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A client's hair is at a level 6 (dark blonde) and she wants to achieve a level 9 (light blonde). How many levels of lift are needed?
Answer: 3 levels
Moving from level 6 to level 9 requires lifting 3 levels (6→7→8→9) of natural pigment from the hair.
The Fitzpatrick Scale is used to classify a client's:
Answer: Skin type and sun sensitivity
The Fitzpatrick Scale categorizes skin into six types (I–VI) based on its reaction to sun exposure and melanin content.
Which nail shape is recommended for clients with wide nail beds to create a slimmer appearance?
Answer: Almond
The almond shape narrows toward the tip, creating an elongating illusion that helps a wide nail bed appear slimmer.
The chemical that raises the pH of hair and opens the cuticle during permanent color application is:
Answer: Ammonium hydroxide
Ammonium hydroxide (ammonia) in permanent hair color raises the pH and swells the cuticle to allow color molecules to enter the cortex.
Which infection control term means destroying all microbial life including bacterial spores?
Answer: Sterilization
Sterilization is the complete destruction of all microbial life, including the most resistant bacterial endospores.
When performing a Virgin application of hair color, the formula is applied:
Answer: From mid-shaft first, then the ends, and finally the roots
In a virgin application, color is applied to mid-shaft and ends first since body heat accelerates processing at the roots, which receive color last.
The technical term for the study of hair, including its diseases and care, is:
Answer: Trichology
Trichology is the branch of science dedicated to the study and treatment of the hair and scalp.