Indiana cosmetology state Exam Questions
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Temporary haircolor - answer✔non oxidation colors that make only a physical change, not a
chemical change, in the hair shaft, and no patch test is required
Intensity - answer✔refers to the strength of color
tone - answer✔Also known as hue; the balance of color.
when hair is red - answer✔use green to balance
secondary colors - answer✔color obtained by mixing equal parts of two primary colors
level - answer✔The unit of measurement used to identify the lightness or darkness of a color.
High porosity - answer✔If the cuticle is lifted, overly porous and takes color quickly....fades
quickly
Low porosity - answer✔cuticle is tight..difficult for moisture or chemicals to penetrate
porosity - answer✔hairs ability to absorb moisture
density - answer✔number of hairs per square inch, can range from thin to thick
texture - answer✔diameter of an individual hair strand
cuticle - answer✔outermost layer of the hair...protects the interior cortex layer and contributes
up to 20 percent of the overall strength of the hair
Semi permanent - answer✔no-lift deposit only non oxidation hair color that is not mixed with
peroxide and is formulated to last through several shampoos depending on the hairs porosity
demipermanent haircolor - answer✔also known as no-lift, deposit-only color, is formulated to
deposit but not lighten color.
permanent haircolor - answer✔lighten and deposit color at the same time and in a single
process because they are more alkaline than demipermanent colors and are usually mixed with
a higher volume developer
Aniline derivatives - answer✔Dye precursors that combine with hydrogen peroxide to form a
larger, permanent dye molecule
metallic haircolors - answer✔haircolors containing metal salts that change hair color gradually
by progressive buildup and exposure to air, creating a dull, metallic appearance
hydrogen peroxide developer - answer✔an oxidizing agent that when mixed with an oxidation
haircolor, supplies the necessary oxygen gas to develop the color molecules and create a
change in natural hair color
Toners - answer✔after a highlight service is completed using a lightener, you can tone the hair
to create a softer shade of blonde
New growth - answer✔the procedure for a lightener retouch is the same as that for lightening a
virgin head of hair, except that the mixture is applied only to the new growth as long as that
growth is 1/2 inch (1.25 centimeters) long or less
foil technique - answer✔involves coloring selected strands of hair by slicing or weaving out
sections, placing them on foil or plastic wrap, applying lightener or permanent haircolor, and
then dealing them in a foil or plastic wrap for processing
baliage - answer✔The technique using a free-form of painting hair lightener directly on clean,
styled hair is:
virgin application - answer✔1/4 inch to 1/2 inch (0.6 to 1.25 centimeters) away from the scalp
and includes only the new growth
guideline - answer✔a subsection of hair that determines the length the hair will be cut
ribboning - answer✔technique of forcing the hair between the thumb and the back of the comb
to create tension
base - answer✔panel of hair on which the roller is placed
stem - answer✔Hair between the scalp and the first turn of a roller is the: gives the hair
direction and mobility
curl - answer✔also known as circle, is the hair that is wrapped around the roller...determines
the size of the wave or curl
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