What Do The Letters On Hair Dye Boxes Mean?

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The number-letter combinations refer to the levels and tones of the specific hair colors. The number is measured on a scale from 1-10 (1 being black, 10 being lightest blonde). The letter

refers to the tone and base pigment of the color

. For instance, 7V would mean a level 7 shade of violet.

What does the letter c mean in hair color?

C stands for

copper

, A is ash, R is red, and M is mahogany. Warm tones neutralize cool tones and vice versa. If you’re coloring your hair lighter, warm tones become naturally exposed, so we recommend using a cool tone for more neutral results.

What do the codes mean on hair dye?

The first

number is the base colour and indicates how light or dark the colour is

. … 1.0 is black, 5.0 is light brown, 6.0 is dark blonde, 7.0 is medium blonde and 10 is the lightest blonde.

Is 2 lighter than 1B?

1B=Natural Black, close to 1 but more of a natural color. Not as harsh as the color 1. 2=Brownish Black,

one shade lighter than the 1b

.

What are the numbers on hair dye?

Understanding Hair Colour Charts

The level system is made up of 10 numbers which help determine the depth level of your natural hair. 1 is black, 5 is light brown,

6 is dark blonde

, 7 is blonde and 10 is the lightest blonde.

What does Ash mean in hair color?

ALL ABOUT ASH HAIR COLOUR

Ash hair colour is on the cool side of the colour spectrum, meaning that it

does not contain many red or orange tones

. Ash hair colours can vary from a light ash blonde to a dark brown ash, and is a popular hair colour because it adds a silvery tone to the hair, and avoids any brassiess.

What is Level 7 hair color?

Level 7 is a term used for

dark blonde hair

, but it can also refer to some bright or light auburns/reds. It is common to find Level 7 shades in hair dye. Level 7 hair can be flattering on people whose natural hair color is from Level 4 to Level 10.

What color is 27 in hair?

Color #1- Jet Black Color #16L- Light Honey Blonde Color #4- Dark Chocolate Brown Color #24- Golden Blonde Color #6- Chestnut Brown Color #27-

Strawberry Honey Blonde
Color #10- Medium Brown Color #30- Medium Auburn Color #12- Light/Medium Golden Brown Color #33- Dark Auburn

What is a level 8 hair color?

Level 1 haircolor is black, level 2 haircolor is the second darkest black, 3 is brown/black, level 4 haircolor is dark brown, level 5 haircolor is light brown, level 6 haircolor is dark blond, level 7 haircolor is dark blond, level 8 haircolor is

medium blond

, 9 is light blond and 10 is white/platinum.

What is the darkest natural hair color?


Black hair

is the darkest and most common of all human hair colors globally, due to larger populations with this dominant trait. It is a dominant genetic trait, and it is found in people of all backgrounds and ethnicities. It has large amounts of eumelanin and is more dense than other hair colors.

What is the color of 1B?

1B hair color is the

natural color of black

. We can call it off-black color and it is the closest to black that natural hair can go.

What color is 2 in wigs?

#2 –

dark brown

wig color. Espresso – AKA #2 – is a very dark cool-toned brown color. It’s darker and has less gold in it then #4.

How many shades lighter can you go without bleach?

If you want to go lighter: choose a shade

no more than 2 shades lighter

/ above your current shade. Note: If in doubt between 2 shades, always choose the lighter one.

What is a Level 6 hair color?

Level 6 Hair Color is another name for

light brown hair

. It is very common in box dye. Level 6 hair can also refer to bright shades of medium red hair. Most medium auburn shades are 5 or Level 6.

What does intense mean in hair color?

Intense. Colours with

double pigments and double the intensity

— example 8.44 Intense Copper Blonde has a double pigment of Copper making it a super Intense Hair Colour.

What color is number 4 braiding hair?

1 Black 1B Off Black 2 Darkest Brown 3 Darker Brown 4

Dark Brown

6 Chestnut Brown
8 Ash Brown 10 Medium Brown 12 Light Brown 220 Mid Blond 22 Ash Blond 24 Dark Blond Platinum Blonde Blond 613 Platinum Blond
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