Questions and Answers
Which type of lightener is known for containing conditioning agents, bluing agents, and thickeners?
What is the primary benefit of the bluing agent in cream lighteners?
Which of the following statements about powder lighteners is true?
What distinguishes oil lighteners from cream and powder lighteners?
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If hair is only lightened to the yellow stage, what color may result from applying a blue-based tint?
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Which type of oil lightener is designed to add a specific color tone while lightening?
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What is a common characteristic of cream lighteners?
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Why is it essential to lighten hair to the correct stage of lightness?
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What is the first process in a double-process application?
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What does a toner primarily do to pre-lightened hair?
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Why is a patch test required before using a toner?
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What color can a toner appear as in the bottle?
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What happens to the toner color as it oxidizes?
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What should be done to determine the processing time needed for a desired toner shade?
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What is typically true about the lighter desired color in relation to the foundation color?
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What is the contribution of aniline derivative in toners?
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Study Notes
Off-The-Scalp Lighteners
- Off-the-scalp lighteners are popular choices for hair lightening applications.
Cream Lighteners
- Contain conditioning agents, bluing agents, and thickeners to ensure easy application and prevent running or drying.
- Conditioning agents protect hair during the lightening process.
- Bluing agents neutralize unwanted red and gold tones in hair.
- Thickeners provide application control and prevent overlap.
Powder Lighteners
- Also known as paste, speed, or quick lighteners, they contain oxygen-releasing boosters for rapid results.
- Stay in place but can dry out quickly.
- Generally stronger than cream or oil lighteners, making them less suitable for direct scalp use.
- Directions must be followed carefully for safety during applications.
Oil Lighteners
- Less popular than cream or powder lighteners, primarily consist of hydrogen peroxide with sulfonated oil.
- Mildest on-the-scalp lightening option, suitable for one to two levels of lift.
- Types include:
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Color Oil Lighteners: Add temporary tones while lightening:
- Gold: Adds golden tones depending on base hair color.
- Silver: Minimizes red/gold tones; effective on gray or white hair.
- Red: Introduces red highlights during lightening.
- Drab: Adds ash tones and reduces warmth in underlying pigments.
- Neutral Oil Lighteners: Remove pigment without adding color, useful for pre-softening hair.
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Color Oil Lighteners: Add temporary tones while lightening:
Contribution Of Underlying Pigment
- Achieving the correct lightness stage is crucial as remaining pigment influences final color results.
- For instance, lightening to a yellow stage with a blue-based tint can result in a green hue due to color mixing principles.
Contributing Pigment (Undertones)
- Lightest blond: Pale yellow
- Very light blond: Yellow or gold
- Light blond: Yellow/orange
- Medium blond: Orange
- Dark blond: Red/orange
- Light brown: Red
- Medium brown: Red/violet
- Dark brown: Violet
- Very dark brown: Blue/violet
- Black: Blue
Toners
- Toners are permanent haircolor products applied to pre-lightened hair to achieve desired tones or neutralize unwanted undertones.
- Effective against brassy red tones by using complementary color theory (e.g., green-based toners).
- Toners deposit pigment but do not lighten hair; typically available in pale blonde shades.
- Ingredients may include aniline derivatives, requiring a patch test 24-48 hours before use.
- Toner colors in the bottle can differ from final results; they undergo color changes during oxidation.
- Used in double-process applications:
- First process: Lightener application
- Second process: Toner application
- Proper lightening stage is essential for effective toner results, with manufacturer's guidelines on contributing colors to achieve various hues.
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Explore the essential features and benefits of off-the-scalp lighteners, specifically cream lighteners. This quiz covers their composition, such as conditioning agents, bluing agents, and thickeners, and how they enhance hair treatment. Test your knowledge on the popular techniques and their effects on hair color.
