ABA Color Theory & Hair Coloring Flashcards
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What are the three primary colors in traditional color theory?
Answer: Red, yellow, blue
Red, yellow, and blue are the primary colors from which all other colors can be mixed.
What color is produced when equal amounts of red and blue are mixed?
Answer: Violet (purple)
Mixing red and blue in equal parts produces violet (purple), a secondary color.
On a hair color level system, what does a Level 1 represent?
Answer: Black
Level 1 on the hair color scale represents the darkest shade — black.
What is the purpose of a patch test (allergy test) before applying hair color?
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.
What does the term 'tone' refer to in hair coloring?
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.
Which level of developer (peroxide) is typically used to deposit color without significant lightening?
Answer: 10 volume
10-volume developer deposits color with minimal lift, making it ideal for toning or darkening hair.