What do the letters on hair dye boxes mean?

What do the letters on hair dye boxes mean?

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.

How do you read a hair color chart?

In most hair color charts, the first number is always the depth, or the base color. This is the starting point for any color, and it’s a true neutral, neither warm or cool….The shades for numbers 2 – 5 include:

1. 2- darkest brown.
2. 3- dark brown.
3. 4 – medium brown.
4. 5 – light brown.

What’s the difference between 1 and 1B hair?

1B hair color lies between #1, which is black (or jet black) and #2, which is the darkest brown color possible on human hair (the color usually seems to be black until you go in for a closer look). This is because #1 is not a natural color, but rather a dyed color; whereas 1B is the natural “black” hair color.

What is a Level 5 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 toner should I use on level 10 hair?

We recommend you use Ugly Duckling Toners. They are very fast acting and have very strong pigments for quick neutralization of brassy or yellow hair. They will take any yellow hair to white blonde.

What toner should I use on Level 7 hair?

If you are level 7 and above, you can use either of Ugly Duckling’s high lift toners, either Intense Pearl Blonde 100V or Intense Silver Blonde 100B. These our Ugly Duckling’s fastest acting toners and they are the strongest toners in the market.

What toner do I use for Level 8 hair?

For Level 7/8, tone with IGORA VIBRANCE® 8-11 for an ashy silver finish.

Does toner work on Level 8 hair?

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.

Will toner get rid of orange hair?

A toner can neutralize the unwanted brassy orange and yellow tones in your hair and give you a cool-toned hair color. It is a translucent deposit of hair color that contains just enough pigment to improve your hair color. You can use it mixed with peroxide right after you bleach your hair.

What is the best toner for orange hair?

Best Toner for Orange Hair Reviews

• Schwarzkopf Professional Regular Blonde Toning.
• L’Oréal Paris Superior Preference Fade-Defying 9A Light Ash Blonde.
• Clairol Medium Ash Brown Moisturizing Semi Permanent Hair Color.
• Joico Color Balance Blue Shampoo and Conditioner.
• Bragg USDA Gluten Free Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar.