What strength hydrogen peroxide would you use if you required 4 shades of lift when using a high lift tint?
A.
6%
B.
9%
C.
3%
D.
12%
2.
What effect will using 20 volume 6% hydrogen peroxide have on the hair?
A.
Assist the deposit of colour into the hair
B.
Lighten hair 3 shades above a base 6
C.
Lighten hair 4 shades above a base 6
D.
Enhance a high lift tint
3.
What effect does heat have when processing hair colour?
A.
The heat will shorten the processing time
B.
The heat will increase the processing time
C.
The heat may cause staining of the scalp
D.
The heat will improve hair condition
4.
Applying heat when colouring hair will:
A.
Speed up the development time
B.
Slow down the development time
C.
Make the colour last longer
D.
Reduce the life of the colour
5.
Which of these solutions is 12% hydrogen peroxide equal to?
A.
10 volume
B.
20 volume
C.
30 volume
D.
40 volume
6.
20 volume peroxide is equal to a solution of:
A.
3%
B.
6%
C.
9%
D.
12%
7.
Which of the following chemical pH strengths is incorrect?
A.
Stabilised hydrogen peroxide 4pH
B.
Bleach 8-9.5pH
C.
Temporary colour 4-5pH
D.
Semi-permanent colour 9pH
8.
Which of the following colouring/lightening products has the highest pH value?
A.
Hydrogen peroxide
B.
Permanent colour
C.
Powder bleach
D.
Semi-permanent colour
9.
Why is applying a post colour treatment to the hair important?
A.
So that a higher charge can be made for the service
B.
It gives a professional impression
C.
It closes the cuticle and restores the pH balance
D.
It locks in oxygen and oxidants
10.
Why is an anti-oxidation conditioning treatment used after tinting?
A.
To avoid excessive colour fade
B.
To make the colour darker
C.
To make the colour lighter
D.
To prevent the colour looking green
11.
Why is pre-pigmenting necessary when colouring highly bleached hair?
A.
Because there is too much red pigment in highly bleached hair
B.
Because there is too little red pigment in highly bleached hair
C.
Because highly bleached hair has more elasticity
D.
Because highly bleached hair has less porosity
12.
Which pigments are the last to leave the hair during lightening?
A.
Melanin
B.
Pheomelanin
C.
Trichosiderin
D.
Eumelanin
13.
How do you recognise hair that will be resistant to artificial colour?
A.
By virgin hair with a shiny, glassy, tightly packed cuticle layer
B.
By hair that has had too many colours on before
C.
By the hair being permed
D.
By the hair being dark
14.
Why would psoriasis affect the delivery of the colouring service?
A.
Because it would be impossible to section the hair
B.
Because the hair would break
C.
Because the affected areas could be aggravated by the colour treatment
D.
Because the colour might stain the scalp
15.
How could trichorrhexis nodosa affect the delivery of the colouring service?
A.
The condition would improve with the colouring service
B.
The condition could be made worse by the chemical processes
C.
Naturally blonde hair could turn green due to the chemical process
D.
The client could develop an allergic skin reaction
16.
What action should you take if skin staining occurred?
A.
Wipe the affected area with wet cotton wool
B.
Rub the affected area with a towel until the staining is removed
C.
Clean the area using stain remover
D.
Clean the area using shampoo
17.
Which of the following is one of the causes of uneven colour?
A.
Too much tint used
B.
Poor application
C.
Conditioner left in the hair
D.
Client always wears their hair up
18.
What action should be taken if a client wants a darker tint to become lighter?
A.
The hair should be bleached
B.
A quasi colour should be used
C.
A stripper should be used to decolour the hair
D.
A high lift tint should be used
19.
What action would you take if you are not sure that you can correct a client's colour?
A.
Explain that you may not be able to achieve the exact result but agree an outcome to improve the existing result
B.
Tell them you are unable to perform the service and suggest that they make an appointment with another salon
C.
Do what you think and hope for the best
D.
Tell them that in your opinion the colour does not need correcting
20.
What action would you take if hair breakage occured during the colouring service?
A.
Immediately cut the rest of the hair so it is the same length as the broken hair
B.
Remove immediately, use reconstructurant and penetrating conditioner
C.
Remove with a product build-up shampoo and apply a light conditioner
D.
Continue with the service and advise the client to use a light conditioner daily for two weeks
21.
What action should you take if under-processing with permanent colour or bleach occured?
A.
Use penetrating conditioner
B.
If hair condition allows it reapply bleach or colour
C.
Remove immediately
D.
Ask the client to come back in a months time
22.
What action should you take if product seepage occurred?
A.
Use restructurant on the affected area
B.
Seek medical advice
C.
Remove the seepage from the affected area with damp tissue
D.
Spot colour/spot weave the affected area
23.
How can skin sensitivity be minimised when working with lighteners?
A.
By always using low strength hydrogen peroxide
B.
By shampooing before application and removing with hot water
C.
By leaving the product on until the client says that it is becoming uncomfortable
D.
By never shampooing before application and avoiding the use of hot water and rubbing too vigorously when removing
24.
When rinsing colour from the hair, why should tepid water and gentle massage be used?
A.
To leave the hair soft and manageable for further services
B.
Because the scalp is sensitive from the chemical used
C.
To enhance the client's enjoyment of the service
D.
To restore the pH balance of the hair
25.
If you wished to refresh the colour on the mid-lengths and ends of the hair, but the hair was porous, which colour product would you be most likely to use?
A.
Permanent tint with water added
B.
Quasi colour
C.
Temporary colour
D.
Vegetable colour
26.
Why would you recommend using quasi colour to restore depth and tone of colour?
A.
To stop the hair becoming too greasy
B.
To maintain optimum hair condition
C.
Because it produces the most natural colour
D.
Because the colour will last longer
27.
What is the rule that can be applied to neutralising unwanted tone?
A.
Check the hair more regularly during development
B.
Keep shampooing the hair using a clarifying shampoo until the tone is removed
C.
Opposites on the colour circle will neutralise each other
D.
Mix primary and secondary colours together
28.
On completion of the colouring service, the client felt their hair was too red. What colour would you use to tone the hair?
A.
Gold
B.
Green
C.
Blue
D.
Purple
29.
Why are semi-permanent colours most likely to give uneven results on hair which is porous?
A.
Because the colour will look dull on the porous areas
B.
Because the colour will not develop on the porous areas
C.
Because the colour may take more vibrantly on the porous areas and may last longer than 6-8 weeks on these areas
D.
Because the colour will only last 3-4 weeks on the porous areas
30.
How can the sequence of application be adapted to suit virgin hair that is being coloured 2 shades lighter than the natural depth and has a high proportion of white hair at the front?
A.
Apply the colour from roots to ends beginning at the back of the head
B.
Apply colour from roots to ends beginning at the front
C.
Apply the colour to mid lengths and ends starting at the back, then when complete apply to roots beginning at the back again
D.
Apply the colour to the front white area first from root to ends, then starting at the back apply to mid lengths and ends, finally apply to the roots in that area
31.
Which of the following is considered to be the greatest risk when applying lightening products to hair that has previously been treated with chemicals?
A.
It will make the hair dry
B.
It will cause the hair to break
C.
It will leave hair dull
D.
It will cause the hair to have split ends
32.
Which one of the following problems can occur when using colour correction products?
A.
Uneven coverage
B.
Buckled ends
C.
Canities
D.
Seborrheic dermatitis
33.
How is hair pre-pigmented?
A.
By applying any warm tone and drying it into the hair before applying the desired colour
B.
By applying the chosen hair colour, shampoo off and re-apply the same colour
C.
By using the tone of the underlying pigment relative to the depth of the hair colour that you are trying to achieve
D.
By using ash tones before applying the desired colour
34.
When colouring resistant white hair, how would you resolve the problem?
A.
By applying the colour normally and shampoo off, dry the hair and apply a second application
B.
By pre-softening the hair by applying 20vol(6%)hydrogen peroxide to the resistant area, place under a hood dryer for 10-20 minutes, then apply the colour required as normal
C.
By the use of a darker colour and leave it to develop for double the development time
D.
By pre-softening the hair by using a good conditioner and a steamer
