Equivalences across 12 brands

Level 2 Natural

Q: Are brand equivalences exact?

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.

Q: Can I switch brands and keep the same color?

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.

Black — code comparison across 12 professional brands.

Brand / Line

Code

Name

Type

Alfaparf Milano Evolution of the Color

Darkest Brown

Permanent

Goldwell Topchic

Black

Permanent

Goldwell Colorance

Black

Demi-permanent

Küül Color System

Extra Dark Brown

Permanent

L'Oréal Professionnel Majirel

Black

Permanent

L'Oréal Professionnel INOA

Darkest Brown

Permanent

Matrix SoColor Pre-Bonded

Natural Black

Permanent

Redken Chromatics

Natural

Permanent

Wella Professionals Koleston Perfect ME+

2/0

Black

Permanent

Wella Professionals Color Touch

2/0

Black

Demi-permanent

Wella Professionals Color Charm Permanent Liquid

Very Dark Brown

Permanent

Yellow Professional Yellow Color

Darkest Brown

Permanent

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

Other reflects at level 2

Level 2 Ash 6 brands

Natural reflect at other levels

Level 1 Black 20 brands Level 3 Dark Brown 29 brands Level 4 Medium Brown 31 brands Level 5 Light Brown 31 brands Level 6 Dark Blonde 32 brands Level 7 Medium Blonde 32 brands Level 8 Light Blonde 33 brands Level 9 Very Light Blonde 31 brands Level 10 Lightest Blonde 27 brands Level 11 High Lift Blonde 4 brands Level 12 Level 12 3 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

What code is a level 2 natural in each brand?

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 Colorance, 2 in Color System, 2 in Majirel, 2 in INOA, 2N in SoColor Pre-Bonded, 2N in Chromatics, 2/0 in Koleston Perfect ME+, 2/0 in Color Touch, 2N in Color Charm Permanent Liquid, 2 in Yellow Color. Although codes differ, they all represent the same level and reflect.

Are brand equivalences exact?

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.

Can I switch brands and keep the same color?

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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Level 2 Natural

Other reflects at level 2

Natural reflect at other levels

Level 2 : what it means

Questions about level 2 natural

These tables show the basic equivalent.Blendsor converts with dozens of variables.

These tables show the basic equivalent.
Blendsor converts with dozens of variables.