Cosmetology Test Haircolor and Lightening 3

Question 1

A client with previously relaxed hair wants a haircolor service. What precaution should the cosmetologist take?

Accepted Answer

Perform a strand test and use a lower-volume developer

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Apply color immediately after a fresh relaxer

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Avoid coloring chemically relaxed hair entirely

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Use 40-volume developer to compensate for resistant hair

Question 2

What does 'contributing pigment' refer to in haircoloring?

Accepted Answer

The underlying warm tones revealed as hair is lightened

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The artificial pigment deposited by the haircolor formula

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The melanin concentration in the cortex before coloring

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The pigment added to developer to control lift

Question 3

Which mixing ratio is standard for most permanent haircolor with 20-volume cream developer?

Accepted Answer

1:1 (color to developer)

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1:2 (color to developer)

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2:1 (color to developer)

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1:3 (color to developer)

Question 4

What is the purpose of a filler in haircoloring?

Accepted Answer

To pre-pigment porous or previously lightened hair before coloring

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To fill in damage on the cuticle before lightening

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To seal the cuticle after color is applied

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To neutralize warm tones before applying ash shades

Question 5

A client has a green cast in her blonde hair from swimming in a chlorinated pool. What is the likely cause?

Accepted Answer

Copper mineral deposits oxidize and bind to the hair shaft

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Chlorine bleaches the hair and reveals undertones

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The pool dye reacts with blonde hair's low melanin

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Alkaline pool water raises the cuticle and traps green pigment

Question 6

Which product should be used to correct brassiness in lightened hair without lifting the hair further?

Accepted Answer

Purple or blue toning shampoo

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High-lift tint with ash pigments

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Bleach powder with 10-volume developer

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Pre-softener followed by demi-permanent color

Question 7

During a double-process blonde service, what is the correct order of steps?

Accepted Answer

Bleach, shampoo and condition, then tone

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Tone, then bleach, then shampoo

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Pre-soften, then bleach and tone simultaneously

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Tone, then apply bleach to roots only