L3 Colour Correct Services 1 Online version
L3 Hair - 541 Provide colour correction services (questions 1 - 40). Please also complete Part 2 of this course as there may be over 80 questions in the actual test. Please allow 43
1
How can contracting contact dermatitis be avoided when carrying out colour correction services?
a
Wearing gloves throughout the service
b
Only wearing gloves during the application
c
Only wearing gloves during removal
d
Thoroughly washing hands, before, during and after the service
2
What is contact dermatitis?
a
An allergic inflammation of the skin characterised by redness
b
An allergy marked by the eruption of weals with severe itching
c
Redness covered with silvery scales
d
An infection of the skin
3
Why is it important for the stylist to wear personal protective equipment when carrying out colour correction services?
a
To protect the client from spillage or allergic reaction
b
To protect themselves from spillage or allergic reaction
c
To ensure that their clothes are sterile
d
Because it is easier to perform the service correctly
4
In which system can inhalation of powder lighteners cause health risks?
a
The respiratory system
b
The digestive system
c
The reproductive system
d
The integumentary system
5
Which of the following is a contraindication to using lighteners?
a
Dark hair depth of a 3
b
Over processed hair
c
Blonde hair depth of an 8
d
Hair previously treated with chemicals
6
What precautions must be taken when handling powder lightening products?
a
Open the doors and windows to allow ventilation
b
Keep the powder off the skin
c
Use personal protective equipment
d
Rinse hands immediately after use
7
Which of these is most important to do when carrying out a consultation for colour correction?
a
Make sure that the consultation lasts for at least an hour so that a high charge can be made
b
Ensure that the colourist selects the colours they think will look best
c
Advise the client that the service will take at least four hours
d
Establish an accurate account of the history of the hair treatments and results from the client
8
Why is it important to record client responses to questioning?
a
Because that is what you have been told to do
b
In case you forget what the client said
c
As evidence in case of any problems
d
So that the service is quicker and easier
9
Which of the following describes the legal requirement for client consultation when colouring and lightening hair?
a
To prevent the client from giving false information
b
To allow the client discounts when appropriate
c
To ensure that the salon manager is satisfied that all stylists are adhering to company policies
d
To give an accurate record of the client's requirements and the procedures carried out
10
What is the purpose of a skin test?
a
To detect metallic salts
b
To detect PPD sensitivity
c
To see if the skin will stain
d
To see if the chosen colour suits the client
11
Which of the tests listed below identifies the internal condition of the hair?
a
Elasticity test
b
Porosity test
c
Pull test
d
Strand test
12
What is the purpose of a porosity test?
a
To check for allergic reactions
b
To check if the cuticle scales are raised in which case the hair will accept chemicals more readily
c
To check if the cuticle scales are flat in which case the hair will accept chemicals more readily
d
To check the strength of the hair
13
Why is an incompatibility test carried out before colouring the hair?
a
To check for excessive grease
b
To check for para-compounds
c
To check for metallic salts
d
To check for parasites
14
Before attempting to bleach dark hair to a very light blonde, which of the following tests should be carried out?
a
Incompatibility test to determine the timing of the service
b
Pull test to check the strength of the hair root
c
Progress test to check the final colour result
d
Strand colour test to determine the result
15
Why do we undertake a skin test?
a
To check for allergic reactions to para dyes
b
To check the hairs' internal reaction to colour molecules
c
To identify if the chosen colour is suitable for the client
d
To ensure the skin is not porous
16
Which test is used for checking the presence of metallic salts?
a
Strand test
b
Curl test
c
Elasticity test
d
Incompatibility test
17
Why is a porosity test carried out?
a
To identify the condition of the medulla in the hair
b
To identify how fast the client’s hair grows
c
To identify the condition of the hair cuticle
d
To identify the strength of the cortex
18
Why is it important to follow the manufacturers' instructions when skin testing?
a
To make cost effective use of the products
b
So that the salon can retail the product for home use
c
To ensure that the service is completed in a commercially acceptable time
d
To satisfy legal requirements
19
Ideally how long before the application of a para dye should a skin test be applied?
a
12-24 hours
b
72-96 hours
c
24-48 hours
d
1 week
20
When and how would you carry out a strand test?
a
After colour has been processed and developed, rub a strand of hair lightly with the back of a comb to remove the surplus colour, check whether the colour remaining is evenly distributed thoughout the hair length. If it is even, remove the rest of the colour and if uneven allow processing to continue applying more colour if necessary
b
Before the colour has developed, comb the hair through to further distribute the colour, leave for a further 10 minutes applying more colour halfway through if necessary
c
Throughout the processing and developing, check the strands of hair by combing them through and checking that the colour is even. If it is not, wash the colour off and start again applying a thicker covering of colour to each strand. Once you have established that the colouring is even allow processing to continue for a further 5 minutes
d
Before the colour has developed rub your fingers over the hair to firstly remove any debris from the strand and after the hair has developed to remove any excess colour. Check the distribution of colour and if the colour is unevenly distributed, slide your fingers down each strand to spread the colour evenly
21
When and how is an elasticity test carried out on the hair before colouring or lightening?
a
Prior to chemical treatments and services, take a couple of strands hair between your fingers, hold them at the roots and the ends and gently pull the hair between the two points to see if the hair will stretch and return to its original length
b
After chemical treatments and services, take large areas of hair between your fingers, hold them at the roots and gently pull the hair to see if the hair will stretch and return to its original length
c
Before and after chemical treatments and services, take large areas of hair between your fingers, hold them at the ends and gently pull the hair to see if the hair will stretch
d
Throughout the service, take small amounts of hair between your fingers, hold them at the roots and pull the hair as far as it will stretch and see if it will maintain the stretch
22
If a skin test resulted positively, what would you advise your client?
a
Recommend the client has only semi-permanent colours
b
To apply the colour but only leave it on for half the recommended development time
c
To go ahead with the colour as planned
d
Ask the client to try another salon
23
Which of the following could be a serious consequence of failing to carry out tests?
a
The colour will take too quickly
b
It could result in an allergic reaction
c
The colour will not last as long as it should
d
The scalp may become oily
24
What action should be taken when there is an adverse reaction to tests?
a
Extra care should be taken when colour is applied
b
The matter should be reported to all salon staff
c
Do not carry out the service and refer to GP if necessary
d
Take extra care to ensure the client is not aware
25
What action should you take if when carrying out the incompatability test the mixture bubbles, heats up or discolours?
a
Wait until the mixture stops bubbling or heating up and carry out the service as soon as possible before further discolouration takes place
b
Carry on with the service as normal
c
Do not carry out the service
d
Put the mixture in a cool place for 15 minutes and carry out the service as normal
26
What action should be taken if a client experiences a contra-action to the colouring or lightening product?
a
The client should be advised that they will need to put up with the discomfort until the colour has developed sufficiently to be removed
b
The client should be advised that this is a common reaction and the service continued
c
The client should be checked again in 5 minutes
d
The client should have the product removed at once
27
Why is it important to accurately record test results?
a
To save time when carrying out colour services in the future
b
To save information for future use and avoid mistakes and litigation
c
To make an informed judgement whether to continue the service
d
To show the client that you understand the colouring process
28
What is the main purpose of the International Colour Chart (ICC)
a
To enable the target shade to be accurate
b
To provide a common number system for colour selection
c
To allow the client to choose a suitable colour
d
To encourage the client to have additional services
29
What is the main purpose of an International Colour Chart?
a
To enable the colour technician to compare tones
b
To provide a standardised system between manufacturers for colour selection
c
To allow the client to choose a suitable colour
d
To encourage the client to have additional services
30
How is a colour selection made?
a
Lighter colours should always be chosen
b
The colour should be chosen from the colour chart by the client
c
The client's own depth and tone identified, then the target depth and tone
d
The client should be asked to bring in a picture of the colour result wanted
31
Which of these is a characteristic of quasi colour?
a
It can be used for lightening
b
It stays on the surface of the hair
c
It can be used in colour correction work
d
It can cover white hair completely
32
What is your understanding of the principles of colour correction?
a
To correct a mistake
b
To use a mixture of primary colours only
c
To use a mixture of primary and secondary colours
d
Opposites on the colour circle neutralise each other
33
Your client has long permanently coloured hair with a base of a 3, and wants to go 3 shades lighter. What would you do?
a
Apply bleach all over the hair, allow to lift 3 shades, shampoo off and dry, apply desired shade
b
Talk her into having bleached highlights instead
c
Assess the porosity and intensity of the colour and apply a colour stripper to the most intense parts first and then to the rest of the artificial colour, develop, and shampoo it off when lifted 3 shades. If necessary spot remove over darker areas. Shampoo thoroughly, dry and apply one shade lighter colour than desired
d
Explain to the client the complexity of what she is asking. Suggest to her that you apply her desired shade to the roots only from now on and in time her desired colour will be achieved
34
If a client has a very light golden hair colour, naturally, which of the statements below would best describe the natural distribution of Melanin?
a
The hair contains an even distribution of Eumelanin and Pheomelanin
b
The hair contains a high amount of Eumelanin and a low amount of Pheomelanin
c
The hair contains a high amount of Pheomelanin and low amount of Eumelanin
d
The hair has an uneven distribution of Oxymelanin and Eumelanin
35
What colour hair is canites the name for?
a
Black
b
Blonde
c
Red
d
White
36
When providing colouring and lightening services, why is salon lighting important?
a
It enables the client to see a true colour result
b
It can reduce any harsh tones in the colour
c
It helps absorb the level of shock for the client when they look in the mirror
d
It helps to create a good ambience for the client to see their new colour effect
37
If you are working in a salon with standard fluorescent lighting, which tones will be less visible to the human eye?
a
Red/Gold
b
Violet
c
Blue/Ash
d
Orange
38
What would be the effect of using a colour reducer?
a
It removes natural colour pigment from the hair
b
It allows the hair to absorb colours faster
c
It removes artificial colour pigment only from the cortex of the hair
d
It conditions hair that has been over treated
39
If the client‘s hair is too dark and has a build up of colour what product would you recommend for correction?
a
A colour stripper
b
A temporary toner
c
A semi permanent colour
d
A lighter colour
40
How will permanent colour correction products affect the hair?
a
They will lighten the hair
b
They are very damaging to the hair
c
It is an additional chemical process so may dry the hair and cause it to be more porous than before
d
They will condition it and leave the hair with more shine
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