Chapter 16- Haircoloring

Identify an accurate statement related to haircoloring.

Haircolor services offer creative expression and artistry for clients as well as stylists.

In the context of hair structure, identify a true statement about the cuticle.

It contributes up to 20 percent of the overall hair strength.

Which of the following natural hair color types has the least strand density?

natural red

When the cuticle is tight and the hair is resistant to moisture, the hair has __________.

low porosity

The __________ is a measurement system that colorists utilize to determine the lightness or darkness of artificial and natural hair color.

level system

Which of the following hair levels is considered the darkest according to the level system?

hair level 1

In a haircolor chart, the first number most likely indicates __________.

the haircolor level

__________ should be used when analyzing hair color for best results.

Natural light

__________ are fundamental or pure colors that cannot be made by mixing other colors.

Primary colors

__________ refers to color balance.

Tone

Identify a true statement about warm tones.

They reflect more light, resulting in them looking lighter than their actual level.

Demipermanent haircolor __________.

replaces lost tonality prior to a color correction

Which of the following statements is accurate about metallic haircolors?

They are likely to be flat and matte, offering little reflection.

To deposit haircolor or, when little or no lift is required, to enhance a client's natural haircolor, __________-volume hydrogen peroxide is utilized.

10

Which of the following statements is true about ammonia?

It helps open the hair cuticle to let dye molecules enter the cortex of the hair, where haircoloring occurs.

Which of the following statements is accurate about a lightener?

It helps change the hair texture by eroding the cuticle layers and causing curl reduction.

Off-scalp lighteners __________.

are fast-acting, strong, and formulated to lift the hair from four to seven levels

Which of the following is true of double-process blonding or two-step blonding?

The first step involves pre-lightening, which lifts or lightens the natural pigment of the hair.

Permanent, or traditional, toners are __________.

applied to pre-lightened hair to achieve pale blonde shades at level 9 and level 10

Which of the following steps needs to be followed when consulting with clients before a haircolor service?

Refrain from promising more than you realistically can deliver.

Which of the following words should not be used when discussing haircolor with clients?

bleached

Identify a guideline to be followed when choosing application methods for haircolor.

Use an applicator brush when applying haircolor to the hair.

Which of the following points should be kept in mind in the context of haircolor application tools and mixing haircolor?

When using a measuring cup to ensure formulation, rest the cup on a flat, even surface to ensure accuracy.

According to the U.S. Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, a patch test should be performed __________ before each application of haircolor formulated with aniline derivative dyes.

24 to 48 hours

Identify a guideline to be followed in the context of haircolor application.

Inform your client that temporary haircolor products can be easily transferred to any material that the client's hair comes into contact with.

Which of the following is a step for applying haircolor to new growth and faded ends?

processing haircolor based on your analysis and the results of a strand test

Which of the following points is true regarding hair lightening processing time?

Stronger lighteners result in pale shades in the fastest time though they can be more damaging to the hair.

Coloring some of the hair strands lighter than the natural color in order to add a variety of lighter shades and the illusion of depth is known as __________.

highlighting

In the context of highlighting techniques, identify a tip related to the foiling technique.

Remember that a slicing parting provides the strongest effect when highlighting.

Which of the following guidelines should be followed when using a balayage application technique?

Paint lightener directly onto clean, dry hair to provide a more natural-looking highlight.

Identify an accurate statement about foilayage.

It combines balayage with foiling.

What is the medical term for hair grayness or whiteness?

canities

Which of the following is a guideline to follow when formulating for gray hair?

Neutralize the undesirable yellow cast developed in gray hair by using violet-based colors of an equal or darker level than the yellow.

If the percentage of gray hair is 70-90 percent, what is the permanent color formulation for the gray hair?

two parts desired level and one-part lighter level

Which of the following is a tip for achieving gray coverage?

Add neutral tones to the formula, as there is a lack of pigment.

Which of the following is a beneficial tip when haircoloring?

For redheads, always use a demipermanent color to refresh the shaft and ends after coloring the hair with a permanent color.

Identify a common haircolor solution.

If the client's hair has mineral buildup from chlorine or well water, purify the hair with a product that is formulated to remove mineral buildup.

Which of the following is a haircoloring safety precaution?

Avoid applying haircolor if there are abrasions on the scalp.

As a haircoloring safety precaution, cosmetologists should __________.

conduct a strand test for porosity, elasticity, and breakage