Hair Coloring Basics and Techniques

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What are specialized preparations designed to help equalize porosity and deposit a base color in one application?

Cream Lightener

Highlighting Shampoo

Fillers (correct)

Decolorizers

A system for understanding the relationships of color is called?

The Law of Color

What is a lightener that is strong enough for high lift blonding but gentle enough for use on the scalp?

Cream Lightener

What product is prepared by combining permanent hair color, hydrogen peroxide, and shampoo?

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A mixture of shampoo and hydrogen peroxide creates what?

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What is a no lift deposit-only color that adds shine and tone to the hair called?

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What is the process that lightens and colors hair in a single application?

Single-process haircoloring Signup and view all the answers

Where is a patch test generally conducted?

Inside of the elbow Signup and view all the answers

What is a combination of equal parts of prepared tint and shampoo that is applied to hair like regular shampoo?

Soap cap Signup and view all the answers

What contains a powdered oxidizer added to hydrogen peroxide to increase its lifting power?

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After the hair goes through the 10 stages of decolorizing, the color that is left in the hair is known as what?

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An example of a natural or vegetable hair color obtained from the leaves or bark of plants is?

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What are chemical compounds that lighten hair by dispersing, dissolving, and decolorizing the natural hair pigment?

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Colored mousses and gels are considered to be what hair color category?

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What are colors achieved by mixing equal parts of two primary colors called?

Secondary colors Signup and view all the answers

Colors with tones that are golden, orange, red, and yellow are considered to be?

Warm tones Signup and view all the answers

Colors with tones that are blue, green, and violet are considered to be?

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What do equal parts of blue and yellow mixed together create?

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What do equal parts of red and yellow mixed together create?

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What do equal parts of red and blue mixed together create?

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Hair texture is determined by the _________ of the individual hair.

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What hair color is able to deposit without lifting because it is less alkaline and mixed with a low volume developer?

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Hair color that is mixed with a developer and remains in the hair shaft until new growth occurs is called?

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Hair coloring products fall into four classifications including temporary, semipermanent, and?

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Metallic hair colors are also called what?

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One safety precaution in hair coloring is to never apply tint if __________ are present.

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How is permanent hair color applied?

Using either the bowl-and-brush method or an applicator bottle Signup and view all the answers

Porous hair of the same color level will lighten faster than hair that is nonporous because the bleaching agent can enter the ___________ more rapidly.

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What are primary and secondary colors that are positioned opposite each other on the color wheel called?

Complementary colors Signup and view all the answers

What are products created to remove artificial pigment from the hair called?

Color or tint removers Signup and view all the answers

The predominant tonality of an existing color is referred to as what?

Base color Signup and view all the answers

The cortex or middle layer of the hair gives strength and elasticity and contributes about ______ to the overall strength of the hair.

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What is the strength of a color tone referred to as?

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What measures the potential oxidation of varying strengths of hydrogen peroxide?

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The cuticle of the hair protects the interior and contributes _______ to the overall strength of the hair.

20% Signup and view all the answers

The U.S. Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act prescribes that a patch test, also called ____________ test, can be given 24 to 48 hours prior to an application of aniline derivative tint.

A predisposition Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the warmth or coolness of a color?

Tone or tonality Signup and view all the answers

What will the preliminary strand test tell you about hair?

How the hair will react to the color formula and indicate processing time Signup and view all the answers

What method is used to analyze the lightness or darkness of a hair color, whether natural or artificial?

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The tint formula in permanent hair color contains uncolored __________, which are small compounds that can diffuse into the hair shaft.

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What is the melanin found in red hair called?

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What is the melanin that gives black and brown color to hair known as?

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What is the ability of the hair to absorb moisture called?

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What hair color partially penetrates the hair shaft and stains the cuticle layer, slowly fading with each shampoo?

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What does the number of hairs per square inch on the head relate to?

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What is the oxidizer that is added to hydrogen peroxide to increase its chemical action called?

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What are the two methods of parting hair for a foil technique?

Slicing and weaving Signup and view all the answers

What is the free-form technique of hair painting also called?

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What should you do when color services do not turn out as planned or expected?

Not panic Signup and view all the answers

What is the system for understanding color relationships?

Law of color Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of treating gray or very resistant hair to allow for better penetration of color called?

Presoftening Signup and view all the answers

To some degree, the _______ is designed to protect the school or salon owner from responsibility for accidents or damages.

Release statement Signup and view all the answers

What is added to hydrogen peroxide to increase its chemical action or lifting power?

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What are the three types of hair lighteners?

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What product is used to open the cuticle of the hair fiber so that tint can penetrate it?

Alkalizing agent Signup and view all the answers

When performing retouches on red hair, the reds will last longer if you create them using a separate formula with a _____________ haircolor product applied to the mid-shaft and ends of the strand.

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When arranging for a hair color services consultation, what type of walls are recommended?

White or neutral Signup and view all the answers

When applying hair coloring products, what should you always follow?

Manufacturer's directions Signup and view all the answers

Which type of lightener is not used directly on the scalp?

Powder Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hair color product uses the largest pigment molecules?

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Study Notes

Haircoloring Basics

Fillers help equalize porosity and deposit base color in one application.
Law of Color explains the relationships of color.
Cream lightener is effective for high lift blonding while being gentle on the scalp.

Coloring Products

Highlighting Shampoo Tint combines permanent color, hydrogen peroxide, and shampoo.
Highlighting Shampoo is a mixture of shampoo and hydrogen peroxide used for lighter shades.
Glaze is a no-lift deposit-only color that adds shine and tone.

Coloring Techniques

Single-process haircoloring lightens and colors the hair in one application.
A patch test is conducted to check for allergies; typically done behind the ear or inside the elbow.
Soap cap is a combination of equal parts prepared tint and shampoo.

Chemical Process

Activators are powdered oxidizers added to hydrogen peroxide to boost its lifting power.
Foundation is the color remaining in hair after 10 decolorizing stages.
Decolorizers lighten hair by dissipating the natural pigment.

Color Theory

Temporary hair colors are often applied through colored mousses and gels.
Secondary colors are created by mixing equal parts of two primary colors.
Warm tones include colors like golden, orange, red, and yellow; cool tones include blue, green, and violet.

Hair Structure

Hair texture is determined by the diameter of individual hair strands.
Demipermanent hair color deposits without lifting and uses low-volume developer.
Permanent hair colors remain until new growth occurs; they require a developer.

Safety and Procedures

Avoid applying tint if abrasions are present on the scalp.
Use the bowl-and-brush method or an applicator bottle for permanent hair color application.
Porous hair lightens faster than nonporous hair due to quicker bleaching agent penetration.

Color Classification

Hair coloring products are classified as temporary, semipermanent, permanent, and demipermanent.
Gradual colors refer to metallic hair colors that develop over time.

Color Application

Scan for complementary colors on the color wheel, which appear opposite each other.
Color or tint removers eliminate artificial pigments from hair.
Base color is the main tonal foundation of the existing color.

Strength and Chemical Interaction

The cortex contributes approximately 80% to the hair's overall strength.
Intensity refers to the strength of a color tone.
Volume measures the potential oxidation strength of hydrogen peroxide.

Additional Techniques

Patch tests may also be referred to as predisposition tests, giving an allergy or sensitivity indication.
The Level System assesses hair color lightness or darkness.
Dye precursors in permanent color formulas diffuse into the hair shaft.

Melanin and Porosity

Pheomelanin gives red hair its color, while eumelanin accounts for black and brown shades.
Porosity refers to hair’s ability to absorb moisture.
Semipermanent color partially penetrates hair shafts and fades over time.

Hair Density and Treatment

Hair density relates to the number of hairs per square inch on the scalp.
Activators are crucial for increasing the chemical reaction of hydrogen peroxide.
Foil technique utilizes slicing and weaving methods for color application.

Hair Painting Techniques

Baliage refers to the free-form technique of hair painting.
The first step in any color mishap is to remain calm and avoid panic.
Understanding and applying the Law of Color is important for successful color services.

Additional Guidelines

Presoftening is a technique used for treating gray or resistant hair for better color absorption.
Release statements protect salon owners from liability for damages or accidents.
Alkalizing agents open the cuticle for tint penetration and are essential for effective coloring.

Important Reminders

Use white or neutral walls for consultations to enhance color perception.
Always adhere to manufacturer's directions when applying haircolor products.
Powder lighteners should not be applied directly on the scalp.
Temporary hair color products utilize the largest pigment molecules for a less permanent effect.

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Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of hair coloring, including the use of fillers, the Law of Color, and various coloring products and techniques. This quiz covers essential chemical processes and the applications of different hair coloring methods to ensure a complete understanding of the topic.