Hair ServicesQuestion 446 of 484
A salon offers both a 'gloss' and a 'glaze' add-on after a color service. Which statement most accurately distinguishes them as commonly used by manufacturers?
a.Both terms are protected by federal trademark and have a single legal definition
b.A gloss is always permanent oxidative color; a glaze is always pure conditioner with no dye
c.Both terms describe semi- or demi-permanent depositing services that add tone and shine; in common usage a 'gloss' is often a demi-permanent (with low-volume developer) that lasts 4 to 6 weeks, while a 'glaze' is often a non-developer acidic deposit that lasts 1 to 2 weeks
d.Both terms describe permanent lifteners that contain bleach
Explanation
Manufacturers use the terms inconsistently, but in common professional usage a GLOSS is a demi-permanent depositing color mixed with low-volume developer (often 5 volume) that lasts 4 to 6 weeks and refreshes tone and adds shine. A GLAZE is typically an acidic, no-developer treatment that coats the cuticle, deposits a faint tone, and lasts 1 to 2 weeks until it shampoos off. Neither term is federally protected. Neither contains lift agents. California licensees perform both services under CCR Title 16 §979.4. Option A invents legal protection. Options B and D mislabel the chemistry entirely.
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