ABA ABA Color Theory & Hair Coloring 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What are the three primary colors in traditional color theory?
- Red, orange, yellow
- Red, yellow, blue (Correct answer)
- Blue, green, red
- Orange, violet, green
Correct answer: Red, yellow, blue
Red, yellow, and blue are the primary colors from which all other colors can be mixed.
Question 2: What color is produced when equal amounts of red and blue are mixed?
- Orange
- Green
- Violet (purple) (Correct answer)
- Brown
Correct answer: Violet (purple)
Mixing red and blue in equal parts produces violet (purple), a secondary color.
Question 3: On a hair color level system, what does a Level 1 represent?
- Platinum blonde
- Light brown
- Medium red
- Black (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Black
Level 1 on the hair color scale represents the darkest shade — black.
Question 4: What is the purpose of a patch test (allergy test) before applying hair color?
- To check if the color will lift enough
- To determine if the client is allergic to the color ingredients (Correct answer)
- To condition the scalp beforehand
- To test the processing time
Correct answer: To determine if the client is allergic to the color ingredients
A patch test identifies potential allergic reactions to color chemicals before full application, protecting the client's health.
Question 5: What does the term 'tone' refer to in hair coloring?
- The darkness or lightness of the hair
- The warm, cool, or neutral quality of a hair color (Correct answer)
- The amount of developer used
- The brand of hair color
Correct answer: The warm, cool, or neutral quality of a hair color
Tone describes whether a hair color reads as warm (gold, red, orange), cool (ash, violet), or neutral.
Question 6: Which level of developer (peroxide) is typically used to deposit color without significant lightening?
- 10 volume (Correct answer)
- 30 volume
- 40 volume
- 50 volume
Correct answer: 10 volume
10-volume developer deposits color with minimal lift, making it ideal for toning or darkening hair.
ABA ABA Color Theory & Hair Coloring 1
What are the three primary colors in traditional color theory?