| A | B |
|---|
| Primary Colors | Red, Blue, Yellow (the "pure" colors) |
| Tertiary Colors | Mixing primary color with secondary color |
| Secondary Colors | Obtained by mixing two primary colors (eg: blue + red +=purple) |
| Aniline Derivative Tint | Uncolored dye precursors-helps dye become trapped in cortex. Makes the dye permanent! |
| Permanent Hair color | Color which remains in the hair shaft until new growth appears |
| Semi-permanent Hair color | Hair color last through several shampoos (6-8 weeks) |
| Temporary Hair Color | Hair color makes only a physical change- does not penetrate the cuticle |
| Eumelanin | Gives black or brown color to hair |
| Pheomelanin | Associated with Red Hair |
| Patch Test | Used to test for a allergic reaction (done on client skin) |
| Strand Test | Used to test how color will react with hair (done on the hair!) |
| Demi-permanent Hair Color | Deposit only-but long-lasting |
| The Law of Color | You will always get the same result from the same combination! |
| Complementary Colors | Positioned opposite each other on the color wheel |
