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Color
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- 1The standard procedures used to color hair are: a. section, part, apply, remove and condition, finish b. distribute, scale, part, apply, remove and condition c. distribute, scale, process, test remove and condition d. section, part, apply, process, test, remove and conditionD. Section, part, apply, process, test, remove, and conditionm
- 2Metallic dyes are known as progressive dies because the: a. hair lightens with each application b. hair darkens with each application c. cost increases with each application d. processing time decreases with each applicationB. hair darkens with each application
- 3Coloring the base of a short, layered interior darker in contrast to lighter ends creates the illusion of: a. less volume b. more volume c. smoother texture d. increased texture activationD. increased texture activation
- 4Maintaining ongoing hair color services and consistent chemical results can be achieved by: a. overbooking clients b. keeping accurate records c. leaving obligations unfulfilled d. using overtones when consulting clientsB. keeping accurate records
- 5To prevent irritation and staining the hairline apply: a. lotion b. mousse c. barrier cream d. cosmetic creamC. barrier cream
- 6Tone can be expressed by which of the following descriptions? a. light or dark colors b. bright or dull colors c. warm or cool colors d. mild or strong colorsC. warm or cool colors
light or dark-level
bright or dull- vivdness
mild or strong- intensity - 7What refers to the vividness of a color or the strength of the tone? a. level b. melanin c. intensity d. porosityC. intensity
- 8What identifies the warmth, coolness or neutrality of a color? a. texture b. porosity c. intensity d. base colorD. base color
- 9Semi-permanent colors are usually applied with a brush onto: a. dry hair b. soaking wet hair c. un-shampooed hair d. clean, towel dried hairC. un-shampooed hair
- 10Applying deeper colors at the perimeter will: a. make the hair fuller b. add width to the form c. reduce visual weight in the perimeter d. add visual fullness or thickness to the perimeterD. add visual fullness or thickness tot he perimeter
- 11What is used to achieve more levels of lift when working with lighteners? a. a stronger toner b. and additional developer c. lower volume of developer d. higher volume of developerD. Higher volume of developer
the higher percentage of developer the more lift is achieved - 12A repetition of just one color throughout a design and darker colors drawn attention away from the texture of a design and focus it on the: a. design line b. form or silhouette c.. movement of the design d. focal point in the designC. movement of the design
- 13What size partings are used for a double-process blonde procedure? a. 1/8" (.3 cm) b. 1/4" (.6 cm) c. 1/2" (1.25 cm) d. 1" (2.5 cm)A. 1/8th" (.3 cm)
- 14Colors made by mixing primary colors with their neighboring secondary color in varying proportions are known as: a. cool b. pure c. tertiary d. complementaryC. tertiary
red, yellow, blue= primary
orange, purple, and green= secondary
red-orange, violet-red, blue-violet, blue-green, orange-yellow, yellow-green= tertiary - 15Which of the following combinations is NOT a tertiary color? a. red-violet b. blue-green c. red-orange d. blue-yellowD. blue-yellow
both are primary colors - 16Special effects using color darker than the natural hair color on selected strands is referred to as: a. lowlighting b. dark lighting c. freeforming d. base to endsA. lowlighting
- 17When hair has been identified as having resistant porosity, the cuticle layers are smooth and: a. lifted b. raised c. missing d. compactD. compact
the more lifted the cuticle, the more porous the hair - 18On-the-scalp and off-the-scalp lighteners have a pH level around: a. 5 b. 6 c. 8 d. 9D. 9
- 19When mixing an oxidative color for hair that is 25-30% gray, apply a color: a. one level darker than the desired shade b. one level lighter than the desired shade b.. two levels lighter than the desired shade d. three levels lighter than the desired shadeB. one level lighter than the desired shade
- 20What product would be used to equalize the porosity and deposit a base color on a client's hair? a. filler b. shampoo c. highlighter d. conditionerA. filler
Uneven porosity means that the ends are more porous than the shaft or roots of the hair. If the porosity is high at the ends a filler may be needed to balance out the porosity overall - 21A mixture of blue with what color produces green? a. red b. brown c. yellow d. orangeC. yellow
green=blue+yellow
violet=blue+red
orange=yellow+red - 22How often should the client generally schedule a retouch after receiving a lighter result on the hair? a. 5 to 6 days b. every week c. every 3 to 6 weeks d. every 6 monthsC. every 3 to 6 weeks
- 23A double-process virgin lightener application requires the designer to closely monitor decolorization and: a. highlighting b. recolorization c. the hair length d. freehand coloringB. recolorization
- 24Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a successful freehand coloring technique? a. a delicate touch b. a color design plan c. artistic vision and ability d. a difficult application procedureD. a difficult application procedure
- 25The texture of a design can either be emphasized or de-emphasized based on the choice of color patterns and: a. field b. tonality c. processing time d. the degree of difference between the colorsD. the degree of difference between the colors
- 26When the hair is decolorized (prelightened) and recolorized with the new pigment, this is a technique known as: a. concentrate b. double-process c. pre-lightening d. on-the-scalp lightenerB. double-process
- 27Which result from the following choices could generally be expected when using a filler? a. cut the shine in hair b. give the hair volume c. cut down on processing time d. replace the hair's missing primary colorD. replace the hair's missing primary color
- 28When mixing two primary colors in varying proportions, the colors produced are: a. red, blue, and green b. red, blue and yellow c. orange, red and green d. orange, green and violetD. orange, green and violet
aka as secondary colors - 29What can be mixed with a cream on-the-scalp lightener to speed the process? a. water b. peroxide c. a thinning agent d. an activator (booster)D. an activator (booster)
- 30In order to become active, a developer needs to be mixed with ammonia or: a. lighteners b. buffering agents c. nonoxidative colors d. alkaline compoundsD. alkaline compounds
aka as developers - 31Which of the following statements identifies the action performed by oxidative tints after initial application? a. the hair strand swells b. the hair shaft becomes coated c. the cuticle on the hair strand closes d. the hair takes on a peculiar odor and colorA. the hair strand swells
- 32If a client's skin tone falls into the yellow, red and orange category it would be classified as: a. cool b. dark c. light d. warmD. warm
yellow, red, and oranges are classified as warm colors (think sunset) - 33Demi-permanent colors are NOT designed to: a. add tone b. deposit color c. last 4 to 6 weeks d. lift or lighten existing colorD. lift or lighten existing color
- 34Temporary colors should be applied to which of the following hair conditions? a. dry hair b. soaking wet hair c. un-shampooed hair. d. clean, towel blotted hairD. clean, towel blotted hair
- 35Which type of mixing bowls may cause peroxide to weaken? a. glass b. metal c. plastic d. ceramicB. metal
- 36During a retouch procedure, apply mixture to: a. ends only b. faded areas only c. entire hair structure d. base (new growth) area onlyD. base (new growth) area only
- 37When designing color for a combination form, which of the following is NOT a consideration designers follow? a. how often the client shampoos her hair b. where a distinct weight build-up occurs c. in which direction(s) the hair will be worn d. where longest lengths fall once the hair is finishedA. how often the client shampoos her hair
- 38An application of which of the following complementary color category would help eliminate unwanted brassiness or orange tones form a hair color? a. blue-based b. black-based c. green-based d. brown-basedA. blue-based
- 39Which application technique is used to brush color or lightener on the hair vertically and in an alternating pattern? a. base retouch b. base to ends c. freeform painting d. midstrand-to-ends then baseC. freeform painting
- 40What would provide an even base from which to work during a tint back procedure? a. filler b. peroxide c. conditioners d. medicated shampooA. filler
- 41Which of the primary colors is considered the darkest? a. blue b. black c. green d. yellowA. blue
blue-darkest
yellow-lightest
red-medium - 42How many stages of lightening or decolorization exist? a. 4 b. 6 c. 8 d. 10D. 10
- 43Which of the following are considered the three purest colors? a. red, white, and blue b. yellow, red and blue c. green, black, and purple d. green, orange, and purpleB. yellow, red and blue
These are called primary colors because they are the purest colors and cannot be made from mixing any other color. - 44Which of the following techniques utilizes a piece of foil or thermal strip to isolate the selected strands prior to coloring? a. freeform painting b. retouch application c. weaving and slicing d. base-to-ends applicationC. weaving and slicing
- 45If redness and swelling were found around the test area when performing a predisposition test, which of the following steps should NOT be taken? a. stop the service b. proceed with the service c. ask the client how he or she is feeling d. have the client seek medical assistanceB. proceed with the service
- 46Which of the following is the lightest hair color level? a. 1 b. 3 c. 7 d. 10D. 10
the lightness or darkness of hair color is referred to as level. the level of color is on a scale from 1 to 10, 10 being the lightest. - 47Rachel is planning to use a complementary color scheme for her future salon decor. Which of the choices below would she consider for her complimentary scheme? a. green and red b. red and yellow c. blue and yellow d. purple and orangeA. green and red
- 48After an oxidative color has been used, any leftover color product needs to be: a. discarded b. disinfected c. stored in a dry cabinet d. placed on the shelf in its proper placeA. discarded
- 49In a double-process blonde procedure, after rinsing the lightener and checking for scalp abrasions you should: a. style the hair b. sculpt the hair c. mix and apply henna d. mix and apply the tonerD. Mix and apply the toner
- 50What is the pH level of hydrogen peroxide, a commonly used developer in hair coloring products? a. between 1.2 and 2.2 b. between 2.5 and 4.5 c. between 5.5 and 6.5 d. between 7.2 and 8.2B. between 2.5 and 4.5
- 51If the hair is more resistant to color, the salon professional may need to: a. shampoo the hair b. check for elasticity c. pre-bleach the hair d. pre-lighten or pre-soften the hairD. pre-lighten or pre-soften the hair
- 52Which type of hair colors lift the natural pigment and deposit artificial pigment in one process? a. temporary b. permanent c. semi-permanent d. demi-permanentB. permanent
- 53Gray reduction or gray blending positions darker tones: a. only in the interior b. only along the front hairline c. from base to ends throughout d. along selected strands to achieve a natural effectD. on selected strands to achieve a natural effect
- 54Cream hair colors are generally mixed with a cream developer and are commonly applied with a: a. spatula b. spray bottle c. squeeze bottle d. bowl and brushD. bowl and brush
- 55When should the salon professional ask a client about past color services? a. during the Connect phase b. after Connect, prior to performing the service c. while completing the service and thanking the client d. while performing the service and talking with the clientB. after Connecting, prior to performing the service
- 56The condition in which the cuticle is lifted or missing is referred to as: a. normal porosity b. average porosity c. resistant porosity d. extreme porosityD. extreme porosity
- 57What process involves decolorizing the hair and then recolorizing the hair to the desired tone? a. toning b. recolorizing c. cap highlighting d. double-process blondeD. double-process blonde
- 58Which product is combined with ammonia in permanent hair color to allow the lift and lightening of the hair's natural color? a. developer b. conditioner c. metallic dye d. hydrogen peroxideD. hydrogen peroxide
- 59If the hair does not appear light enough during a preliminary strand test, which step should be implemented? a. decrease processing time b. increase processing time c. add a filler to the formula d. add conditioning agents to the formulaB. increase processing time
- 60Which type of porosity may take longer to absorb coloring? a. normal b. average c. extreme d. resistantD. Resistant
- 61Which product would be selected to neutralize a brassy gold effect after prelightening a client's hair? a. filler b. toner c. lightener d. developerB. toner
- 62Repeating back what a client has said in order to clarify any misunderstandings is called: a. repetitiveness b. active listening c. passive listening d. reflective listeningD. reflective listening
- 63An obvious difference between two colors along a hair strand is called a: a. fade b. blend c. line of demarcation d. poor color applicationC. line of demarcation
defined as the obvious difference between previously colored hair and regrowth - 64Semi-permanent colors are alkaline and generally last through several shampoos depending on the: a. texture of the hair b. porosity of the hair c. decolorization of the hair d. intensity of the color choiceB. porosity of the hair
- 65The first step during the color design decision process is to assess: a. the existing hair color b. the desired color pattern c. the desired color placement d. the design placement to be usedA. the existing hair color
- 66In order for a toner to be effective, which of the following steps needs to be performed? a. pomade must be applied b. weekly rinses must be applied c. hair needs to be prelightened d. nonoxidative color must be appliedC. nair needs to be prelightened
- 67Which of the following statements identifies what demi-permanent colors use to develop the color molecule and aid in the color processing? a. no alkaline b. low volume peroxide c. 40% hydrogen peroxide d. 60% hydrogen peroxideB. low volume peroxide
- 68What is the shelf life of hydrogen peroxide? a. 2 months b. 1 year c. 3 years d. indefiniteC. 3 years
- 69When performing a virgin lightener on a client, the color should be applied: a. at the base only b. at the base first c. from the ends to the midstrand d. away from scalp up to the porous ends, then scalpD. away from scalp up to the porous ends, then scalp
- 70Red hair color contains: a. small amount of pheomelanin b. small population of eumelanin c. dense concentration of eumelanin d. predominant amount of pheomelaninD. predominant amount of pheomelanin
- 71What products are used to remove or diffuse melanin? a. tints b. toners c. lighteners d. intensifiersC. lighteners
- 72What base toner would be used to produce a neutral blonde on prelightened yellow hair? a. gold b. white c. violet d. yellowC. violet
- 73Chemical products such as hair colors, lighteners, perms and relaxers affect: a. the length of the hair b. the growth of the hair c. the porosity of the hair d. the diameter of the hairC. the porosity of the hair
- 74Lighteners utilize ingredients such as ammonia and peroxide to penetrate the cortex and: a. create a foundation b. stop the oxidation process c. cause the melanin to break d. increase the vibrancy of a colorC. cause melanin to break
- 75Permanent hair colors are mixed with: a. shampoo b. conditioners c. metallic dyes d. hydrogen peroxideD. hydrogen peroxide
- 76Coloring the hair back to its original color is called a: a. tint back b. stripping c. lightening d. repositioningA. tint back
- 77Applying one color within a given area or throughout results in: a. contrast b. repetition c. alternation d. progressionA. contrast
- 78If the hair is overlightened, a toner may cause the hair to appear: a. shiny b. brassy c. ashy or gray d. darker than desiredC. ashy or gray
- 79When changing the color of the hair, the stylist must keep in mind that the final hair color is a combination of the existing pigment and: a. the client's wishes b. the amount of conditioner c. the client's natural skin tones d. the artificial pigment applied to the hairD. the artificial pigment applied to the hair
- 80When applying color to a client with 75%-80% gray hair, apply a color: a. one level darker that the desired shade b. one level lighter than the desired shade c. two levels lighter than the desired shade d. three levels lighter than the desired shadeA. one level darker than the desired shade
- 81To ensure that a color design for a male client looks natural: a. use reddish-brown tones b. use less contrast in the design c. use more contrast in the design d. color one level darker than the natural colorB. use less contrast in the design
- 82Th create the look of sun-kissed, natural highlights, apply: a. less to the interior b. more highlights at the sides c. more highlights in the interior d. highlights evenly throughout the headB. more highlights at the sides
- 83Applying a repetition of color to a solid form will: a. remove weight b. soften the form c. enhance the form d. enhance activated textureB. soften the form
- 84When designing color for the male client, it is important to remember that men tend to: a. Like brighter colors b. spend more time on their hair c. have more time on their hands d. want color designs that are easy to maintainD. want color designs that are easy to maintain
- 85Since permanent colors contain aniline derivatives, which test should be performed on the client before applying any color? a. strand test b. skin tone test c. predisposition test d. test for metallic saltsC. predisposition test
- 86In a permanent hair color procedure, the small colored molecules enter the hair with the aid of an alkalizing agent such as: a. peroxide b. ammonia c. nonoxidative d. tyioglycolateB. ammonia
- 87Which of the following responses could be the reason for a color result that is too light? a. color formula was too light b. hair wasn't decolorized enough c. strength of developer was too low d. color formula used equal proportionsA. color formula was too light
- 88Why does the base area lighten faster when using a midstrand-to-ends then base (lighter results) technique? a. hair at base is darker b. hair at base is fully keratinized c. heat from the scalp accelerates processing d. lack of exposure to environment causes resistanceC. heat from the scalp accelerates processing
- 89A powder lightener without buffering agents and conditioners could NOT be used for which of the following procedures? a. weaving b. surface painting c. partial highlights d. on-the-scalp lighteningD. on-the-scalp lightening
- 90Generally, the two effects that a male client may want to achieve area a natural effect and: a. a fashion effect b. looking younger c. looking more distinguished d. making a bold color statementB. looking younger
- 91Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of semi-permanent colors? a. only deposits color b. retouches are not required c. leaves a line of demarcation d. does not use chemicals to alter the hairC. leaves a line of demarcation
- 92To avoid any false color analysis, be sure the area used for performing the analysis is: a. in the reception area b. in a room with no windows c. well-lit, preferably with windows d. a room with fluorescent lightingC. well-lit, preferably with windows
- 93Generally following a color removal procedure, the designer should: a. dry hair b. tint hair c. trim hair d. condition hairD. Condition hair
- 94Which of the following factors would affect the processing time when lightening hair? a. size of the cuticle layer b. presence of the medulla c. amount of product applied d. amount of natural pigment in the hairD. amount of natural pigment in the hair
- 95A level of color shows: a. the porosity of the hair b. the depth of the intensity c. the warmth or coolness of hair d. the lightness or darkness of hairD. the lightness or darkness of hair
- 96Which of the following do designers use to identify sectioning in hair coloring? a. product b. density c. facial features d. geometric shapesC. facial features
- 97Which of the following is a common shape used within color design for the graduated form? a. circle b. square c. triangle d. rectangleC. triangle
- 98Hair should never be lightened or decolorized to: a. white b. palest yellow c. the third degree d. the orange stageA. white
- 99Which of the following items is an oxidizing agent used with a demi-permanent and permanent colors, lighteners and toners? a. filler b. drabber c. intensifier d. developerD. developer
- 100Which of the following statements about on-the-scalp lightener is NOT true? a. comes in oil and cream b. possesses a pH of around 9 c. lightens the natural pigment d. darkens the natural pigmentD. darkens the natural pigment
- 101Overlapping lighter during a retouch service could: a. result in breakage b. ensure proper coverage c. result in uniform coverage d. help speed up the procedure timeA. result in breakage
- 102During the Consult phase prior to the service, which of the following items could be used to better understand the client's specific desires? a. appointment book b. hair color swatches c. client release statement d. history of taking vitaminsB. hair color swatches
- 103Based on the color patterns and placement chosen, designers can visually change the hair design's: a. length b. overall volume c. texture and form d. finishing directionC. texture and form
- 104In addition to the client's natural hair color, you will also need to identify which of the following before performing a new color service? a. weather outside b. date of last cut c. client's emotional state d. any artificial color on the hairD. any artificial color on the hair
- 105To determine if the color has sufficiently processed, you should: a. check the timer b. rinse and condition c. perform a patch test d. perform a strand testD. perform a strand test
- 106What product comes in powder form and when mixed with hydrogen peroxide becomes a strong lightening agent? a. henna b. mousse c. intensifiers d. off-the-scalp lightenersD. off-the-scalp lighteners
- 107The amount and density of the strands selected during the cap technique in hair coloring will determine: a. the porosity of the hair b. the elasticity of the hair c. the type of product to use d. if the effect will be subtle or dramaticD. if the effect will be subtle or dramatic
- 108The majority of the world falls in the which level of color? a. red b. dark c. light d. mediumB. dark
- 109Which of the following methods would be used if a hair color service results in a darker color than the client desires: a. tint back b. apply lightener c. double-process blonde d. hair color removal techniqueA. tint back
- 110Permanent hair colors containing para-dyes would fall into which color category? a. metallic dyes b. oxidative colors c. temporary rinses d. nonoxidative colorsB. oxidative colors
- 111Which hair texture may tend to process slightly lighter than the intended level? a. fine b. coarse c. medium d. thinningD. thinning
- 112Apply 70% alcohol to the hair strand for five to seven minutes to remove which of the following products? a. henna b. filler c. shampoo d. a neutralizerA. henna
- 113Fine hair, which is less resistant, may appear to process in what manner when depositing color? a. lighter b. darker c. redder d. warmerB. darker
- 114High-lift tints are designed to achieve lighter colors and are generally mixed with a double amount of: a. 10 or 20 volume hydrogen peroxide b. 30 or 40 volume hydrogen peroxide c. 50 or 60 volume hydrogen peroxide d. 70 or 80 volume hydrogen peroxideB. 30 or 40 volume hydrogen peroxide
- 115The most common vegetable dye used to color the hair is henna. True or FalseTrue
- 116Temporary colors add pigment but not lighten the existing color. True or FalseTrue
- 117During a double-process retouch, lightener is applied to the new growth only. True or FalseTrue
- 118Decolorizing and recolorizing the hair to the shade desired is known as a double-processing technique. True or FalseTrue
- 119Ammonia is the most commonly used developer (oxidizing agent) in hair coloring procedures. True or FalseFalse
Hydrogen Peroxide is the most commonly used developer in hair coloring - 120When creating a new hair color, remember that the contributing pigment plus artificial pigment will result in the final hair color. True or FalseTrue
- 121Semi-permanent colors require retouching since they can leave a line of demarcation as the color fades. True or FalseFalse
Semi-permanent colors fade after time leaving no line of demarcation - 122Cuticle that is lifted or missing will indicate hair of extreme porosity. True or FalseTrue
- 123There are two types of melanin found in the cortex- eumelanin and pheomelanin. True or FalseTrue
- 124Oxidative colors deposit color, or lift and deposit color in a single-process technique. True or FalseTrue
- 125Contributing pigment includes the client's naturally present melanin and any previously applied artificial color found in the hair. True or FalseTrue
- 126Color absorption may take longer if the cuticle layer is smooth, tightly packed and compact. True or FalseTrue
- 127The law of color states that only three colors- yellow, red and green, called primary colors- are "pure" colors. True or FalseFalse
The law of color states that only three colors- yellow, red, and blue, called primary colors- are "pure" colors. - 128The level system that indicates the lightness or darkness of hair colors includes 11 levels. Numbered 1 to 11 True or FalseFalse
The level system that indicates the lightness or darkness of hair colors includes 10 levels. Numbered 1 to 10. - 129The fields of color can be broadly categorized into three major fields: dark, medium light, and light. True or FalseFalse
The fields of color can be broadly categorized into three major fields: dark, medium, and light - 130The lower the developer volume, the less lift will be achieved. True or FalseTrue
- 131Temporary colors require a predisposition or patch test since these colors contain an aniline derivative substance. True or FalseFalse
Temporary colors do not contain an aniline derivative substance. - 132Always mix color and hydrogen peroxide in a metal bowl. True or FalseFalse
Never mix color and hydrogen peroxide in a metal bowl - 133Toners are used to decolorize, remove or diffuse pigment. True or FalseFalse
Toners are used to remove unwanted tones in the hair such as remove brassiness from blonde hair etc... - 134Colors that do not exhibit warm or cool tones are considered to be neutral colors. True or FalseTrue
- 135If the client wishes to minimize any orange brassiness in the new artificial color, it would be best to choose one with a red base color. True or FalseFalse
If the client wishes to minimize any orange brassiness in the new artificial color, it would be best to choose one with a blue base color. - 136Long-lasting semi-permanent colors contain very little or no ammonia, which is why these products are able to lift or lighten the hair color. True or FalseFalse
Long-lasting semi-permanent colors contain very little or no ammonia, which is why these products are able to deposit color only. - 137During a retouch color service, a base application is applied to the ends to match the existing color. True or FalseFalse
During a retouch color service, a base application is applied to the roots (regrowth) to match the existing color. - 13810 volume (3%) peroxide lifts one color level while 20 (6%) lifts three levels. True or FalseFalse
10 volume (3%) peroxide is used for deposit only because it has minimal lift. The higher the volume the more lift is achieved. - 139A base-to-ends application is also known as a virgin lightener technique. True or FalseFalse
A base-to-ends application is also known as a virgin darker technique. - 140refer to pg 19 in color chapter for image questionsunable to upload image
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