ABA ABA Color Theory & Hair Coloring

Question 1

What are the three primary colors in traditional color theory?

Accepted Answer

Red, yellow, blue

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Violet (purple)

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Black

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

To determine if the client is allergic to the color ingredients

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

The warm, cool, or neutral quality of a hair color

Answer

Tone describes whether a hair color reads as warm (gold, red, orange), cool (ash, violet), or neutral.

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