Cosmetology Hair Coloring and Color Theory 3

Question 1

Color correction is most commonly required when:

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Previously applied hair color produced undesirable results that need to be fixed

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A client wants to transition from natural to colored hair for the first time

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A client wants to cover newly grown gray hair

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A client wants to refresh a faded color to its original shade

Question 2

To neutralize unwanted brassy orange tones in lightened hair, a colorist should use a toner containing:

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Blue or violet tones

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Red or copper tones

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Yellow or golden tones

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Green or ash tones

Question 3

When lightening hair that was previously colored with permanent color, what step is typically required before recoloring?

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Color removal or stripping

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A patch test on the scalp

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A color-filling treatment

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A deep conditioning treatment

Question 4

A 'color filler' is most often used on hair that has been:

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Over-processed and is lacking natural underlying pigment

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Recently colored with semi-permanent color

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Virgin (never chemically treated) hair

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Naturally dark hair being colored to a darker shade

Question 5

What is the recommended sequence when transitioning a client from very dark hair to a light blonde shade?

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Pre-lighten the hair first, then tone it to the desired blonde shade

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Apply a high-lift blonde color directly to the dark hair in one step

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Apply demi-permanent blonde directly over dark hair for a gradual result

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Use a permanent blonde color with 40-volume developer applied twice

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of using a 40-volume developer with hair color?

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To achieve the greatest degree of lift (lightening) along with color deposit

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To deposit maximum color without any lifting

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To cover resistant gray hair with greater penetration

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To refresh and revive faded haircolor

Question 7

What is the standard mixing ratio for most professional permanent hair color formulas?

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1 part color to 1 part developer (1:1)

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1 part color to 2 parts developer (1:2)

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2 parts color to 1 part developer (2:1)

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1 part color to 3 parts developer (1:3)