Florida Cosmetology Licensing ExamChemical ServicesMedium
A cosmetologist is performing a hair lightening service. After applying the lightener, they notice that the hair has reached a strong orange tone. The client desires a neutral blonde result. What color toner should the cosmetologist use to neutralize this unwanted orange tone?
- ARed
- BYellow
- CBlue
- DGreen
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Blue
According to the color wheel, blue is directly opposite orange. Therefore, a blue-based toner will neutralize unwanted orange tones in the hair, helping to achieve a more neutral blonde result.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Red would intensify the orange tone, making the hair even warmer.
- B. Yellow would not neutralize orange; it would either have no effect or create a more golden orange.
- D. Green neutralizes red tones, not orange.
Color Neutralization (Orange)
The process of counteracting unwanted orange tones in lightened hair by applying a toner with a complementary blue pigment, based on the principles of the color wheel.
- Orange is a common underlying pigment.
- Blue is the complementary color to orange.
- Blue-based toners neutralize orange.
- Achieves a more neutral or ash blonde.
Memory trick: Orange needs Blue to be New!