COSMETOLOGY HAIR COLOR CLINICAL
PORTION EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS
Off the scalp prep & procedure - Answer-Perform predisposition test (if using toner)
Disinfect color table
Arrange implements/supplies: including off the scalp powder lightener, developer, color
bowl, gloves, large tooth comb, tail comb
wash and sanitize hands
perform preliminary strand test
review client card (if applicable)
Procedure
Mix formula
Comb hair as it will be worn
Dip brush in bowl
Apply lightener vertically away from base to ends
Work from front hairline to center back
Repeat app on other side
Follow processing directions
Rinse,shampoo condition and finish hair.
On the scalp - Answer-Double process blonde procedure:
Section hair in 4 sections
Apply barrier cream
Measure and mix formula
Release 1/8" horizontal partings at crown
Apply lightner 1/2" away from scalp through to ends on both sides of strand. If ends are
porous, delay app of lightener until after base app.
Place cotton at base
Work downward to complete back section; lift & bring each parting down for oxidation
Move to sides & use same procedures
Set timer
Perform strand test
Remove cotton & apply newly mixed lightener to base only beginning at top of back
Outline each section and bring down
Perform strand test
Rinse hair with cool water, shampoo &towel dry
Re examine scalp
Mix & apply toner from diagonal back and horizontal partings
Set timer
Perform strand test
Rinse, shampoo, condition & finish hair
, Special effects - Answer-Technique involves the positioning of lights and darks on the
surface of the hair or selected strands throughout the design
Special effects coloring techniques - Answer-Weaving
Slicing
Cap method
Freeform painting
Slicing procedure - Answer-Create a triangle section at fringe
Mix formula
Begin at large end of triangle
Make a horizontal parting & part off a fine slice from top of parting
Position thermal strip underneath slice
Apply lightener in zigzag pattern away from scalp out to ends
Fold thermal strip in half
Release section to remain natural
continue to alternate between highlighted and natural sections
Work toward narrow end of triangle
Clip highlighted section upward
Set timer and follow processing directions
Strand test
Remove thermal strips
Rinse, shampoo, condition&finish hair
Weaving procedure - Answer-Section hair in 4 sections
Mix formula
Begin at nape
Take horizontal parting & weave out selected strands
Position prefolded edge of foil underneath woven strands
Apply lightener from edge of foil to ends
Fold foil upward 2x
Fold sids of foil inward
Create a bricklay pattern
Alternate between natural & highlighted sections
Complete back section
Continue weaving from diagonal back partings, using a bricklay pattern at front side
Complete other side & set timer
Perfform strand test
Remove foils
Rinse, shampoo,& dry hair
Mix toner
Apply toner using base to ends technique from diagonal back & horizontal partings
Set timer
Perform strand test
Rinse, shampoo,& finish hair
PORTION EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS
Off the scalp prep & procedure - Answer-Perform predisposition test (if using toner)
Disinfect color table
Arrange implements/supplies: including off the scalp powder lightener, developer, color
bowl, gloves, large tooth comb, tail comb
wash and sanitize hands
perform preliminary strand test
review client card (if applicable)
Procedure
Mix formula
Comb hair as it will be worn
Dip brush in bowl
Apply lightener vertically away from base to ends
Work from front hairline to center back
Repeat app on other side
Follow processing directions
Rinse,shampoo condition and finish hair.
On the scalp - Answer-Double process blonde procedure:
Section hair in 4 sections
Apply barrier cream
Measure and mix formula
Release 1/8" horizontal partings at crown
Apply lightner 1/2" away from scalp through to ends on both sides of strand. If ends are
porous, delay app of lightener until after base app.
Place cotton at base
Work downward to complete back section; lift & bring each parting down for oxidation
Move to sides & use same procedures
Set timer
Perform strand test
Remove cotton & apply newly mixed lightener to base only beginning at top of back
Outline each section and bring down
Perform strand test
Rinse hair with cool water, shampoo &towel dry
Re examine scalp
Mix & apply toner from diagonal back and horizontal partings
Set timer
Perform strand test
Rinse, shampoo, condition & finish hair
, Special effects - Answer-Technique involves the positioning of lights and darks on the
surface of the hair or selected strands throughout the design
Special effects coloring techniques - Answer-Weaving
Slicing
Cap method
Freeform painting
Slicing procedure - Answer-Create a triangle section at fringe
Mix formula
Begin at large end of triangle
Make a horizontal parting & part off a fine slice from top of parting
Position thermal strip underneath slice
Apply lightener in zigzag pattern away from scalp out to ends
Fold thermal strip in half
Release section to remain natural
continue to alternate between highlighted and natural sections
Work toward narrow end of triangle
Clip highlighted section upward
Set timer and follow processing directions
Strand test
Remove thermal strips
Rinse, shampoo, condition&finish hair
Weaving procedure - Answer-Section hair in 4 sections
Mix formula
Begin at nape
Take horizontal parting & weave out selected strands
Position prefolded edge of foil underneath woven strands
Apply lightener from edge of foil to ends
Fold foil upward 2x
Fold sids of foil inward
Create a bricklay pattern
Alternate between natural & highlighted sections
Complete back section
Continue weaving from diagonal back partings, using a bricklay pattern at front side
Complete other side & set timer
Perfform strand test
Remove foils
Rinse, shampoo,& dry hair
Mix toner
Apply toner using base to ends technique from diagonal back & horizontal partings
Set timer
Perform strand test
Rinse, shampoo,& finish hair
