Natural red hair typically falls between a level 6 and 7 on the hair color level system. This level refers to the lightness or darkness of the hair, not specifically the red color itself.
Here's a breakdown:
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Hair Level System: The hair level system ranges from 1 (black) to 10 (lightest blonde). It's a universal scale used by hair professionals to determine how light or dark a hair color is.
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Level 6: A level 6 is generally considered a dark blonde or light brown.
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Level 7: A level 7 is a medium blonde.
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Red Hair Range: Because natural red hair contains a good amount of pigment (pheomelanin), it often lands within this range, meaning it's neither extremely dark nor extremely light. The redness itself doesn't dictate the level; rather, it's the overall lightness or darkness of the hair. Think of it this way: you can have a level 6 auburn (darker red) or a level 7 strawberry blonde (lighter red).
It's important to note that this refers specifically to natural red hair. Dyed red hair can be any level, depending on the dye used.
