Comparisons
Verdict first, evidence after.
Verdict-first comparisons: 12 shade-vs-shade showdowns computed from catalog data, plus try-on vs salon, quiz vs chart, and placement guides.
Virtual try-on · Salon visit
Virtual Hair Color Try-On vs Salon Visit
Use both: preview shades at home with a virtual try-on, then bring the winning preview to your salon appointment.
Free on-device try-on · App-based try-on
Free Hair Color Try-On vs App-Based Tools
If you want a quick, private answer, a free on-device try-on wins. If you want hairstyle simulation and cloud galleries, an app earns its install.
Shade quiz · Static shade chart
Hair Color Quiz vs Shade Chart
Take the two-minute quiz when you want a ranked shortlist; browse the chart when you want to explore.
Dimensional · Solid
Balayage vs Ombré vs Highlights vs Solid Color
Choose solid for impact and simplicity, balayage for low-maintenance dimension, ombré for drama at the ends, highlights for brightness around the face.
Shade showdowns.
Twelve head-to-heads computed from the catalog: levels, undertones, bleach, gray coverage, and upkeep decide each one.
Copper · Auburn
Copper vs Auburn
Pick copper at level 6 for brightness with high upkeep; pick auburn at level 4 for depth with medium upkeep.
Copper · Terracotta
Copper vs Terracotta
Pick copper for neutral-skin flexibility and full gray coverage; pick terracotta for olive and golden skin that bronzes in sun.
Jet Black · Soft Black
Jet Black vs Soft Black
Pick jet black at level 1 for maximum contrast on cool or olive skin; pick soft black at level 2 for depth without harshness on medium skin.
Jet Black · Espresso
Jet Black vs Espresso
Pick jet black at level 1 for mirror contrast; pick espresso at level 3 for near-black depth with visible brown dimension.
Platinum Blonde · Champagne Blonde
Platinum Blonde vs Champagne Blonde
Pick platinum for an icy, high-contrast finish; pick champagne for a softer pearl-gold glow at the same level 10.
Honey Blonde · Golden Blonde
Honey Blonde vs Golden Blonde
Pick honey for amber depth that hides regrowth; pick golden for classic sunlit brightness that holds 3-4 weeks.
Ash Blonde · Ash Brown
Ash Blonde vs Ash Brown
Pick ash brown at level 5 for smoke-toned brunette depth with no bleach and full gray coverage.
Cherry Cola · Burgundy Wine
Cherry Cola vs Burgundy Wine
Pick cherry cola at level 3 for black-cherry brightness that flatters warm and cool skin alike.
Burgundy Wine · Mahogany
Burgundy Wine vs Mahogany
Pick burgundy wine for cool violet depth that sharpens porcelain skin.
Mushroom Brown · Caramel Brown
Mushroom Brown vs Caramel Brown
Pick mushroom brown for matte cool greige that suits pink and porcelain skin.
Bronde · Toffee Blonde
Bronde vs Toffee Blonde
Pick bronde at level 7 for the balanced brown-blonde midpoint with invisible grow-out.
Silver · Platinum Blonde
Silver vs Platinum Blonde
Pick silver for mirror-metallic grey with couture upkeep and weekly tone checks.