Florida Cosmetology Licensing ExamChemical ServicesMedium
A cosmetologist is performing a color correction service on a client whose hair has unwanted orange tones after a previous lightening service. Which complementary color should be used to neutralize the orange tones?
- ABlue
- BYellow
- CGreen
- DRed
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Blue
According to the color wheel, blue is the complementary color to orange. Therefore, to neutralize unwanted orange tones in hair, a blue-based toner or color additive should be used.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Yellow would not neutralize orange; it might combine to create an even warmer tone.
- C. Green neutralizes red tones, not orange.
- D. Red would intensify orange tones.
Color Neutralization (Orange)
The process of canceling out an unwanted hair color tone by applying its complementary color from the color wheel. For unwanted orange tones, the complementary color to use for neutralization is blue.
- Based on the color wheel
- Orange is a warm underlying pigment
- Blue is the complementary color to orange
- Blue-based toners or color additives are used
- Often needed after lightening dark hair
Memory trick: Orange Needs Blue to Disappear From View.