Why do shade charts differ by brand?
Formulas, testing methods, photography, and starting-hair assumptions differ.
Hair Color
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Browse plant-based hair color by target shade while remembering that shade names describe goals, not guaranteed identical results on every starting color.
View products, information, and guidance for soft black.
View products, information, and guidance for natural black.
View products, information, and guidance for black.
View products, information, and guidance for dark brown.
View products, information, and guidance for natural brown.
View products, information, and guidance for burgundy.
View products, information, and guidance for chestnut.
View products, information, and guidance for red.
View products, information, and guidance for grey coverage.
Natural black, soft black, dark brown, burgundy, and other labels are influenced by the ratio of henna, indigo, and supporting ingredients. Grey strands often display the target shade more visibly than naturally dark strands, so always compare guidance for your starting base.
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Explore black products, guidance, and related information.
Explore dark brown products, guidance, and related information.
Explore natural brown products, guidance, and related information.
Explore burgundy products, guidance, and related information.
Explore chestnut products, guidance, and related information.
Explore red products, guidance, and related information.
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Formulas, testing methods, photography, and starting-hair assumptions differ.
No. Different targets normally require different ingredients, ratios, or application methods.
A strand test is safer than relying only on the shade name, especially with plant dyes that can build over time.