Hair Color Cross-Brand Translator
Wella 7N is not L'Oréal 7N. Translate any level across brands.
Level 7N across brands
Wella Color Charm 7N
Wella 7N pulls slightly warmer than the spec — add a smidge of ash if matching a neutral target.
Developer: 20-30 vol — depending on lift goal
L'Oréal Majirel 7.0
Majirel 7.0 is a true neutral — closer to Igora 7-0 than to Wella 7N.
Developer: 20-30 vol — depending on lift goal
Schwarzkopf Igora Royal 7-0
Igora 7-0 pulls cool-neutral — coolest of the four for a "neutral" target.
Developer: 20-30 vol — depending on lift goal
Pravana ChromaSilk 7N
Pravana 7N runs warmer with gold reflect — desirable on lighter skin tones.
Developer: 20-30 vol — depending on lift goal
Redken Color Gels 7N
Developer: 20-30 vol — depending on lift goal
Note: every brand pulls slightly differently on porous, gray, or color-treated hair. These are reference equivalents — always strand-test.
What this does
Every professional hair color line uses its own level-and-tone system, and the labels lie to you. Wella Color Charm 7N pulls warmer than Schwarzkopf Igora 7-0. L'Oréal Majirel 7N has a different ash component than Pravana ChromaSilk 7N. For a stylist switching brands, or a DIY-dyer translating an Instagram tutorial into their own kit, this is a real headache.
Built around the international level-and-tone vocabulary (level 1-10, neutral / ash / gold / red / violet / matte) with brand-specific deviations noted. Whether you are reformulating a client's service in a new line or trying to match the box dye you used six months ago, the answer is one click away.
What you'll get
- Brand-to-brand equivalents for level + tone
- Notes on how each brand pulls (warmer, cooler, more lift)
- Developer volume recommendations per brand pair
- Coverage of pro lines + popular box dye brands
Try it with
- Wella 7N
- Schwarzkopf 7-0
- L'Oréal Majirel 7.0
- Pravana 7N
FAQ
Is this for professionals only?
No. Pros and DIY-dyers both. The vocabulary is the international standard; the deviations are noted in plain language.
Does it cover bleaches and lighteners?
Color tubes only in v1. Bleach formulation is too brand-specific and too dangerous to translate carelessly.
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