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Fantasy · Level 6

Tangerine Gray Coverage, Honestly Rated.

Tangerine offers partial gray coverage. Partial gray blending — softens and blends early grays but won't fully cover stubborn whites.

Best for the first 30% of gray: it softens sparkle into dimension. Past that, pair it as a gloss over a full-coverage base in a nearby level-6 shade.

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warm · level 6Pin it
Bleach
Required
Gray coverage
partial
Upkeep
high
Fade
Citrus orange warms to copper in 3 weeks.

Tangerine Gray Coverage, Honestly Rated — FAQs.

Does Tangerine cover gray hair?

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Partial blending — softens early grays but won't fully cover stubborn whites past about 30%.

Does Tangerine need bleach?

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Yes — reaching level 6 usually requires pre-lightening, particularly from darker bases. Book a bond-builder with the appointment and expect a longer first session.

How often must Tangerine be refreshed on gray regrowth?

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High upkeep: toning refreshes every 2–4 weeks plus cold-water washes and heat protectant every time.

Compare with similar shades.

Tangerine overview

Midnight Blue

Level 2 · fantasy

Black-blue ink with a sapphire flash in daylight. Edge you can wear to the office.

  • No bleach
  • Covers gray fully · Medium upkeep
  • Indigo sheen holds 4-5 weeks.
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Emerald

Level 4 · fantasy

Gemstone green with blue undertones — a jewel-toned statement that stays salon-smart on deep bases.

  • No bleach
  • Covers gray fully · High upkeep
  • Green fades to teal then sea-foam over 4 weeks.
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Cobalt Blue

Level 4 · fantasy

Pure sapphire voltage — the blue that turns heads indoors and glows outside.

  • No bleach
  • Covers gray fully · High upkeep
  • Blue deepens to navy before lifting over 4-5 weeks.
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