Hair colors: what do those numbers stand for? What is the meaning and which color suits you?

(Last Updated On: December 30, 2022)

If you have ever dyed your hair yourself, you have probably already noticed: hair colors are often assigned a certain number.

Are you no longer feeling well and don’t know what to buy next? Suppose you switch brands of hair color, what is the difference? Buying hair color is not that easy, especially if you don’t know exactly what you are buying and how to take the pigments in your hair into account.

I would like to explain to you how hair colors work and how the color theory behind it works.

I then also explain how you can use these color numbers to find the ideal hair color for you (a cool hair color, warm hair color or neutral hair color) that matches your color analysis.

cool hair colors
cool hair colors

Neutral hair colors

If you want a neutral or natural hair color, choose the full numbers with a 0.

Hair dye tips and FAQs

I have porous hair, which hair color should I choose?

If you have porous hair, it is best to choose 1 shade lighter than the result you want to achieve. Because your hair is just as porous, it absorbs the hair dye and colors it more than if you had normal, healthy hair.

Which hair colors cover white and gray hair?

I always found it quite difficult to find a hair color that could cover my white hair nicely. Because you have white and gray hair, I would advise you to perhaps let it grow out or dye it a gray hair color.

If you prefer a different hair color than white or gray, you must be especially careful that you leave the hair dye in your hair long enough: white and gray hair is very stiff and it is difficult for the color pigments in hair dye to really work properly. to penetrate the hair.

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