Milady Cosmetology Haircoloring and Lightening Questions and Answers

Question 1

A client with natural level 5 hair wants to achieve a level 9 blonde.
This process will require lightening the hair first and then applying a separate color to tone it.
Which of the following services is being performed?

Accepted Answer

A double-process color

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A single-process color

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A semi-permanent color

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A glaze application

Question 2

When mixing a primary color with a neighboring secondary color on the color wheel, what type of color is created?

Accepted Answer

A tertiary color

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A complementary color

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An intense color

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A primary color

Question 3

Which type of hair lightener is generally used for off-scalp applications like foiling or balayage and comes in a thicker consistency that expands less?

Accepted Answer

Clay lightener

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Oil lightener

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Cream lightener

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Powder lightener

Question 4

A client's hair is determined to have low porosity. How will this characteristic likely affect the hair coloring process?

Accepted Answer

The hair will be resistant to color penetration, possibly requiring longer processing time.

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The hair will absorb color very quickly and fade fast.

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The color will process faster and appear lighter than desired.

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The hair will accept color evenly but will not hold cool tones.

Question 5

What is the primary function of hydrogen peroxide (developer) when mixed with an oxidative hair color, such as permanent color?

Accepted Answer

To act as a catalyst, activating the color molecules and helping them penetrate the cortex.

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To condition the hair shaft during the coloring process.

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To coat the outside of the hair cuticle with color molecules for a temporary effect.

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To lower the pH of the hair color formula to prevent scalp irritation.

Question 6

Which category of haircolor is non-oxidative, does not require a developer, and has large color molecules that only coat the outside of the cuticle, resulting in color that lasts for only a few shampoos?

Accepted Answer

Temporary haircolor

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Permanent haircolor

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Demi-permanent haircolor

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High-lift tint

A client with natural level 5 hair wants to achieve a level 9 blonde.This process will require lightening the hair first and then applying a separate color to tone it.Which of the following services is being performed?

A client with natural level 5 hair wants to achieve a level 9 blonde.
This process will require lightening the hair first and then applying a separate color to tone it.
Which of the following services is being performed?