Is my hair light Brown or dark blond?

by Mariya
(Priymak)

What is the name of my hair color

I would like to recolor my hair by myself. The only challenge is some people say it is light brown and other dark blond. Which one is it?

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Is my hair light Brown or dark blond?

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Mar 05, 2008

It's both...
by: Michelle

Hi Mariya,

Your hair can be considered either dark blonde or light brown, depending on who you're talking to. How people describe the color isn't what's really important though. What matters is the LEVEL, according to the International hair color level system.

Check out the haircolor chart here. Your hair would be considered a level 7. This is what you need to consider when coloring your hair. If you're lightening, you'll encounter the yellow/orange underlying pigment characteristic of a level 7 haircolor.

All the best,
Michelle
Editor, SHM.com

Jun 29, 2009

colour
by: Anonymous

Its more a light brown its really nice

Sep 27, 2009

Medium Brown
by: Anonymous

Your hair is very clearly brown. I don't see why anyone would ever call it blonde. I've heard some Hispanic people refer all white people as "blondes", and maybe that is where you got the "I'm a blonde" idea from? Just a guess. Nice hair though.

Oct 02, 2009

I will like to have that hair color!
by: Anonymous

I think it's light brown and it doesn't have to do anything with what people say(in general not a specific ethnicity). The comment above was a little to naive.

Nov 26, 2009

dark blond 100%
by: Anonymous

It is dark blond. It has more green than red in it. One of the most undervalued however most classy and stylish colors. Do not change it!

Dec 05, 2009

Blonde
by: Anonymous

Your hair is dark blonde level 7 or 7.5. with a neutral (green) base. If you want to change it add some warm highlights not gold, but honey, caramel or toffee.

Jan 04, 2010

dark blond
by: Anonymous

Strictly speaking this is a dark blond (yes with a green base, which makes it trully unique and classy). This is one of the hardest colors to replicate, so i suggest you do not touch it...it is really classy!. if you wish to play it up a bit, just add very few highlights one or two levels up, with golden tones (to warm it up a bit).

Jan 05, 2010

Chestnut Brown by Clairol Professionals
by: g

i'm sure chestnut brown 46d clairol professionals will match perfectly. it's light ash brown with green (drab) undertone which will keep your haircolor non brassy. medium blond/golden blond highlights as you get gray hairs coming in as you age will be great on you. louis luccari in the beverly hills salon gave me this color to match my hair (which i think is exactly your color) 20 years ago and it's still great on me. thought i'd pass it on. g.

Jan 05, 2010

correction
by: g

louis licari is the correct spelling. sorry. g

Jan 15, 2010

Fabulous hair
by: Flavio

Your hair are really beautiful!The colour is light blond for me :)
Bye from Italy

Jan 15, 2010

Now I'm sure!
by: Flavio

... I think no no, I'm sure: you are a dark blond heared woman and beautiful! :)

Feb 08, 2010

You are a dark blonde
by: Anonymous

Blond hair is associated with lighter eye color (gray, blue, and green) and white skin tone.

Feb 12, 2010

your hair is ashy brown
by: Anonymous

I think most people where I live would call your hair blond in the sun, but brown in indoor incandescent light. You have very nice coloring and should do nothing dramatic to change your color. Artificial dyes do not reflect light the same way. If you put blond highlights in around your face and along your part, that would likely work, but please do not do anything dramatic.

Feb 16, 2010

definetly dark blonde
by: Anonymous

your hair is a great example of dark blonde, such hair lightens easily in the sun, and looks brighter outdoors, but takes on more of the brown hues indoors. You shouldnt color it.