Convert Goldwell Topchic to Redken Shades EQ Gloss

Q: How many Topchic shades have an exact equivalent in Shades EQ Gloss?

Of the 22 Topchic shades, 14 have an exact equivalent in Shades EQ Gloss, 8 approximate. The level (1-10) is universal; what varies is the reflect.

Find the equivalent for each Goldwell Topchic shade in Redken Shades EQ Gloss. Complete chart with levels, reflects, and match confidence.

Remember that equivalences are approximate. Each brand has proprietary pigments and bases that produce slightly different results. We always recommend doing a strand test when switching brands.

Topchic	Name	Shades EQ Gloss	Name	Match
2N	Black	03N	Dark Brown	Approximate
3N	Dark Brown	03N	Dark Brown	Exact
4N	Medium Brown	04N	Medium Brown	Exact
5N	Light Brown	05N	Light Brown	Exact
6N	Dark Blonde	06N	Dark Blonde	Exact
7N	Medium Blonde	07N	Medium Blonde	Exact
8N	Light Blonde	08N	Light Blonde	Exact
9N	Very Light Blonde	09N	Very Light Blonde	Exact
10N	Lightest Blonde	09N	Very Light Blonde	Approximate
6A	Dark Ash Blonde	06N	Dark Blonde	Approximate
7A	Medium Ash Blonde	07N	Medium Blonde	Approximate
8A	Light Ash Blonde	08N	Light Blonde	Approximate
9A	Very Light Ash Blonde	09T	Very Light Titanium Blonde	Exact
5G	Light Golden Brown	05N	Light Brown	Approximate
6G	Dark Golden Blonde	06N	Dark Blonde	Approximate
7G	Medium Golden Blonde	07N	Medium Blonde	Approximate
8G	Light Golden Blonde	08WG	Light Warm Gold Blonde	Exact
5K	Light Copper Brown	05C	Light Copper Brown	Exact
6K	Dark Copper Blonde	06C	Dark Copper Blonde	Exact
7K	Medium Copper Blonde	07C	Medium Copper Blonde	Exact
5R	Light Red Brown	05RB	Light Red Brown	Exact
6R	Dark Red Blonde	06RB	Dark Red Brown Blonde	Exact

Of the 22 Topchic shades, 14 exact and 8 approximate in this chart with Shades EQ Gloss. For example, Topchic's 6N maps to Shades EQ Gloss's 06N. Copper reflects cross over best; golden ones need more adjustment.

Topchic writes the reflect with a letter after the level (7N = medium natural blonde); Shades EQ Gloss uses the tonal-family letter after a zero-padded level (07N = natural, V = violet, NB = natural beige). Both brands write the reflect in a similar way, so reading the code across is straightforward.

View reverse: Redken Shades EQ Gloss to Goldwell Topchic

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Questions about Topchic and Shades EQ Gloss

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How many Topchic shades have an exact equivalent in Shades EQ Gloss?

Of the 22 Topchic shades, 14 have an exact equivalent in Shades EQ Gloss, 8 approximate. The level (1-10) is universal; what varies is the reflect.

Are brand equivalences exact?

No. Equivalences are approximate because each brand uses different pigments, bases, and concentrations. The level (1-10) is universal, but the reflect result may vary. We always recommend doing a strand test when switching brands.

Can I mix hair color from different brands?

It's not recommended. Each brand formulates its products with specific chemistry (pH, alkalizing agent, pigment system). Mixing brands can create unpredictable reactions and unwanted results. Always use color and developer from the same brand.

What if the exact shade doesn't exist in the other brand?

The tool shows you the closest available shade. If you need a very specific result, you can combine two shades from the target brand (for example, mixing a natural with an ash to get a soft ash). Blendsor calculates these mixes automatically.

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