NIC Cosmetology Written (Theory) ExamHair Care and ServicesMedium
A cosmetologist is performing a color correction service on a client whose hair has been previously lightened and now has an undesirable yellow tone. To neutralize this yellow tone, which complementary color should be added to the color formula?
- AGreen
- BOrange
- CViolet
- DRed
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Violet
On the color wheel, violet is directly opposite yellow. Therefore, violet tones are used to neutralize unwanted yellow undertones in hair color.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Green neutralizes red tones.
- B. Orange neutralizes blue tones.
- D. Red neutralizes green tones.
Complementary Colors (Color Correction)
Colors directly opposite each other on the color wheel, used in hair coloring to neutralize unwanted tones.
- Red neutralizes green
- Yellow neutralizes violet
- Blue neutralizes orange
Memory trick: Yellow hair, 'violet' flair!