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The layer of the hair that provides strength and elasticity is the:

cortex

In individual hair strands, hair texture is determined by the:

diameter

If the cuticle is lifted, allowing hair to take color quickly, the hair is said to have:

high porosity

Haircolor levels are arranged on a scale from:

1 to 10 Signup and view all the answers

Hair color tones can be described as:

warm, neutral, or cool Signup and view all the answers

Colors that are described as sandy or tan are considered:

natural tones Signup and view all the answers

Which color will help minimize orange tones in the hair?

blue Signup and view all the answers

Pure or fundamental colors that cannot be achieved from a mixture are:

primary colors Signup and view all the answers

The strongest and only cool primary color is:

blue Signup and view all the answers

Red added to blue-based colors will cause them to appear:

lighter Signup and view all the answers

A ________ color is achieved by mixing a secondary color and its neighboring primary color.

tertiary Signup and view all the answers

Depending on the level of color, equal proportions of primary colors will produce:

grey, white, or black Signup and view all the answers

Temporary color pigment molecules do not penetrate because they are:

large Signup and view all the answers

Semi-permanent hair color on average should last:

4-6 weeks Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hair color penetrates the hair shaft and is formulated to deposit but not lift?

Demi-permanent Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hair color lightens and deposits color at the same time and in a single process?

Permanent haircolor Signup and view all the answers

To provide maximum lift in a one process color service, most high lift colors require what developer?

40 vol Signup and view all the answers

During the decolorization process, natural hair can go through as many as:

10 stages Signup and view all the answers

Overlapping color can cause breakage and create a sign or:

line of demarcation Signup and view all the answers

The three forms of hair lighteners are:

oil, powder, and cream Signup and view all the answers

For clients with 80 to 100 percent gray, which haircolor is most flattering?

A blonde shade Signup and view all the answers

To cover unpigmented hair in a salt-and-pepper client, the color formulation should be:

two levels lighter than the natural level Signup and view all the answers

Technique where selected strands are picked up from a narrow section of hair with a zigzag motion of the comb is called:

weaving Signup and view all the answers

The process of pretreating gray or very resistant hair to allow for better penetration is:

presoftening Signup and view all the answers

On a lightener retouch, new growth is lightened:

first Signup and view all the answers

Best way to obtain pale blonde results is:

double process Signup and view all the answers

When hair is violet, what color balances it?

yellow Signup and view all the answers

When hair is blue, what color balances it?

orange Signup and view all the answers

What is true about demi-permanent haircolor?

Deposits but does not lift Signup and view all the answers

During a client consultation you must:

look at the client directly Signup and view all the answers

What words should you use when discussing haircolor with a client?

soft Signup and view all the answers

When performing a strand test, which color should you use?

the color that will be used in the service Signup and view all the answers

Hair that has received a color service previously will:

have greater porosity Signup and view all the answers

Tone refers to:

balance of color Signup and view all the answers

The chemical texture service that loosens overly curly hair into loose curls or waves is:

curl re-formation Signup and view all the answers

The natural pH of hair is:

5.0 Signup and view all the answers

In permanent waving, the size of the curl is determined by the:

size of the rod Signup and view all the answers

The technique of wrapping at a 90-degree angle or straight out from the center is:

half off base placement Signup and view all the answers

Two basic types of wrapping hair around a perm rod are the spiral method and:

croquignole method Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hair Structure and Texture

The cortex is the layer providing strength and elasticity to hair.
Hair texture is determined by the diameter of individual hair strands.
High porosity indicates the cuticle is lifted, allowing color to penetrate quickly.

Hair Color Levels and Tones

Hair color levels range from 1 (darkest) to 10 (lightest).
Tones in hair color can be categorized as warm, neutral, or cool.
Natural tones are described as sandy or tan.

Color Theory

Blue is used to minimize orange tones in hair.
Primary colors are pure colors that cannot be created by mixing.
Blue is the only cool primary color.
Mixing red with blue-based colors results in a lighter appearance.

Color Mixing

A tertiary color forms by mixing a secondary color with its neighboring primary color.
Mixing equal proportions of primary colors produces grey, white, or black.

Hair Color Types

Temporary color molecules are large and do not penetrate the hair shaft.
Semipermanent hair color lasts approximately 4-6 weeks.
Demi-permanent color deposits color without lifting; it penetrates the hair shaft.
Permanent hair color lightens and deposits color simultaneously and is mixed with a high-volume developer for maximum lift, typically requiring a 40 volume developer.

Hair Lightening

Natural hair can go through up to 10 stages during the decolorization process.
Overlapping color can lead to breakage and create a line of demarcation.

Lighteners and Client Specifics

The three forms of hair lighteners are oil, powder, and cream.
For clients with significant gray hair, a blonde shade is the most flattering.
To cover unpigmented hair in salt-and-pepper clients, choose a color formulation two levels lighter than their natural level.

Hair Coloring Techniques

Weaving involves picking selected strands from a narrow hair section and applying lightener.
Presoftening is essential for preparing gray or resistant hair for better color penetration.

Coloring Processes

New growth is lightened first during a lightener retouch.
A double process is the best method for achieving pale blonde results.
Yellow balances violet hair, while orange balances blue hair.

Demipermanent Color Details

Demipermanent hair color deposits without lifting, making it suitable for enhancing existing color.

Client Interaction

During consultations, maintain direct eye contact with the client.
Use soft language when discussing hair color with clients.
Perform strand tests using the color intended for the service.

Hair Characteristics Post-Service

Previously color-treated hair tends to have greater porosity.
Tone refers to the balance of color in hair.

Chemical Texture Services

Curl re-formation loosens overly curly hair into waves or loose curls.
The natural pH of hair is around 5.0.

Perming Techniques

The size of the curl in permanent waving is determined by the size of the rod used.
Half off base placement involves wrapping hair at a 90-degree angle from the center.
The two basic methods of wrapping hair around a perm rod are spiral and croquignole methods.

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