Chapter 21 Haircoloring

One safety precaution in haircoloring is to never apply color if ____ are present

abrasions

What is added to hydrogen peroxide to increase its chemical action or lifting power?

accelerator

A/an ____ contains a powdered oxidizer that is added to hydrogen peroxide to increase its lifting power

activator

The oxidizer that is added to hydrogen peroxide to increase its chemical action is known as the

activator

What product is used to open the cuticle of the hair fiber so that the tint can penetrate it?

alkalizing agent

Permanent haircolor is applied by either the bowl and brush method or with a/an ____

applicator bottle

The free-form technique of hair painting is also called ____

bailage

The predominant tonality of an existing color is referred to as a/an ___

base color

_______ are specialized preparations designed to help equalize porosity and deposit a base color in one application

color fillers

Primary and secondary colors that are positioned opposite each other on the color wheel are considered to be ____

complementary

Colors tones that are blue, green, and violet are considered to be ____ tones

cool

Porous hair of the same color level will lighten faster than hair that is nonporous because the bleaching agent can enter the ____ rapidly

cortex

A _____ lightener is strong enough for high-lift blonding but gentle enough to use on the scalp

cream

Haircolor that is able to deposit without lifting because it is less alkaline and is mixed with a low volume developer is ____

demipermanent

The number of hairs per square inch (2.5 square centimeters) on the head relates to the hair's ____

density

When performing retouches on red hair, the reds will last longer if you create them using a separate formula with a ____ haircolor product applied to the mid-shaft and ends of the strand

deposit-only

Hair texture is determined by the _____of the individual hair strand

diameter

The melanin that gives black and brown color to hair is known as ___

eumelanin

After the hair goes through the 10 stages of decolorizing, the color that is left in the hair is known as its_____

foundation

A no-lift deposit-only color that adds shine and tone to the hair is called a _______

glaze

Metallic haircolors are also called ____ colors

gradual

Equal parts of blue and yellow mixed together create ____

green

Products created to remove artificial pigment from the hair are known as ____

haircolor removers

An example of a natural or vegetable haircolor obtained from the leaves or bark of plants is _____

henna

A mixture of shampoo and hydrogen peroxide creates a ____

highlighting shampoo

A product prepared by combining permanent haircolor, hydrogen peroxide, and shampoo is ________

highlighting shampoo color/tint

A patch test is generally conducted behind the ear or on the ____________

inside of the elbow

The strength of a color tone is referred to as ____

intensity

The system for understanding color relationships is the ____

law of color

Chemical compounds that lighten hair by dispersing, dissolving, and decolorizing the natural hair pigment are ____

lighteners

When applying haircoloring products, always follow ____

manufacturer's directions

The first important guideline when color services do not turn out as planned or as expected is to ____

not panic

What are the three types of hair lighteners?

oil, cream, powder

Equal parts of red and yellow mixed together create ____

orange

Haircolor that is mixed with a developer and remains in the hair shaft until the new growth of hair occurs is called ____

permanent

Haircoloring products fall into four classifications including temporary, semipermanent, and ____

permanent and demipermanent

The melanin found in red hair is known as ____

pheomelanin

The ability of the hair to absorb moisture is called ____

porosity

Which type of lightener is not used directly on the scalp?

powder

The tint formula in permanent haircolor contains uncolored dye ____, which are small compounds that can diffuse into the hair shaft

precursors

The U.S. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act prescribes that a patch test, also called a/an ____ test, be given twenty-four to forty-eight hours prior to an application of aniline derivative tint

predisposition

The process of treating gray or very resistant hair to allow for better penetration of color is known as ____

presoftening

The preliminary strand test will tell you how the hair will react to the color formula and indicates ____

processing time

To some degree, the ____ is designed to protect the school or salon owner from responsibility for accidents or damages

release statement

Colors achieved by mixing equal parts of two primary colors are called ___

secondary

Haircolor that partially penetrates the hair shaft and stains the cuticle layer, slowly fading with each shampoo, is known as ____

semipermanent

A process that lightens and colors hair in a single application is known as

single-process haircoloring

The two methods of parting hair for a foil technique are ____

slicing and weaving

A combination of equal parts of prepared permanent color mixture and shampoo that is applied during the last 5 minutes of haircolor service is called_______

soap cap

Colored mousses and gels are considered to be in what haircolor category?

temporary

Which type of haircolor product uses the largest pigment molecules?

temporary

A system for understanding color relationships is called _____

the law of color

The method used to analyze the lightness or darkness of a hair color, whether natural or artificial, is called ____

the level system

The term used to describe the warmth or coolness of a color is ____

tone or tonality

Equal parts of red and blue mixed together create ____

violet

The measure of the potential oxidation of varying strengths of hydrogen peroxide is ____

volume

Colors tones that are golden, orange, red, and yellow are considered to be ____ tones

warm

When arranging for a haircolor service consultation, ____ walls are recommended

white or neutral

The cuticle of the hair protects the interior and contributes ____ percent to the overall strength of the hair

20

The cortex or middle layer of the hair gives strength and elasticity and contributes about ____ percent to the overall strength of the hair

80