Black · Level 1
Jet Black.
Maximum-depth black with blue undertones that makes cool and olive skin read luminous. Zero lift required on dark bases.
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- Bleach
- Not needed
- Gray coverage
- full
- Upkeep
- low
- Fade
- Fades minimally
Who jet black flatters.
Jet Black sharpens cool undertones — pink, rosy, or porcelain skin, especially if silver jewelry flatters you; harmonizes with olive skin, where bronze, mahogany, and espresso tones shine. If you wear black tones already, this shade sits naturally inside the family — deep, glossy, high-shine depth.
Commitment check.
Low upkeep. Regrowth blends softly and refreshes are simple glosses every 6–8 weeks — the easiest commitment on this site.
Full gray coverage — formulated pigment fills resistant white strands completely.
Fade timeline: Fades minimally; stays true 6-8 weeks.
What to ask your stylist.
Ask for a level 1 jet black with cool and olive reflect, and confirm whether your current base needs any lift with a strand test. Bring a daylight photo of your goal — salon lighting makes every shade look perfect, and you want the street version.
Try it before you dye it.
Swatch cards lie and packaging lighting lies. Preview jet black on your own photo with the before/after slider, drag the intensity from a whisper at 10% to full saturation at 100%, and compare it against raven black side by side. Then take the two-minute quiz to see where it ranks for your undertone.
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Jet Black FAQs.
Does jet black hair color require bleach?
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Usually not — Jet Black (level 1) can be reached on most bases without lift. Very dark or previously colored hair may still need a clarifying or color-removal step, so confirm with a strand test.
What skin tone suits jet black?
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Jet Black leans cool and olive and sharpens cool undertones — pink, rosy, or porcelain skin, especially if silver jewelry flatters you; harmonizes with olive skin, where bronze, mahogany, and espresso tones shine. Still unsure? The two-minute shade quiz reads your undertone from vein, jewelry, and sun-response checks and ranks this shade against all 51.
How much upkeep does jet black need?
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Low upkeep. Regrowth blends softly and refreshes are simple glosses every 6–8 weeks — the easiest commitment on this site. Fades minimally; stays true 6-8 weeks. Cold-water washes and color-safe shampoo stretch every shade further.
Does jet black cover gray hair?
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Full gray coverage — formulated pigment fills resistant white strands completely.
How long does jet black last before it fades?
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Fades minimally; stays true 6-8 weeks. Because the base sits close to natural depths, grow-out stays soft rather than stripey.
What's the difference between jet black and raven black?
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They share the black family, but they are close cousins — compare them on your own photo. The fastest way to choose is to preview both on your own photo and see which one lights up your skin.
Will jet black work on dark hair without bleach?
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Yes — at level 1 with no bleach required, Jet Black deposits directly onto most dark bases, which is exactly why the black family is the lowest-risk entry point. The caveat is history: box-dye buildup or henna can block even deposit-only color, so do a strand test if your ends carry old pigment.
Similar shades.
All blackRaven Black
Level 1 · black
Blue Black
Level 1 · black