COLOR THEORY
TYPES OF HAIRCOLOR
GRAB BAG
SUN-KISSED
TROUBLE SHOOTING AND SAFETY
100
Red, yellow, and blue
What are the three primary (pure) colors
100
This uses a low volume of hydrogen peroxide
What is demi-permanent haircolor
100
This texture hair may tend to process slightly lighter than the intended level
What is coarse texture hair
100
This doesn't have the buffering agents and conditioners in it and could NOT be used for the double-process blonde procedure
What is powdered lightener (except V-Lights)
100
Coloring the hair back to its original color
What is called a tint back
200
The lightest of the three primary colors
What is Yellow
200
This lifts the natural pigment and deposits artificial pigment in one process
What is permanent haircolor or single process haircolor
200
Applying color over previously colored hair to refresh the color
What is color glazing
200
These highlights can be subtle or dramatic, depending on the amount and density of the strands pulled.
What are cap highlights (AKA frosting)
200
Apply 70% alcohol to the hair strand to 5 to 7 minutes to remove this type of haircolor
What is henna (vegetable) or metallic (progressive)
300
The vividness of a color or the strength of the tone
What is intensity
300
These are designed to achieve lighter colors and are generally mixed with a double amount of 30 or 40 volume hydrogen peroxide.
What are high lift tints
300
With resistant porosity these are smooth and compact
What is the cuticle layer
300
This can be used to lift one or two levels as well as lighten facial hair
What is oil lightener (bleach)
300
This must be done for any color using an aniline derivative
What is a predisposition or patch test
400
The term used to describe the warmth or coolness of a color
What is tone or tonality
400
These are used to remove or diffuse melanin
What are lighteners
400
A combination of equal parts of prepared tint and shampoo
What is a soap cap
400
This free form technique allows the colorist to create a design as unique as the individual
What is balayage/baliage
400
The small compounds that can diffuse into the hair shaft and are contained in the tint formula are uncolored.
What are dye precursors
500
The arrangement of primary, secondary, and tertiary colors in the order of their relationships to each other
What is the color wheel
500
During a permanent hair color procedure, this raises the cuticle and allows the small colored molecules to enter the hair
What is an alkalizing agent (such as ammonia)
500
Prepared commercial products designed to remove artificial pigment from the hair
What are color or tint removers
500
This must be done in order for toners to be effective
What is prelightening
500
This must be considered when doing a two-step coloring process so that you don't create a green shade
What is the contributing pigment and the base color of the tint being used
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