CCP Color Theory & Formulation 2

Question 1

A client wants to go from a level 4 dark brown to a level 8 light blonde. How many levels of lift are required?

Accepted Answer

4 levels

Answer

Going from level 4 to level 8 requires lifting exactly 4 levels.

Question 2

Which underlying pigment (contributing pigment) is revealed when lifting a level 3 natural hair color?

Accepted Answer

Red-orange

Answer

Level 3 hair reveals a red-orange contributing pigment when lightened.

Question 3

When formulating a toner after a bleach process, the hair appears pale yellow (level 9–10). Which toner would best neutralize brassiness?

Accepted Answer

Violet or purple toner

Answer

Violet/purple toners neutralize yellow tones on pale yellow hair using the law of complementary colors.

Question 4

A client's hair is at level 6 and she wants a cool ash result at the same level. Which action is correct?

Accepted Answer

Use a blue or ash-based color to cancel warm tones

Answer

An ash or blue-based color at the same level counteracts the warm orange undertone present at level 6.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a color filler when toning or coloring previously lightened hair?

Accepted Answer

To replenish missing underlying pigment before coloring

Answer

A filler deposits the missing warm underlying pigment so the final color grabs evenly and appears true-to-shade.

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