Are all hair color numbers the same?

All hair colors are numbered on a level system between 1 and 10, as the number gets higher, the color gets lighter. For example, level 1 is black, level 5 is medium brown, and level 10 is lightest blonde. All other levels represent the shades that fall in between those colors.

Are hair color numbers universal?

You should always consult your color choice with the color chart of a particular brand. This numbering system of the level of color is used by all professional hairdressing brands. It’s an universal labelling (unlike the primary/secondary tone).

Are hair color numbers the same for all brands?

Hair color levels: Light vs Dark

This is why you will often hear hair colorists talk about “lifting” your hair color: it means they’re bringing it up from a low number (a darker color) to a high number (a lighter color). … 9: Very light blonde. 8: Light blonde. 7: Medium blonde.

What do the numbers in hair color mean?

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. Your L’Oréal Professionnel colourist will analyse your hair and assess your natural base colour in-salon.

What color is number 6 hair?

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.

How do I know my hair color number?

What do the numbers mean on hair color? All hair colors are numbered on a level system between 1 and 10, as the number gets higher, the color gets lighter. For example, level 1 is black, level 5 is medium brown, and level 10 is lightest blonde. All other levels represent the shades that fall in between those colors.

What is the difference between 7N and 7Nn hair color?

There is no difference 7 NN &amp, 7Nn. 7 means color level 7. N or n stands for neutral.

What is a 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 a number 2 hair?

Our stock hair color is #1(Jet black),#1b( off black),#2(dark brown),#4( brown), and Natural color ( between #1b and #2).


What color is the number 7?

The simple named colors are mostly monosyllabic English words — red, green, brown, black, white, gray.

red green blue.
color orange
5 590–630
6 590–640
7 585–575
8 598–624

What number developer should I use for GREY hair?

We recommend you use 20 Vol developer for most grey hair coverage cases. If the hair is very very thick and resistant, or you are trying to lift the base by 2 or 3 levels, then you can use 30 Vol also.

What are the different levels of hair color?

Hair level ranges from 1, true black, to 10, lightest blonde/pale yellow. Most hairstylists consider level 5 to be lightest brown, and 6 to be darkest blonde, while some color lines use 6 as the lightest brown.

How do you describe what hair color you want?

Ask for what you want, and give your stylist a brief history of your hair! The stylist will want to know if you currently have color on your hair, how long it’s been since you last colored and cut it, and what products you use. Then, be sure to be realistic about your budget and you hair’s health!

Is Level 6 hair blonde or brown?

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.

Which is darker 6N or 7N?

6N is darker than 7N.

What color cancels out orange in hair?

What hair color will get rid of orange? Because of the color wheel, we know that blue and orange are across from one another. Their location on the color wheel means they are complementary colors, but it also means that they cancel each other out. Shades of blue will cancel out and get rid of shades of orange.