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Convert Matrix SoColor Pre-Bonded to Redken Shades EQ Gloss

Find the equivalent for each Matrix SoColor Pre-Bonded 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.

SoColor Pre-Bonded Name Shades EQ Gloss Name Match
2N Black 03N Espresso Approximate
3N Dark Brown 03N Espresso Exact
4N Medium Brown 04N Chicory Exact
5N Light Brown 05N Walnut Exact
6N Dark Blonde 06N Moroccan Sand Exact
7N Medium Blonde 07N Mirage Exact
8N Light Blonde 08N Mojave Exact
9N Very Light Blonde 09N Café Au Lait Exact
10N Lightest Blonde 010N Delicate Natural Exact
5A Light Ash Brown 05N Walnut Approximate
6A Dark Ash Blonde 06AA Bonfire Exact
7A Medium Ash Blonde 07T Steel Exact
8A Light Ash Blonde 08T Silver Exact
9A Very Light Ash Blonde 09AA Papaya Exact
5G Light Golden Brown 05G Caramel Exact
6G Dark Golden Blonde 06G St. Tropez Exact
7G Medium Golden Blonde 07G Saffron Exact
8G Light Golden Blonde 08GG Gold Dip Exact
5C Light Copper Brown 05C Chili Exact
6C Dark Copper Blonde 06CB Amber Glaze Close
7C Medium Copper Blonde 07C Curry Exact
5M Light Mahogany Brown 05N Walnut Approximate
6M Dark Mahogany Blonde 06N Moroccan Sand Approximate
5R Light Red Brown 05RB Manzanita Close
6R Dark Red Blonde 06R Rocket Fire Exact
5MR Light Mahogany Red Brown 05N Walnut Approximate
6MR Dark Mahogany Red Blonde 06N Moroccan Sand Approximate

Of the 27 SoColor Pre-Bonded shades, 19 exact, 2 close and 6 approximate in this chart with Shades EQ Gloss. For example, SoColor Pre-Bonded's 6N maps to Shades EQ Gloss's 06N. Golden reflects cross over best; mahogany ones need more adjustment.

SoColor Pre-Bonded writes the reflect with a letter after the level (7N = medium natural blonde, A = ash); 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 Matrix SoColor Pre-Bonded

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Questions about SoColor Pre-Bonded and Shades EQ Gloss

Common questions when converting between these brands

Of the 27 SoColor Pre-Bonded shades, 19 have an exact equivalent in Shades EQ Gloss, 2 close and 6 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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