Hair Color Theory – Texas Cosmetology State Board Exam
Master hair color theory for the Texas Cosmetology State Board Exam with 32 targeted flashcards. Topics include the law of color, levels and tones, oxidation, color correction, and application techniques essential for passing your state board.
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Question 1
What are the three PRIMARY colors used in hair color theory?
Answer
Red, yellow, and blue are the three primary colors. They cannot be created by mixing other colors together.
Question 2
What colors are produced when two primary colors are mixed together in equal parts?
Answer
Mixing two primary colors produces secondary colors: red + yellow = orange, yellow + blue = green, and red + blue = violet.
Question 3
What is a tertiary color?
Answer
A tertiary color is created by mixing a primary color with an adjacent secondary color, such as red-orange or blue-green.
Question 4
What are complementary colors, and what happens when they are mixed together?
Answer
Complementary colors are directly opposite each other on the color wheel. When mixed together, they neutralize each other and produce a brown or gray tone.
Question 5
Which color is the complementary color of orange, and how is this used in hair coloring?
Answer
Blue is the complement of orange. Blue-based toners or color formulas are used to neutralize unwanted orange tones during color correction.
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