Advanced Hair Coloring Techniques and Theory

1. What are the two main categories of oxidative colors?

Semi-permanent colors and temporary colors

Natural colors and synthetic colors

Demi-permanent colorspermanent colors

Warm colors and cool colors

In the world of hair coloring, oxidative colors are typically classified into demi-permanent colors, which last longer than semi-permanent colors but not as long as permanent colors, and permanent colors, which fully penetrate the hair shaft and last until new growth emerges.

Explanation

In the world of hair coloring, oxidative colors are typically classified into demi-permanent colors, which last longer than semi-permanent colors but not as long as permanent colors, and permanent colors, which fully penetrate the hair shaft and last until new growth emerges.

2. What are demi-permanent colors typically known as?

Direct dyes

Permanent colors

Known as long lasting semi-permanent colors

Temporary colors

Demi-permanent colors are often confused with semi-permanent colors, but they are actually known as long lasting semi-permanent colors because they last longer than traditional semi-permanent colors but are not permanent like true permanent colors.

Explanation

Demi-permanent colors are often confused with semi-permanent colors, but they are actually known as long lasting semi-permanent colors because they last longer than traditional semi-permanent colors but are not permanent like true permanent colors.

3. What is the purpose of a lower strength developer in hair coloring?

It is designed to improve hair texture.

It helps to condition the hair.

It is used for creating highlights.

Used for depositing color

A lower strength developer is specifically formulated to facilitate the color depositing process during hair coloring, rather than altering hair texture, conditioning, or creating highlights.

Explanation

A lower strength developer is specifically formulated to facilitate the color depositing process during hair coloring, rather than altering hair texture, conditioning, or creating highlights.

4. What is the purpose of a higher strength developer in the hair coloring process?

It provides a longer lasting color result.

Used for lifting color

It is used to add shine to the hair.

It helps to prevent hair damage during coloring.

A higher strength developer is used to lift the existing hair color, allowing for a lighter shade to be achieved.

Explanation

A higher strength developer is used to lift the existing hair color, allowing for a lighter shade to be achieved.

5. What are fillers, concentrates, intensifiers, and drabbers used for in the context of hair colors?

Used to modify the intensity, tonality or lasting ability of hair colors

Tools for cutting and styling hair.

Techniques for hair coloring application.

Products used for hair conditioning and hydration.

Fillers, concentrates, intensifiers, and drabbers are specifically designed products used in hair coloring to alter and enhance the color results by adjusting intensity, tonality, or lasting ability, rather than being tools for cutting, conditioning products, or application methods.

Explanation

Fillers, concentrates, intensifiers, and drabbers are specifically designed products used in hair coloring to alter and enhance the color results by adjusting intensity, tonality, or lasting ability, rather than being tools for cutting, conditioning products, or application methods.

6. What is a lightener typically used for?

To treat scalp conditions such as dandruff or psoriasis.

To add volume and texture to the hair.

Applied directly to the scalp are generally mild with a cream or oil consistency

To darken the overall color of the hair.

Lighteners are products used to lighten the hair, typically by bleaching it. They are applied directly to the scalp to achieve desired lightening effects.

Explanation

Lighteners are products used to lighten the hair, typically by bleaching it. They are applied directly to the scalp to achieve desired lightening effects.

7. What is off the scalp lightener?

A type of styling gel used for creating volume in hair.

Powder bleaches that contain alkaline salts and are stronger and faster when lifting color from the hair

A type of hair conditioner used to reduce frizz.

A type of hair dye used to darken hair color.

Off the scalp lightener refers to powder bleaches that contain alkaline salts and are specifically designed to lift color from the hair. It is important to note that off the scalp lighteners are used for lightening hair and not for conditioning, darkening, or styling purposes.

Explanation

Off the scalp lightener refers to powder bleaches that contain alkaline salts and are specifically designed to lift color from the hair. It is important to note that off the scalp lighteners are used for lightening hair and not for conditioning, darkening, or styling purposes.

8. What does the number 10 represent in the context of decolorization?

Number of stages of decolorization

PH level of the solution

Temperature in degrees Celsius

Duration of the decolorization process

In the context of decolorization, the number 10 typically refers to the number of stages involved in the process.

Explanation

In the context of decolorization, the number 10 typically refers to the number of stages involved in the process.

9. What are the steps in color formulation?

Applying the color directly to the hair without any prior assessment

Using random color products without knowing their compatibility with hair type or desired outcome

Guessing the desired color without considering existing hair color or texture

Color formulation requires a systematic approach involving analysis, identification, and selection to achieve the desired result.

Explanation

Color formulation requires a systematic approach involving analysis, identification, and selection to achieve the desired result.