Color Theory

COLOR THEORY

LOOK & LEARN What you need to know to color and style like a pro.

PUTTING COLOR THEORY INTO PRACTICE

Hair color results can be summed up in a simple equation: Contribuiting Pigment + Artificial Color = Final Result
To determine these different statements, you need to understand a few basic hair color terms.

Base Color

The dominant color in any hair color mixture that gives a shade its overall characteristic.

Level

The degree of lightness or darkness, regardless of Tone.

Tone

The warmth or coolness of a color.

To formulate properly, you must determine: