PUTTING COLOR THEORY INTO PRACTICE
Hair color results can be summed up in a simple equation: Contribuiting Pigment + Artificial Color = Final ResultTo 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.- Warm Tones reflect light and appear lighter.
- Cool Tones absorb light and appear darker.
To formulate properly, you must determine:
- Starting tone
- Desired tone
- How to utilize the color wheel to either enhance or neutralize a tonality