Levels
– Levels refer to a hair color’s depth or darkness/lightness.
– Levels range from black (Level 1) to lightest blonde (Level 10).
– Your starting level determines how light or dark you can be with shade.
Tones
– Tones are individual hues that form the base color of a hair shade.
– Tones can be warm or cool, indicated by the second number in a shade’s formula.
– An ash blonde with a 7V tone rating would have blue-based ash tones and warm reddish undertones.
– The third number in the shade represents its hue, with more gold indicating a warm color.
Tone
– hair color shades are described as warm, cool, or neutral.
– This should be distinct from skin undertones, determining whether a shade suits your complexion.
Shades
– Hair color charts help you find a shade that complements your complexion and looks natural.
– Numbers on hair dye boxes indicate shade levels, primary and secondary tones.
– Consider your complexion, desired tones, and desired shimmer or shine when selecting a hair color.
Combinations
– Various creative hair color combinations can look incredible.
– Garnier Nutrisse offers shades like sunflower blonde and crushed garnet for endless opportunities.
– Try a dark plum hair color on top and light brown on the bottom for an ombre or somber effect.
– Use a sulfate-free shampoo to maintain fresh-looking color and lock it in longer.
