Milady Chapter 21 Workbook 2026 EXAM
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1. How often do clients who color Every 3-12 weeks
their hair usually visit the salon?
2. One of the most creative, Haircoloring
challenging, and inspiring salon
service is __________.
3. Haircoloring has the potential for Creative
being one of the most __________ areas
in which a stylist can choose to
work.
4. List the reasons why a a) haircoloring services provide stylists and
cosmetologist should study and clients with an opportunity for creative
have a thorough understanding of expression and artistry.
haircoloring.
b) haircoloring services can cover gray, enhance
haircuts, and camouflage face-shape
imperfections.
c) being aware of the strong chemical ingredients
in haircoloring, and how they work ensure safe
color services.
,5. What are a few reasons clients a) cover up or blend gray (unpigmented) hair
color their hair?
b) enhance an existing hair color
c) create a fashion statement or statement of self
expression
d) correct unwanted tones in hair caused by
environmental exposure such as sun or chlorine
e) accentuate a particular haircut
6. In addition to the desired results, The structure of the client's hair
what is the determining factor in
choosing which hair color to use
that will affect the quality and
ultimate success of the service?
7. Name and describe the three 1) CUTICLE - the outer most layer of the hair,
main parts of the hair. protects the interior cortex layer, contributes
about 20% of overall strength.
2) CORTEX - middle layer, majority of strength
and elasticity, contains the melanin that
determines hair color.
3) MEDULA - innermost layer, sometimes is
absent from hair, does NOT play a role in the
haircoloring process
8. Which part of the hair contains Cortex
the natural pigment?
9. The natural color of hair is Melanin
determined by this substance.
,10. Hair __________ is determined by the Texture
diameter of an individual hair
strand.
11. In fine hair, the melanin granules Tightly, faster
are grouped more __________, so the
hair takes color __________ and can
look darker.
12. Which hair type can take longer Coarse-textured hair
to process?
13. Hair __________ is the number of Density
hairs per square inch, and can
range from thin to thick.
14. __________ is the hair's ability to Porosity
absorb moisture.
15. Match each of the following A) High porosity - Cuticle is lifted; hair takes
degrees of porosity with its color quickly
description.
B) Low porosity - Cuticle is tight; hair is resistant
C) Average porosity - Cuticle is slightly raised;
hair is normal and processes in average amount
of time
16. A strand of hair that feels smooth Low
with a cuticle that is compact,
dense, and hard has a __________
porosity.
17. Hair that is extremely __________ can Porous
process more quickly and result in a
deeper hair color.
, 18. What is the most important step Learning to identify a client's natural hair color.
in becoming a good colorist?
19. The three main types of melanin 1) Eumelanin - lends black & brown colors to hair
in the cortex are:
2) Pheomelanin - gives blond & red colors to hair
3) Mixed melanin - combination that contains
both eumalanin and pheomelanin
20. T/F Natrual hair color ranges True
from black to dark brown to red,
and from dark blond to light blond.
21. __________ is the varying degrees of Contributing pigment, undertone
warmth exposed during a
permanent color or lightening
process. It is also known as __________.
22. __________ is the unit of Level
measurement used to identify the
lightness or darkness of a color.
23. Haircolor levels are arranged on Darkest, lightest
a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the
__________ and 10 being the __________.
24. T/F Gray hair does not require False
special attention in formulating
haircolor.
25. What is salt-and-pepper hair? When gray hair is blended throughout the head.
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
|ELABORATED &DETAILED ANSWERS!!
Save
Terms in this set (208)
1. How often do clients who color Every 3-12 weeks
their hair usually visit the salon?
2. One of the most creative, Haircoloring
challenging, and inspiring salon
service is __________.
3. Haircoloring has the potential for Creative
being one of the most __________ areas
in which a stylist can choose to
work.
4. List the reasons why a a) haircoloring services provide stylists and
cosmetologist should study and clients with an opportunity for creative
have a thorough understanding of expression and artistry.
haircoloring.
b) haircoloring services can cover gray, enhance
haircuts, and camouflage face-shape
imperfections.
c) being aware of the strong chemical ingredients
in haircoloring, and how they work ensure safe
color services.
,5. What are a few reasons clients a) cover up or blend gray (unpigmented) hair
color their hair?
b) enhance an existing hair color
c) create a fashion statement or statement of self
expression
d) correct unwanted tones in hair caused by
environmental exposure such as sun or chlorine
e) accentuate a particular haircut
6. In addition to the desired results, The structure of the client's hair
what is the determining factor in
choosing which hair color to use
that will affect the quality and
ultimate success of the service?
7. Name and describe the three 1) CUTICLE - the outer most layer of the hair,
main parts of the hair. protects the interior cortex layer, contributes
about 20% of overall strength.
2) CORTEX - middle layer, majority of strength
and elasticity, contains the melanin that
determines hair color.
3) MEDULA - innermost layer, sometimes is
absent from hair, does NOT play a role in the
haircoloring process
8. Which part of the hair contains Cortex
the natural pigment?
9. The natural color of hair is Melanin
determined by this substance.
,10. Hair __________ is determined by the Texture
diameter of an individual hair
strand.
11. In fine hair, the melanin granules Tightly, faster
are grouped more __________, so the
hair takes color __________ and can
look darker.
12. Which hair type can take longer Coarse-textured hair
to process?
13. Hair __________ is the number of Density
hairs per square inch, and can
range from thin to thick.
14. __________ is the hair's ability to Porosity
absorb moisture.
15. Match each of the following A) High porosity - Cuticle is lifted; hair takes
degrees of porosity with its color quickly
description.
B) Low porosity - Cuticle is tight; hair is resistant
C) Average porosity - Cuticle is slightly raised;
hair is normal and processes in average amount
of time
16. A strand of hair that feels smooth Low
with a cuticle that is compact,
dense, and hard has a __________
porosity.
17. Hair that is extremely __________ can Porous
process more quickly and result in a
deeper hair color.
, 18. What is the most important step Learning to identify a client's natural hair color.
in becoming a good colorist?
19. The three main types of melanin 1) Eumelanin - lends black & brown colors to hair
in the cortex are:
2) Pheomelanin - gives blond & red colors to hair
3) Mixed melanin - combination that contains
both eumalanin and pheomelanin
20. T/F Natrual hair color ranges True
from black to dark brown to red,
and from dark blond to light blond.
21. __________ is the varying degrees of Contributing pigment, undertone
warmth exposed during a
permanent color or lightening
process. It is also known as __________.
22. __________ is the unit of Level
measurement used to identify the
lightness or darkness of a color.
23. Haircolor levels are arranged on Darkest, lightest
a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the
__________ and 10 being the __________.
24. T/F Gray hair does not require False
special attention in formulating
haircolor.
25. What is salt-and-pepper hair? When gray hair is blended throughout the head.
