Red Seal Cosmetology Practice Exam

Which colour has large pigment molecules that don't penetrate the cuticle layer in temporary hair color?

1. Black

2. Red

3. Any color

4. None

The correct answer is: Any color

Temporary hair color works by coating the hair with pigmented compounds, which then sit on top of the hair shaft without penetrating the cuticle layer. This is why any colour option is the correct answer, as all colours in temporary hair color formulas have large pigment molecules that do not penetrate the cuticle layer. Option A is incorrect because black is just one example of a colour option within temporary hair color that fits this description. Option B is incorrect because red is another example of a colour option within temporary hair color that fits this description. Option D is incorrect because even though there may be no specific colour mentioned, all colours in temporary hair color fit this description and can be considered correct.