Texas Cosmetology Operator Written ExamHair Care ServicesMedium
A cosmetologist is performing a hair coloring service on a client who desires a subtle, temporary change that will wash out after one or two shampoos. Which type of hair color product should the cosmetologist use?
- APermanent hair color
- BTemporary hair color
- CSemi-permanent hair color
- DDemi-permanent hair color
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Temporary hair color
Temporary hair colors are large pigment molecules that coat the cuticle and do not penetrate, making them easy to wash out after one or two shampoos. This matches the client's desire for a subtle, temporary change.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Permanent hair color lightens and deposits, lasting until new growth appears.
- C. Semi-permanent hair color deposits color but does not lighten, lasting 4-6 shampoos.
- D. Demi-permanent hair color deposits color but does not lighten, lasting 4-6 weeks.
Temporary Hair Color
Hair color products that create a temporary change by coating the hair shaft with large pigment molecules that do not penetrate the cuticle, washing out easily.
- Contains large pigment molecules
- Does not penetrate the cuticle layer
- Washes out after 1-2 shampoos
- No chemical change to the hair
- Offers subtle color changes or bold fashion colors
Memory trick: Think of the 'T' in Temporary for 'Transient' color.