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

Answer

Color stripping (also called color removal) uses reducing agents to break down artificial pigment molecules so they can be rinsed from the hair.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Depth system

Answer

The depth system (also called level system) classifies hair from level 1 black to level 10 lightest blonde.

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

Going from level 4 to level 9 typically requires bleach to lift 5 levels, followed by a toner to achieve the desired blonde shade.

Question 4

What causes haircolor to fade faster when exposed to sunlight?

Accepted Answer

Oxidation from UV rays breaks down color molecules

Answer

UV radiation from sunlight oxidizes and degrades artificial color molecules, causing the color to fade or shift tone.

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

Answer

Leaving a small gap from the scalp avoids skin irritation and creates a natural-looking grow-out, which is a hallmark of foil highlights.

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