what are the three base placements?
On base (135�), half base (90�), off base (45�)
What are the three base shapes?
rectangular, square & triangle
What degree of over direction does an on base roller live in?
135
how many sections are in a basic perm parting?
9
what are the two types of pin curl?
open & closed
what are the ABCD's of color?
Ammonia, Base, Color/pigment and Developer
what are the two ways to color?
all over & foiling
how many sections are in a single process?
5
what is the definition of density?
the number of individual hairs per square inch
how do we find the complimentary color?
directly across the color wheel
what is the definition of texture? how do we classify texture?
the thickness or diameter of an individual hair. Coarse, medium and fine.
What is the definition of porosity?
the ability of the hair to absorb moisture.
how many levels of lift will you get from 30 volume developer?
3
what are the steps to creating a formulation?
determine natural level % of grey, identity target level, determine the dominant pigment of target level, use color to determine how to neutralize or enhance pigment.
how many levels are you allowed to color down to at one time?
2
what are the three side bonds?
Salt, disulfide, hydrogen
What size sections do we take when working with color? with lightener?
1/4 & 1/8
what size sections do we take when foiling, before skimming?
1/4
what are the three parts of a piece of hair? as stylists, which part do we not come in contact with?
cuticle, cortex & medula <
what is the proper mixing ratio of the color and developer?
1:1
what are the three draping methods?
single, double & neck strip
how do we make a secondary color?
mix two primary colors
how do we mix highlift series for maximum tone?
1:1
how do we mix the highlift series for maximum lift?
2:1
what does upper body control in haircutting?
technique
what does lower body control in haircutting?
shape
what geometric shape has weight evenly distributed from front to back?
square
what technique removes weight and gives hair freedom of movement?
layers
what are the 4 formations of a hair strand?
straight, wavy, curly & extra curly
what are the three pre-dry techniques?
flat wrap, round wrap, directional
what are the three finishing techniques when blow drying?
directional, leafing, round brush
what are the three types of perm?
alkaline, acid, exothermic
what is the perm rinsing rule?
rinse for 5-10 min for 5 inches of hair or less, add 1 additional min for every inch of hair after 5, and rinse with the warmest water the service guest can handle/tolerate
what are the 20 steps to a perm?
consultation (depth, desired end result, type/size of the curl), double drape, release of claims, clarify shampoo, section & wrap, cotton, process, check curl evaluation, rinse, towel blot, paper towel blot, air neutralize, cotton, neutralize, rinse, drop rods, rinse, towel blot, style, 2 minute plan.
true or false: you file the nail edge back and forth with the nail file.
False
what are the 4 steps to brow shaping?
beginning of brow, eyebrow arch, end of brow, balance of brow.
what are the 3 lip shapes and how do you line them?
average (on) small (over) full (under)
how wide should the face be and what do we use to measure?
5 eye width's across
in a well-proportioned face, how do we measure the length of the face?
3 equal sections
how often should a scalp treatment be given?
1-2 weeks for troubled scalps and once a month for normal
what are the 7 face shapes?
oval, round, square, diamond, rectangle, inverted triangle, triangle
what is the purpose of a scalp treatment?
to balance and moisturize the scalp