violet
A client whose current haircolor has faded wants to try something new but does not want the color to be too bold. Unsure about color, the client wants to see several options. The client also wants to try the haircolor long enough to see if they like it before making a long-term commitment. What type of haircolor should the stylist recommend?
natural-based
temporary
demi permanent
metallic
Which type of haircolor uses an alkalizing agent to lighten and deposit color simultaneously?
temporary
semipermanent
demipermanent
Permanent
Which statement describes ammonia?
It is an oxidizing agent that can be used alone to lighten the hair one level.
It is an alkaline agent that raises the pH of hair colorant and can change the hair’s texture and curl pattern.
It regulates the amount of lift in lightener products.
It is a developer that has a pH range of pH 1.5 to pH 3.5.
The standard volume of hydrogen peroxide is ____ (a) ______ volume, which provides ___ (b) _______ level(s) of lift.
20, two
30, four
40,three
50, one
To increase lightening ability, add _______ to powder lightener.
persulfate salts
contributing pigments
acidic permanent dyes
mixed melanin
What is the purpose of toners?
to increase lightening after pre-lightening as needed
to separate artificially colored hair from new growth
to remove unwanted undertones caused by pre-lightening
to prepare hair that is being colored for the first time
In a single treatment, what is the maximum number of levels healthy hair can be lightened before risking damage?
five
four
three
two
Which of the following haircolor types works well to tone accent pieces?
acidic demipermanent dyes
toning shampoos
semipermanent colors
ammonia-based toners
What is the term for a chemical compound that uses oxidation to disperse and decolorize the hair’s natural pigment?
lightener
toner
protinator
activator
During a haircolor consultation, all of the following practices are recommended EXCEPT:
Use terms clients might use to describe their own hair, such as frizzy and roots, to fully understand their needs.
Have clients sign a release statement to protect the salon when providing haircolor services that include chemicals.
Watch clients’ body language to determine whether their verbal responses align with their true feelings.
Ask clients open-ended questions to gain more insight into their needs and preferences.
Which question, when asked using the phrasing shown here, would give stylists the most information about a client’s needs?
How do you typically style your hair during the week?
Do you follow celebrity magazines or blogs to learn about trends?
Could you come in for appointments on Tuesday afternoons?
Have you been to the pool this summer?
Which of the following accurately describes a step in the process of mixing and applying haircolor?
Use an applicator bottle to apply products with thinner viscosity.
Use a stainless-steel bowl when mixing to speed up the developer.
Use a 2:1 ratio; 2 ounces of haircolor and 1 ounce of developer.
Stir the mixture with an applicator brush until it is well blended.
Which of the following is one of the five fundamental questions stylists must ask and answer when formulating a haircolor?
What is the current density of the client’s hair?
What is the client’s preferred brand for haircolor product?
How long will it take to mix and apply the client’s haircolor?
What is the level and tone of the client’s previous haircolor?
A strand test for lightener indicates the hair strand is too light. What should the stylist do to achieve the desired haircolor?
increase the lightening mixture’s strength and processing time
reduce the lightening mixture’s strength but increase the processing time
decrease the lightening mixture’s strength and processing time
increase the lightening mixture’s strength but decrease the processing time
A client’s lightening service took the maximum amount of processing time recommended by the product’s manufacturer. What is the most likely reason for the additional processing time?
The client had fine, straight hair that was porous.
The client had dark, coarse, long, straight hair.
The saturation of the lightener was too low, and it dried out.
The stylist used a virgin lightener, which natural color resists.
When applying demipermanent haircolor, which of the following steps comes first?
Apply protective cream around the hairline.
Part the hair into separate sections.
Determine if color should be applied to wet or dry hair.
Perform hair and scalp analysis on the client’s hair.
To lighten hair to four or more levels, it must be __________.
pre-lightened and then toned
toned and then shampooed
pre-lightened and then retouched
retouched and then lightened
Clients who want to add highlights to curly or coiled hair should avoid which of the following?
lightening
color melt
cap highlighting
balayage
Stylists work in a horseshoe pattern when performing a __________.
color melt
balayage
foilayage
cap highlight
Which technique results in strands of hair that are colored darker than the natural color?
slicing
lowlighting
weaving
glazing
For a color melt, apply haircolor in __________ or __________ subsections.
vertical, diagonal
diagonal, horizontal
horizontal, zigzag
zigzag, vertical
A client has hair that is 40 percent gray. If the stylist uses permanent color and the desired level is 8, what is the standard formulation?
two parts level 10 and one part level 8
one part level 9 and one part level 10
two parts level 8 and one part level 9
one part level 11 and one part level 7
When coloring salt-and-pepper hair to a darker level, stylists should __________.
formulate one to two levels higher than the natural level
use a 10-volume or 20-volume developer
pre-soften the hair to decrease its porosity
apply level 8 or lighter colors to pre-treated areas
What is the first step in neutralizing hair that has a green cast?
Remove mineral buildup.
Use a haircolor remover.
Apply an all-over glaze.
Decolorize any regrowth.
To freshen up dull, faded hair between touch-up services, apply a demipermanent color that is in the same tonal family and __________ than the original color formulation.
one to two levels darker
three to four levels lighter
one to two levels lighter
three to four levels darker
When adding natural highlights to brunette hair, what is the maximum number of levels the highlighted pieces should be lightened above the balance of the hair?
one and one half
two
three and one half
four
A client wants to restore blonde hair to its natural color, which is several levels darker than the current haircolor. Which of the following should the stylist do?
Place haircolor swatches on the client’s existing blond hair to visibly demonstrate the difference in level and color, because it is common for clients to decide their requested color is too dark.
Apply a darker, temporary haircolor, because it is a fast and cost-effective way for clients to see if they really want to commit to their natural color.
Add lowlights and an all-over glaze, because it lets clients see an accurate representation of their natural darker color in real time.
Wait until winter to color the hair, because haircolors with cool tones are more popular in cold climates and hair is healthier due to low humidity.
A strand test shows damage to the hair. Under which condition can haircolor be performed?
none: hair that is damaged cannot be treated with haircolor
when the damage is mild
after using a pre-conditioner
when the client signs a release
Using an alkaline shampoo will __________.
add shine
strip color
improve texture
soften curls
All of the following are haircoloring safety precautions EXCEPT:
Wash hands before and after performing a client’s service.
Use glass or plastic bowls or applicator bottles to mix haircolor.
Perform a strand test to check for the presence of metallic salts.
Brush the client’s hair to distribute its natural oils uniformly.
A patch test is generally conducted behind the ear or _____.
on the forehead
on the hair strand
inside the elbow
on the top of the wrist
You should never apply haircolor to a client if the scalp has any obvious signs of _____.
dandruff
demarcation
abrasions
fading
What coloring process lifts and deposits color in one application?
temporary color
semipermanent color
single-process haircoloring
double-process haircoloring
Before performing a coloring service with an aniline derivative product, the client must have _____.
a preliminary strand test
an application method
a patch test
an insurance record
What is the most critical part of a color service?
haircolor consultation
client draping
color removal
shampooing
The process in which the hair is pre-lightened and then toned is known as _____.
single-process color
double-process application
color enhancement application
special effects color
Haircoloring products that change color gradually by progressive buildup and exposure to air contain _____.
blending salts
metallic salts
mineral crystals
dye precursors
Demipermanent colors are also known as _____.
temporary colors
no-lift, deposit-only colors
lift and deposit colors
tonal colors
Coloring products that have a coating action on the hair and are removed by shampooing are _____.
semipermanent colors
ammonia colors
primary colors
temporary colors
As part of their composition, all permanent haircolor products and lighteners contain both a developer and _____.
a decomposing agent
an acidic agent
an alkalizing agent
a neutralizing agent
Raising pH causes hair to _________ and _______.
harden and close
harden and break
soften and close
soften and swell
In terms of haircolor, hydrogen peroxide is also known as:
developer, oxidizing agent or catalyst
oxygenated water
catalyst,20 volume, or developer
developer, ammonia, or activator
Which type of haircolor typically has its own developer?
Permanent
semi-permanent
temporary
demipermanent
