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Black · Level 1

Raven Black Upkeep — Honest Maintenance Guide.

Raven Black is a low-upkeep shade. Low upkeep. Regrowth blends softly and refreshes are simple glosses every 6–8 weeks — the easiest commitment on this site.

Regrowth is the easy part here: depth hides the line, so this is one of the most forgiving commitments in the black family.

By the Hair Color editorsReviewed by the Hair Color editorial teamTested in the virtual studio

cool / olive · level 1Pin it
Bleach
Not needed
Gray coverage
full
Upkeep
low
Fade
Fades minimally

Raven Black Upkeep — Honest Maintenance Guide — FAQs.

Is Raven Black high maintenance?

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Low upkeep: regrowth blends softly with gloss refreshes every 6–8 weeks — one of the easiest commitments here.

How fast does Raven Black fade?

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Expect this timeline: Fades minimally; stays true 6-8 weeks.

Does Raven Black cover gray hair?

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Full coverage — pigment fills resistant white strands completely, no separate base color needed.

Compare with similar shades.

Raven Black overview

Jet Black

Level 1 · black

Maximum-depth black with blue undertones that makes cool and olive skin read luminous. Zero lift required on dark bases.

  • No bleach
  • Covers gray fully · Low upkeep
  • Fades minimally

Blue Black

Level 1 · black

A raven black with an ink-blue sheen. The cool reflect counteracts brassiness and sharpens contrast for cool undertones.

  • No bleach
  • Covers gray fully · Low upkeep
  • Blue reflect fades first

Soft Black

Level 2 · black

Black with just enough warmth to avoid harshness against medium skin. The gentlest way to go darkest.

  • No bleach
  • Covers gray fully · Low upkeep
  • Softens gradually toward dark brown over 6 weeks.