Florida Cosmetology Licensing ExamChemical ServicesEasy
A client desires a permanent hair color that will provide full gray coverage and a vibrant, long-lasting result. Which type of hair color product is best suited for this purpose?
- ATemporary hair color
- BSemi-permanent hair color
- CPermanent hair color
- DDemi-permanent hair color
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Permanent hair color
Permanent hair color is formulated to provide full gray coverage and a long-lasting, vibrant color result because it penetrates the hair shaft and chemically alters the natural pigment.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Temporary hair color washes out easily and offers no gray coverage.
- B. Semi-permanent hair color lasts through several shampoos and offers minimal to no gray blending, not full coverage.
- D. Demi-permanent hair color offers excellent gray blending but not full, opaque gray coverage, and fades over time.
Permanent Hair Color
A hair color product that permanently alters the hair's natural pigment, providing full gray coverage and long-lasting results by penetrating the hair shaft.
- Uses an alkaline agent (like ammonia) and an oxidant (developer).
- Lifts natural pigment and deposits new color simultaneously.
- Requires regrowth touch-ups.
Memory trick: For 'Forever' color and 'Full' gray, 'Permanent' is the only way.