How do hair color numbers work?

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 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’OrĂ©al Professionnel colourist will analyse your hair and assess your natural base colour in-salon.

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 30 in hair color?

Color Chart
Color #1- Jet Black Color #16L- Light Honey 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
Color #14- Light Auburn Color #613- Bleach Blonde

How do I choose a hair color number?

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.

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.

Which hair color is darker 6N or 7N?

6N is darker than 7N. Do you find this helpful? 10 volume developer is for deposit only I.e Demi-permanent (not quite strong enough to cover grey hair) and 20 volume developer is used to cover grey. Process time is 35-40 minutes for maximum grey coverage.

What Colour is 6N?

Naturtint Permanent Hair Colour 6N (Dark Blonde)

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!

What is a level 8 toner?

Tones can be warm (golden), cool (ashy), or neutral. When a hairstylist lightens hair to a level 8 (for example), they’ll probably have to use a toner to balance out the warm, brassy tones that are naturally present in darker hair. The toner is used to tweak the tone a little to a more desirable shade.


Is Level 6 hair blonde or brown?

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 level is light orange hair?

If your hair is red-orange, you are probably around a level 6 which is considered a light brown/dark blonde. If your hair is more on the pale yellow side, you are probably a level 9 or 10 light blonde.