Cosmetology Test Haircolor and Lightening 2

Question 1

What is the term for the process of removing artificial haircolor from the hair shaft?

Accepted Answer

Color stripping

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Color correction

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Color extraction

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Color lifting

Question 2

Which haircolor level system ranges from 1 (darkest) to 10 (lightest)?

Accepted Answer

Depth system

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Tone system

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Lift system

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Saturation system

Question 3

A client wants to go from level 4 brown to level 9 blonde in one service. What is the most appropriate approach?

Accepted Answer

Apply bleach only and tone after

Answer

Apply a high-lift tint with 40-volume developer

Answer

Apply a single-process color with 20-volume developer

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Use a demi-permanent color with 10-volume developer

Question 4

What causes haircolor to fade faster when exposed to sunlight?

Accepted Answer

Oxidation from UV rays breaks down color molecules

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Melanin reactivates and pushes out artificial pigment

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Sunlight causes the cuticle to permanently close

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Heat from the sun rebuilds disulfide bonds

Question 5

When performing a highlighting service, foils are placed to avoid touching the scalp primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Avoid scalp irritation and achieve a grow-out effect

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Prevent the client from feeling heat

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Prevent bleeding between foil sections

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Allow the color to process at a cooler temperature

Question 6

What is the primary difference between a tint and a toner in haircoloring?

Accepted Answer

Tints contain ammonia and lift while toners deposit tone without significant lift

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Tints only deposit color while toners only lift color

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Toners contain higher developer volumes than tints

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Tints are permanent while toners are always temporary

Question 7

Which of the following best describes 'on-the-scalp' bleach?

Accepted Answer

A bleach formula safe for direct scalp application

Answer

Any bleach applied without foils

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A bleach used exclusively for highlights

Answer

A bleach mixed with a high-volume developer for off-scalp use only