Level 9 hair color is a light blonde shade, sitting in the mid-range between dark and light tones. It's a versatile color that can be customized to achieve various looks. Because it's a lighter blonde, it often appears yellowish, especially after bleaching. This yellow base requires toning to achieve cooler, ashier shades.
Understanding the Level System
The hair color level system is a numerical scale ranging from 1 (black) to 10 (lightest blonde). Level 9 falls near the lighter end of this spectrum, offering significant flexibility for styling and coloring.
- Light Blonde: Level 9 is categorized as a light blonde shade. This means it's significantly lighter than darker blonde shades.
- Versatility: Its versatility allows for various looks, from warm honey blonde to cool ash blonde, depending on the toner used.
- Yellow Undertones: A common characteristic of level 9 is its yellow undertones, particularly after bleaching processes. This needs to be addressed with toner for a desired outcome.
- Toning: To neutralize unwanted yellow tones and achieve desired cooler tones (like ash blonde), toning is crucial. This involves using a toner specifically designed to counteract the yellow pigment.
Examples of Level 9 Hair Color
- Warm Blonde: With the right toner, level 9 can achieve a warm, honey-blonde look.
- Cool Blonde: By using an ash or pearl toner, a cool, ashy blonde shade can be created.
- After Bleaching: After bleaching hair, the resulting color often sits around level 9, providing a base for further coloring and toning.
Several sources confirm the yellowish nature of level 9 hair, particularly after bleaching:
- "[Level 9 hair tends to be quite yellow. Especially if you have bleached it.]" - Ugly Duckling Color
- "And when it is level 9, it is typically yellow." - An Unnamed Source
Going darker from a level 9 requires careful consideration. Simply applying dark color will not produce desirable results. Filling the hair, a process that adds color to even out the base before applying a darker shade is necessary:
- "Yall, if you're wanting dark brown or black hair and you're a level 9 or 10 blonde, you can't just put dark color over it and have it look good." - Reddit
