What do Clairol hair color numbers mean?

Level refers to the degree of lightness or darkness of a colour. Within each colour family, there are light, medium and dark levels. For example: light blonde, medium blonde and dark blonde. While every hair colour brand has its own level numbering system, generally black is Level 2 and extra light blonde is level 10.

What are the different tones of hair color?

There are five basic hair tones:

  • Red (Warm) – colors with red tones.
  • Gold (Warm) – colors with golden tones.
  • Beige & Champagne (Warm or Cool) – colors very close to neutral, but with some red, gold, or ash tones, making a color warmer or cooler.
  • Neutral – colors with equal amounts of red, gold, and ash tones.

Is Clairol Textures and Tones good for natural hair?

From sleek and straight to curls and coils, Textures & Tones was specifically created for women with relaxed or natural hair. Our luxurious moisture-rich conditioning and anti-fade formula contains natural protein and jojoba for long-lasting color and shine.

How do I choose a Clairol hair color?

If you want to go lighter or completely cover grays, choose a permanent hair color. When using a semi-permanent shade, stick to 1 to 2 shades lighter or darker than your natural color. If you choose a darker shade, just remember it will take longer to fade as you shampoo.

How do you read a hair color chart?

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 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.

How often can you use Clairol Textures and Tones?

every 4-6 weeks
4 / To keep haircolor looking beautiful, reapply color every 4-6 weeks following the touch up application instructions.

What is texture and tone?

These three terms are often used loosely and interchangeably – but they do each have a specific meaning! All three refer to the quality of a sound: its overall characteristics. That’s why you might hear somebody talking about the tone of a violin, or violin timbre, or the texture of a strings arrangement.