Should I get 1 or 1B hair?

In general, the darker your skin is, the better dark hair will look on you. So, if your skin is medium to dark, go for 1B. If your skin is on the lighter side, go for color number 2.
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Is 1 or 1B hair darker?

What's the difference between hair color 1 and 1b? Hair color 1B falls between number 1, which is black (or jet black), and number 2, which is the darkest brown color possible on human hair (the color usually appears black until you look closely).
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What is the difference between 1 and 1B hair color?

This is because #1 is not a natural color, but rather a dyed color; whereas 1B is the natural black hair color. If you find yourself buying hair that has a #1 color, or "jet black" color, then the hair has been processed and dyed prior to packaging and distribution; thus the hair would not have a natural color.
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What is a Level 1 hair?

Levels 1-5

This is the darkest range of natural hair colors. A level 1 is a jet black, with no brown tones to it! Semipermanent hair color typically won't show on level 1 hair at all, as the base is too dark for any pigment to be visible.
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Does Virgin hair lift faster?

Virgin hair lifts much quicker and smoother, so the process would only be about six hours (yep, "only six hours").
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How many levels do I need to lift my hair?

Typically, you can lift your hair 2-3 levels with a standard hair color. High-lift colors can usually lift up to 5 levels lighter.
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Is soft black darker than black?

Soft Black Hair Color

If you prefer a natural look, soft black, the almost black shade, is the black hair color shade for you. The hair color is just on the edge of the brown-black spectrum. It works well for warm and dark skin tones.
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How do I know what my hair color is?

Start by parting the back of your hair down the center. Then, cover up any dyed sections of hair so that you're able to focus on evaluating your scalp. Have a friend match the color against our color chart to figure out the color closest to your own.
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Is there a 2B hair color?

#2B Natural Dark Brown | 18" Clip In Extensions – ISO Beauty.
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Should I get 1B or 2 hair?

In general, the darker your skin is, the better dark hair will look on you. So, if your skin is medium to dark, go for 1B. If your skin is on the lighter side, go for color number 2.
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What is 1B hair type?

Type 1B. Type 1B is not completely flat and has more body than its Type 1A counterpart. Most straight-haired women will fall into this hair type category. Type 1B is distinguished from 1A by its ability to hold a curl. The ends of Type 1B tend to curl under slightly versus them being completely straight.
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Is jet black darker than black?

Compared to other black hair dyes, it is less dramatic and intense. It is also considered as “straight,” having no undertones or hues in its color. On the other hand, jet black refers to a shade of black that is characterized as darker than black, with blue or purple undertones.
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What number is brown hair?

The level system is made up of 10 numbers which help determine the depth level of your natural hair. 1 is black, 5 is light brown, 6 is dark blonde, 7 is blonde and 10 is the lightest blonde.
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What is the rarest hair color?

Red Hair. Red hair is the rarest natural hair color. Experts estimate that somewhere between 1-2% of the world's population has red hair.
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What is the most common hair color?

Natural Hair Color Statistics
  • Black/dark brown hair is the world's most common hair color. ...
  • Brown hair comes in as the second-most common hair color in the world, with 11% of the population being naturally brunette.
  • Only 3% of the world's population has natural blonde hair.
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Is dark blonde and light brown the same?

Think of a Light Blonde and a Light Brown, in the middle space in between them - THAT is a Dark Blonde. It's a shade lighter than a Brunette and the darkest of the Blonde family.
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What shade of black hair is right for me?

Deep, rich dark skin tones match well with silky, shiny black hair. True black works well with warmer complexions. You can also look for black shades with blue undertones to bring out the radiant glow of your cheekbones. Don't be afraid to try the deepest midnight available on the color panel!
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Does black hair make you look older?

Severe dark hair can cast shadows on your face emphasizing lines and wrinkles. Not to mention that dark hair against a light scalp makes thinning hair more visible, further adding years to your overall look.
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How do you tell if black hair will look good on you?

If you're determined to try black, avoid red undertones to avoid yellow-looking skin. Olive skin: Black hair looks fab on those with olive skin. Switch it up with blue undertones if you're feeling adventurous. Dark skin: Jet-black hair looks incredible against dark skin tones.
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Is high lift blonde better than bleach?

What Are The Differences Between High Lift Hair Color And Bleach? The first (and perhaps the most important) difference between these two is that while bleach can lighten your hair from anywhere between 3 to 8 levels, high lift hair color cannot lift pigment and lighten your hair more than 5 levels.
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How many levels can you lighten hair in one session?

It is recommended to go not more than four levels up in one session. After two-three weeks, you can go four more levels up to get the lighter hair shade of your choice. Going drastically from dark to lightest can fry your hair and make it dry, brittle, and weak.
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How well does black hair lift?

Black Hair is Different From Any Other Shade

In order to get a natural-looking, flattering lighter shade, you need specialised, high-intensity dye. At best, standard dye will lift black hair to underwhelming, vaguely lighter shade that fades quickly. At worst, you're left with a terrible colour and badly damaged hair.
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Should virgin hair dyed?

But while the process may seem intimidating and complicated to do on your own, it's important to know that dyeing virgin hair for the first time is possible (even if you plan on going from dark to light) without completely ruining your strands. I promise, there's not reason to be afraid of a little color!
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