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Convert Matrix SoColor Pre-Bonded to Joico LumiShine Permanent Creme Color

Find the equivalent for each Matrix SoColor Pre-Bonded shade in Joico LumiShine Permanent Creme Color. 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.

SoColor Pre-Bonded Name LumiShine Permanent Creme Color Name Match
2N Black 2N Black Exact
3N Dark Brown 3N Dark Brown Exact
4N Medium Brown 4N Medium Brown Exact
5N Light Brown 5N Light Brown Exact
6N Dark Blonde 6N Dark Blonde Exact
7N Medium Blonde 7N Medium Blonde Exact
8N Light Blonde 8N Light Blonde Exact
9N Very Light Blonde 9N Very Light Blonde Exact
10N Lightest Blonde 10N Lightest Blonde Exact
5A Light Ash Brown 5NA Light Natural Ash Brown Exact
6A Dark Ash Blonde 6NA Dark Natural Ash Blonde Exact
7A Medium Ash Blonde 7NA Medium Natural Ash Blonde Exact
8A Light Ash Blonde 8NA Light Natural Ash Blonde Exact
9A Very Light Ash Blonde 9NA Very Light Natural Ash Blonde Exact
5G Light Golden Brown 5N Light Brown Approximate
6G Dark Golden Blonde 6NG Dark Natural Golden Blonde Exact
7G Medium Golden Blonde 7NG Medium Natural Golden Blonde Exact
8G Light Golden Blonde 8NG Light Natural Golden Blonde Exact
5C Light Copper Brown 5NC Light Natural Copper Brown Exact
6C Dark Copper Blonde 6NC Dark Natural Copper Blonde Exact
7C Medium Copper Blonde 7NC Medium Natural Copper Blonde Exact
5M Light Mahogany Brown 5N Light Brown Approximate
6M Dark Mahogany Blonde 6N Dark Blonde Approximate
5R Light Red Brown 5NR Light Natural Red Brown Exact
6R Dark Red Blonde 6NR Dark Natural Red Blonde Exact
5MR Light Mahogany Red Brown 5N Light Brown Approximate
6MR Dark Mahogany Red Blonde 6N Dark Blonde Approximate

Of the 27 SoColor Pre-Bonded shades, 22 exact and 5 approximate in this chart with LumiShine Permanent Creme Color. For example, SoColor Pre-Bonded's 6N maps to LumiShine Permanent Creme Color's 6N. Natural reflects cross over best; mahogany ones need more adjustment.

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Questions about SoColor Pre-Bonded and LumiShine Permanent Creme Color

Common questions when converting between these brands

Of the 27 SoColor Pre-Bonded shades, 22 have an exact equivalent in LumiShine Permanent Creme Color, 5 approximate. The level (1-10) is universal; what varies is the reflect.

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.

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.

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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