NIC Cosmetology Written (Theory) ExamHair Care and ServicesEasy
A cosmetologist is performing a hair coloring service. After applying a permanent color, the client's hair develops an undesirable green tone. Which complementary color should be used to neutralize this unwanted hue?
- ABlue
- BViolet
- CYellow
- DRed
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Red
On the color wheel, red is directly opposite green. Therefore, red is the complementary color used to neutralize unwanted green tones in hair.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Blue neutralizes orange tones.
- B. Violet neutralizes yellow tones.
- C. Yellow neutralizes violet tones.
Complementary Colors (Color Correction)
Colors directly opposite each other on the color wheel, used to neutralize unwanted tones in hair color.
- Red neutralizes green.
- Blue neutralizes orange.
- Yellow neutralizes violet.
Memory trick: Green needs red to be dead.