332A Hair Colouring Theory and Application 4

Question 1

What is a double-process colour service?

Accepted Answer

A two-step service involving lightening the hair first then toning to the desired shade

Answer

A double-process colour involves two separate chemical steps: first, the hair is lightened (bleached) to the required level, then a toner or colour is applied to achieve the desired final shade. It is used when more than 4 levels of lift are needed.

Question 2

What is the colour wheel relationship between violet and yellow?

Accepted Answer

They are complementary (opposite) colours

Answer

Violet and yellow are complementary colours, positioned directly opposite each other on the colour wheel. Violet toners are used to neutralize unwanted yellow tones in lightened or grey hair.

Question 3

What does the term 'tone' refer to in hair colour?

Accepted Answer

The warmth or coolness of a colour, described as the hue

Answer

Tone (or hue) refers to the warmth or coolness of a hair colour — whether it is ash (cool), neutral, or warm (gold, copper, red). It is separate from the level (lightness/darkness).

Question 4

What is the purpose of a colour remover or colour stripper?

Accepted Answer

To break down and remove artificial colour molecules from the hair

Answer

A colour remover or stripper is a product that shrinks or breaks down artificial colour molecules in the cortex so they can be washed out. It is used in colour correction to remove unwanted permanent or demi-permanent colour.

Question 5

What is balayage?

Accepted Answer

A freehand painting technique where colour is swept onto the hair surface for a natural, sun-kissed effect

Answer

Balayage is a French freehand colouring technique where lightener or colour is painted directly onto the hair surface without foils. It creates a soft, graduated, natural-looking highlighted effect.

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332A Hair Colouring Theory and Application 4