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Hair Coloring

Total questions: 48

Worksheet time: 24mins

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1.

All of the following factors are reasons to study haircoloring EXCEPT:

a)

Haircolor services generate more profit for stylists than any other service.

b)

Many clients require professional services to maintain image standards for their job.

c)

Providing haircolor services allows clients and stylists to express themselves creatively.

d)

Haircolor services are a significant coontributor to client loyalty and require frequent maintenance.

2.

Which hair type will take the longest to process?

a)

coarse-textured with high porosity

b)

fine-textured with high porosity

c)

coarse-textured with low porosity

d)

fine-textured with low porosity

3.

Which characteristic determines how much haircolor to apply for proper coverage?

a)

strength

b)

texture

c)

porosity

d)

density

4.

When naming haricolor products, manufacturers

a)

must adhere to industry-approved names

b)

must not exceed one-or two-letter combinations

c)

can use the same letter to represent different colors

d)

can designate levels as 1 to 10 but not higher

5.

What do cosmetologists use to identify the degree of darkness or lightness of natural and artificial hair color?

a)

tonal classification

b)

haircolor swatch

c)

shade chart

d)

level system

6.

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

a)

cool, absorb less light

b)

warm, absorb less light

c)

warm, reflect more light

d)

cool, reflect more light

7.

Which of the following color pairs create a tertiary color?

a)

green and orange

b)

blue and violet

c)

yellow and blue

d)

violet and green

8.

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 ?

a)

natural-based

b)

demipermanent

c)

temporary

d)

permanent

9.

What statement describes ammonia?

a)

It is an oxidizing agent that can be used alone to lighten the hair one level.

b)

It regulates the amount of lift in lightener products.

c)

it is an alkaline agent that raises the pH of hair colorant and can change the hair's texture and curl pattern.

d)

It is a developer that has a pH range of pH 1.5 to pH 3.5-

10.

The standard volume of hydrogen peroxide is ________ volume, which provides _______ level(s) of lift

a)

50, one

b)

20,two

c)

30, three

d)

40, four

11.

to increase lightening ability, add _______ to powder lightener.

a)

mixed melanin

b)

persulfate salts

c)

contributing pigments

d)

acidic permanent dyes

12.

Which type of haircolor uses an alkalizing agent to lighten and deposit color simultaneously?

a)

semi permanent

b)

temporary

c)

permanent

d)

demi permanent

13.

What is the purpose of toners?

a)

to separate artificially colored hair from new growth

b)

to remove unwanted undertones caused by pre-lightening

c)

to increase lightening after pre-lightening as needed

d)

To prepare hair that is being colored for the first time

14.

In a single treatment, what is the maximum number of levels healthy hair can be lightened before risking damage ?

a)

three

b)

four

c)

five

d)

seven

15.

Which of the following haircolor types works well to tone accent pieces?

a)

acidic demi permanent dyes

b)

toning shampoos

c)

semi permanent hair colors

d)

ammonia- based toners

16.

What is the term for a chemical compound that uses oxidation to disperse and decolorize the hair's natural pigment ?

a)

toner

b)

protinator

c)

lightener

d)

activator

17.

During a haircolor consultation, all of the following practices are recommended EXCEPT:

a)

Watch clients body language to determine whether their verbal responses align with their true feelings.

b)

Have clients sign a release statement to protect the salon when providing haircolor services that include chemicals.

c)

use terms clients might use to describe their own hair, such as frizzy, and roots, to fully understand their needs.

d)

Ask clients open-ended questions to gain more insight into their needs and preferences.

18.

Which question, when asked using the phrasing shown here, would give stylists the most information about a client's needs?

a)

Could you come in for appointments on Tuesday afternoon ?

b)

How do you typically style your hair during the week?

c)

Do you follow celebrity magazines or blogs to learn about trends?

d)

Have you been to the pool this summer?

19.

Which of the following accurately describes a step in the process of mixing and applying haircolor?

a)

Stir the mixture with an applicator brush unit it is well blended.

b)

use a stainless-steel bowl when mixing to speed up the developer.

c)

use 2:1 ratio, 2 ounces of haircolor and 1 ounce of developer

d)

Use an applicator bottle to apply products with thinner viscosity.

20.

Which of the following is one of the five fundamental questions stylist must ask and answer when formulating a haircolor?

a)

How long will it take to mix and apply the client's haircolor ?

b)

What is the client's preferred brand of haircolor products?

c)

What is the level and tone of the client's previous haircolor?

d)

What is the current density of the client's hair?

21.

A strand test for lightener indicates the hair strand is too light. What should the stylist do to achieve the desired haircolor ?

a)

increase the lightening mixture's strength and processing time

b)

reduce the lightening mixture's strength but increase the processing time

c)

increase the lightening mixture's strength but decrease the processing time

d)

decrease the lightening mixture's strength and processing time

22.

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?

a)

The client had dark, coarse, long, straight hair.

b)

The client had fine, straight hair that was porous.

c)

The saturation of the lightener was too low, and dried out.

d)

The stylist used a virgin lightener, which natural color resists.

23.

When applying demi permanent hair color, which of the following steps comes first ?

a)

perform hair and scalp analysis on the client's hair

b)

determine if color should be applied to wet or dry hair

c)

part the hair into 4 quadrants

d)

apply protective cream around the hairline

24.

To lighten hair to four or more levels, it must be

a)

retouched and then lightened

b)

toned and then shampooed

c)

pre-lightened and then toned

d)
colored
25.

Clients who want to add highlights to curly or coiled hair should avoid which of the following?

a)

color melt

b)

lightening

c)

cap highlighting

d)

balayage

26.

Stylist work in a horseshoe pattern when performing a

a)

cap technique

b)

balayage

c)

color melt

d)

slicing

27.

Which technique results in strands of hair that are colored darker than the natural color?

a)

weaving

b)

slicing

c)

lowlighting technique

d)

bleaching

28.

For a color melt, apply haircolor in _______ or _______ subsections.

a)

vertical, diagonal

b)

diagonal, horizontal

c)

zigzagm vertical

d)

horizontal , zig zag

29.

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?

a)

two parts level 10 and one part level 8

b)

one part level 9 and one part level 10

c)

two parts level 8 and one part level 9

d)

one part level 11 and one part level 7

30.

When coloring salt and pepper hair to a darker level, stylist should

a)

use a 10-volume or 20 -volume developer

b)

pre-soften the hair to decrease its porosity

c)

apply level 8 or lighter colors to pre-treated areas

d)

formulate one to two levels higher than the natural level

31.

Gun metal gray hair is a sign that the hair is highly susceptible to

a)

breaking

b)

fading

c)

tangling

d)

curling

32.

What is the first step in neutralizing hair that has a green cast?

a)

apply an all-over glaze

b)

use a haircolor remover

c)

remove mineral buildup

d)

decolorize any regrowth

33.

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.

a)

one to two levels lighter

b)

one to two levels darker

c)

three to four levels lighter

d)

three to four levels darker

34.

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?

a)

four

b)

three and one half

c)

one and one half

d)

two

35.

A strand test shows damage to the hair. Under which condition can haircolor be performed?

a)

when the damage is mild

b)

none, hair that is damaged cannot be treated with haircolor

c)

after using a pre-conditioner

d)

when the client signs a release

36.

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?

a)

add lowlights and an all-over glaze, because it lets clients see an accurate representation of their natural darker color in real time.

b)

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.

c)

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.

d)

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.

37.

Using an alkaline shampoo will

a)

strip color

b)

add shine

c)

improve texture

d)

soften curls

38.

All of the following are hair coloring safety precautions EXCEPT:

a)

brush the client's hair to distribute its natural oils uniformly

b)

perform a strand test to check for the presence of metallic salts

c)

use glass or plastic bowls or applicator bottles to mix haircolor

d)

wash hands before and after performing a client's service

39.

A patch test is generally conducted behind the ear or

a)

on the forehead

b)

on the hair strand

c)

on the top of wrist

d)

inside the elbow

40.

You should never apply haircolor to a client if the scalp has an obvious signs of

a)

dandruff

b)

demarcations

c)

abrasions

d)

fading

41.

What coloring process lifts and deposits color in one application?

a)

single-process haircoloring

b)

double-process haircoloring

c)

semipermanent color

d)

temporary color

42.

Before performing a coloring service with an aniline derivative product, the client must have

a)

a preliminary strand test

b)

an application method

c)

an insurance record

d)

a patch test

43.

What is the most critical part of a color service?

a)

shampooing

b)

color removal

c)

haircolor consultation

d)

client draping

44.

The process in which the hair is pre-lightened and then toned is known as

a)

special effects color

b)

color enhancement application

c)

double-process application

d)

single-process color

45.

Haircoloring products that change color gradually by progressive buildup and exposure to air contain

a)

metallic salts

b)

dye precursors

c)

mineral crystals

d)

blending salts

46.

Demipermanent colors are also known as

a)

temporary colors

b)

no-lift, deposit-only colors

c)

lift and deposit colors

d)

tonal colors

47.

Coloring products that have a coating action on the hair and are removed by shampooing are

a)

semi permanent colors

b)

ammonia colors

c)

primary colors

d)

temporary colors

48.

As part of their composition, all permanent haircolor products and lighteners contain both a developer and

a)

a neutralizing agent

b)

an alkalizing agent

c)

an acidic agent

d)

a decomposing agent