Black Cherry: professional formula, shades & technique

A deep black with red-burgundy flashes that reveal themselves in light. Dramatic but elegant, it combines the depth of black with the richness of red wine. One of the most searched colors in 2025-2026.

Medium to dark skin with cool or neutral undertone. Flatters Deep Winter, Cool Winter and Clear Winter.

The most common formulas are: Dark cherry (Level 2/66, technique: Global). Classic cherry (Level 3/65, technique: Global). Dimensional cherry (Level 3/65, technique: Global 2/66 + highlights 4/65). Wine cherry (Level 4/56, technique: Global + violet gloss). Results vary depending on natural base and hair history.

It depends on hair porosity, formulation type (permanent, semi-permanent) and wash frequency. Red and copper reflects typically require maintenance every 4-6 weeks; browns and blondes every 6-8 weeks.