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Burgundy · Level 4

Mahogany Upkeep — Honest Maintenance Guide.

Mahogany is a medium-upkeep shade. Medium upkeep. Plan a gloss or tone refresh every 4–6 weeks, color-safe shampoo, and cooler washes to hold the reflect.

The gloss refresh is non-negotiable — skip it and the reflect goes dull before the color actually fades. Budget the appointment, not just the tube.

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warm / neutral · level 4Pin it
Bleach
Not needed
Gray coverage
full
Upkeep
medium
Fade
Red-brown core persists about 5 weeks.

Mahogany Upkeep — Honest Maintenance Guide — FAQs.

Is Mahogany high maintenance?

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Medium upkeep: plan a gloss or tone refresh every 4–6 weeks with color-safe shampoo and cooler washes.

How fast does Mahogany fade?

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Expect this timeline: Red-brown core persists about 5 weeks.

Does Mahogany cover gray hair?

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

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