Question 1

Are brand equivalences exact?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Can I mix hair color from different brands?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Why does a 7.1 from one brand look different from another brand's 7.1?

Accepted Answer

Because the number indicates the manufacturer's intention, not an absolute result. The pigments, concentration, natural base, and technology of each brand produce slightly different results. A 7.1 will always be a medium ash blonde, but the exact intensity and undertone will vary.

SoColor Pre-Bonded	Name	Illumina Color	Name	Match
2N	Black	4/	Medium Brown	Approximate
3N	Dark Brown	4/	Medium Brown	Approximate
4N	Medium Brown	4/	Medium Brown	Exact
5N	Light Brown	5/	Light Brown	Exact
6N	Dark Blonde	6/	Dark Blonde	Exact
7N	Medium Blonde	7/	Medium Blonde	Exact
8N	Light Blonde	8/	Light Blonde	Exact
9N	Very Light Blonde	9/	Very Light Blonde	Exact
10N	Lightest Blonde	10/	Lightest Blonde	Exact
5A	Light Ash Brown	5/02	Light Brown Natural Matte	Exact
6A	Dark Ash Blonde	6/16	Dark Ash Violet Blonde	Exact
7A	Medium Ash Blonde	7/81	Medium Blonde Pearl Ash	Exact
8A	Light Ash Blonde	8/1	Light Ash Blonde	Exact
9A	Very Light Ash Blonde	9/19	Very Light Ash Cendre Blonde	Exact
5G	Light Golden Brown	5/35	Light Brown Gold Mahogany	Exact
6G	Dark Golden Blonde	6/	Dark Blonde	Approximate
7G	Medium Golden Blonde	7/31	Medium Gold Matte Blonde	Exact
8G	Light Golden Blonde	8/36	Light Gold Violet Blonde	Exact
5C	Light Copper Brown	5/	Light Brown	Approximate
6C	Dark Copper Blonde	6/	Dark Blonde	Approximate
7C	Medium Copper Blonde	7/	Medium Blonde	Approximate
5M	Light Mahogany Brown	5/	Light Brown	Approximate
6M	Dark Mahogany Blonde	6/	Dark Blonde	Approximate
5R	Light Red Brown	5/43	Light Brown Red Gold	Exact
6R	Dark Red Blonde	6/	Dark Blonde	Approximate
5MR	Light Mahogany Red Brown	5/	Light Brown	Approximate
6MR	Dark Mahogany Red Blonde	6/	Dark Blonde	Approximate

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