Hair ServicesQuestion 161 of 484
Which three colors are the PRIMARY colors in haircoloring theory?
a.Green, orange, violet
b.Red, orange, yellow
c.Red, blue, green
d.Red, yellow, blue
Explanation
The primary colors are red, yellow, and blue. They cannot be made by mixing other colors. Secondary colors (orange, green, violet) come from mixing two primaries. Knowing this is the foundation for choosing tones and neutralizing unwanted casts.
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