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Equivalences across 9 brands

Level 2 Natural

Black — code comparison across 9 professional brands.

Brand / Line
Code
Name
Type
Alfaparf Milano Evolution of the Color
2
Black
Permanent
Goldwell Topchic
2N
Black
Permanent
Joico LumiShine Permanent Creme Color
2N
Black
Permanent
Kenra Professional Kenra Color
2N
Black
Permanent
L'Oreal Professionnel Majirel
2
Black
Permanent
Matrix SoColor Pre-Bonded
2N
Black
Permanent
Pravana ChromaSilk
2N
Black
Permanent
Revlon Professional Revlonissimo Colorsmetique
2
Black
Permanent
Wella Professionals Koleston Perfect ME+
2/0
Black
Permanent

All codes represent the same level (2) and reflect (natural). Chemical formulation differs between brands — results may vary slightly.

Natural reflect at other levels

Level 3 Dark Brown 14 brands Level 4 Medium Brown 14 brands Level 5 Light Brown 15 brands Level 6 Dark Blonde 15 brands Level 7 Medium Blonde 15 brands Level 8 Light Blonde 15 brands Level 9 Very Light Blonde 15 brands Level 10 Lightest Blonde 12 brands
Professional colorimetry

Level 2 : what it means

Level 2 corresponds to a black on the universal colorimetry scale (1 = black, 10 = lightest blonde). It measures the lightness or darkness of hair, independent of the reflect.

The natural (.0) reflect indicates no added undertone. It is the pure base without ash, golden, copper or any other reflect. Used as a mixing base, for natural-tone gray coverage, or when a result without visible reflects is desired.

Each brand codes level and reflect differently. The table above shows how the major professional brands name this same shade: level 2, natural reflect.

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Questions about level 2 natural

Brand equivalences

Each brand uses its own naming system. For example, a level 2 natural is 2 in Evolution of the Color, 2N in Topchic, 2N in LumiShine Permanent Creme Color, 2N in Kenra Color, 2 in Majirel, 2N in SoColor Pre-Bonded, 2N in ChromaSilk, 2 in Revlonissimo Colorsmetique, 2/0 in Koleston Perfect ME+. Although codes differ, they all represent the same level and reflect.

Level and reflect equivalences are a useful reference, but not identical. Each brand has its own chemical formulation, pigments and technology. Two "equivalent" codes will produce similar but not identical results. Factors like natural base, porosity and color history affect the final outcome.

Generally yes. If you maintain the same level and reflect, the result will be very similar. However, a strand test is recommended when switching brands for the first time, as formulation differences can produce slightly different nuances.

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