Barbering Program

Chapter 18: Haircoloring & Lightening

Color Theory, Application & Formulation|37 Questions|Board Exam Prep

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Vocabulary Matching

Match each numbered term with the correct lettered definition.

Terms

1.Haircoloring

2.Primary colors

3.Secondary colors

4.Complementary colors

5.Level

6.Tone

7.Developer

8.Lightener

9.Virgin application

10.Patch test

Definitions

A.Colors created by mixing equal parts of two primary colors: orange, green, and violet

B.Red, yellow, and blue; the fundamental colors that cannot be created by mixing other colors

C.The professional practice of changing the color of hair using temporary, semi-permanent, or permanent products

D.Applying color to hair that has not been previously colored

E.The warmth or coolness of a hair color; described as warm, cool, or neutral

F.A product that removes natural or artificial pigment from the hair through oxidation

G.The degree of lightness or darkness of a hair color on a scale of 1 (black) to 10 (lightest blonde)

H.A test performed 24-48 hours before a color service to check for allergic reaction

I.An oxidizing agent (hydrogen peroxide) mixed with permanent color to activate the color process

J.Colors positioned directly opposite each other on the color wheel; used to neutralize unwanted tones

Fill in the Blank

Complete each statement with the correct term or phrase.

Question 11Fill in the Blank

The three primary colors are red, yellow, and

Question 12Fill in the Blank

Colors opposite each other on the color wheel are called colors

Question 13Fill in the Blank

The system rates hair color darkness from 1 (black) to 10 (lightest blonde)

Question 14Fill in the Blank

is an oxidizing agent mixed with haircolor to activate the coloring process

Question 15Fill in the Blank

A test should be performed 24-48 hours before a color service to check for allergies

Question 16Fill in the Blank

To neutralize unwanted orange tones, a barber would use a -based color

Question 17Fill in the Blank

Permanent haircolor works by penetrating the layer of the hair shaft

Question 18Fill in the Blank

A application refers to coloring hair that has never been chemically colored

Multiple Choice

Select the best answer for each board-exam style question.

Question 19Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a secondary color?

A. Red

B. Blue

C. Orange

D. Yellow

Question 20Multiple Choice

To neutralize unwanted brassiness (orange tones), which color should be used?

A. Red

B. Yellow

C. Blue

D. Green

Question 21Multiple Choice

Permanent haircolor requires which of the following to process?

A. Water only

B. Developer (hydrogen peroxide)

C. Heat lamp

D. Neutralizer

Question 22Multiple Choice

The level system in haircoloring measures:

A. The warmth of a color

B. The degree of lightness or darkness

C. The amount of gray coverage

D. The processing time

Question 23Multiple Choice

A patch test is performed to:

A. Determine the processing time

B. Check for allergic reactions before a color service

C. Test the color on a hair swatch

D. Measure the hair porosity

Question 24Multiple Choice

Which type of haircolor penetrates the cortex and creates a permanent change?

A. Temporary

B. Semi-permanent

C. Demi-permanent

D. Permanent (oxidative)

Question 25Multiple Choice

When lightening hair, the natural underlying pigment is revealed in what order?

A. Red to yellow to orange

B. Black to blue to brown

C. Brown to red to orange to yellow

D. Yellow to orange to red

Question 26Multiple Choice

Volume in developer refers to:

A. The amount of product used

B. The concentration of hydrogen peroxide

C. The temperature of the developer

D. The level of the color

True / False

Write T for True or F for False in the blank.

Question 27True / False

Permanent haircolor can lighten and deposit color in the same process.

Question 28True / False

Semi-permanent color requires developer to process.

Question 29True / False

The patch test should be performed at least 24-48 hours before a color service.

Question 30True / False

Primary colors can be created by mixing secondary colors.

Question 31True / False

A higher volume developer lifts more levels than a lower volume developer.

Question 32True / False

Temporary color penetrates the cortex of the hair shaft.

Question 33True / False

Understanding the law of color is essential for proper color formulation.

Question 34True / False

All clients can receive color services without any preliminary testing.

Short Answer

Answer each question in 2-3 complete sentences.

Question 35Short Answer

Explain the law of color, including primary, secondary, and complementary colors, and how this knowledge applies to correcting unwanted tones.

Question 36Short Answer

Describe the difference between temporary, semi-permanent, demi-permanent, and permanent haircolor categories.

Question 37Short Answer

Why is a patch test essential before performing haircolor services, and what should a barber do if a positive reaction occurs?