colour worksheet

HAIR AND SKIN TESTS Consult 10a LC Plus

NAME DATE

Complete the chart below summarising when, why and how each hair and skin test is carried out as
part of a consultation service. Then go on and complete the multi-choice questions.

TEST WHEN WHY HOW
SKIN TEST CARRIED OUT CARRIED OUT CARRIED OUT

24-48 hours
before a colour
service (quasi
or permanent
colour).

INCOMPATIBILITY Cut off a few strands of hair and
TEST place in a mix of 20 parts hydrogen
peroxide and 1 part ammonia for
up to 30 minutes. Check results
(discolouration, heat, bubbles or
hair breakage indicate metallic salts
on the hair).

COLOUR TEST Before the
colour service.

POROSITY TEST To check if the cuticle is raised/
ELASTICITY TEST damaged – hair feels rough; or
STRAND TEST closed – hair feels smooth.

To test if the hair will stretch and
spring back in good condition.
Weak hair will need treatments
before any chemical services are
carried out.

Gently wipe the product away from
strands of hair and check the result.

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HAIR AND SKIN TESTS (CONTINUED) Consult 10a LC Plus

PRE-PERM TEST Before the perm

CURL service.

DEVELOPMENT To monitor the perm development
TEST CURL and condition of the hair check
whether the perm has developed
and is ready for neutralising or
requires further development.

Circle the correct answer.

1. Which one of the following best describes why is it important to carry out tests prior to
the service?
a. To advise on suitable products and services
b. To advise on suitable products and tools
c. To advise on suitable stylist and service
d. To advise on suitable tools and stylist

2. The purpose of an elasticity test is to check the condition of the:
a. Medulla
b. Cuticle
c. Cortex
d. Hair

3. Which one of the following is not a potential consequence of failing to carry out hair and
skin tests?
a. Damage to the client’s hair
b. Increased client numbers
c. Client taking legal action
d. Anaphylactic shock

4. Which one of the following best describes why is it important to record the results of tests on
a client record?
a. For future reference, in case of legal action
b. To prevent having to test again at the next visit
c. To make sure enough time is available for the service
d. For future stock control, to make sure products are available

5. Which one of the following are all tests to be carried out before a colour service?
a. Elasticity, skin and strand tests
b. Strand, porosity and colour tests
c. Development test curl and porosity test
d. Elasticity, incompatibility and porosity tests

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