What is the level and undertone of all of your shades?
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Haven Whiteman
Luxy Level and Undertone Guide
Choosing the right extension shade starts with understanding a few key characteristics of your hair:
- Hair Level: How light or dark your hair is, ranging from Level 1 (Black) to Level 10 (Lightest Blonde).
- Undertone: Whether your hair leans Warm, Neutral, or Cool.
- Color Pattern: Whether your hair is Solid, Highlighted/Dimensional, Balayage, or Root Melt.
Use the guides below to identify each characteristic and find your closest Luxy Hair shade.
Step 1: Hair Level
Hair level refers to the lightness or darkness of your hair on a scale from Level 1 (Black) to Level 10 (Lightest Blonde).
Step 2: Undertones
Your undertone is the underlying tone that gives your hair its overall warmth or coolness.
Warm | Neutral | Cool |
Golden, honey, caramel, copper, buttery, and chestnut tones. (Hair that naturally reflects warmth in sunlight) | Balanced tones like beige, mushroom, soft brown, and natural blonde. (Perfect for those who don't feel distinctly warm or cool) | Ash, smoky, pearl, silver, and icy tones that minimize warmth. (Ideal if your hair tends to avoid gold or brassiness) |
Step 3: Color Pattern
Many shades feature multiple tones to create a more natural-looking blend.
Solid | Highlight/Dimensional | Balayage | Root Melt |
One consistent shade from root to ends. (Single-process color, virgin hair, one all-over shade) | Evenly distributed lighter and darker ribbons throughout the hair. (Traditional foil highlights, bright dimension, soft brightness throughout) | Lighter pieces concentrated through the mid-lengths and ends for a sun-kissed effect. (Salon balayage, sun-kissed color, low-maintenance blondes) | A darker root that softly transitions into lighter lengths for a lived-in finish. (Grown-out salon color, shadow roots, lived-in blondes and brunettes) |
The Complete Luxy Shade Breakdown:
Shade | Level | Undertone | Color Pattern |
Jet Black | 1 | Cool | Solid |
Off Black | 2 | Neutral | Solid |
Mocha Brown | 3 | Warm | Solid |
Mocha Brown Balayage | 3–6 | Warm | Balayage |
Mocha Bronde Balayage | 3–7 | Neutral | Balayage |
Dimensional Rooted Espresso Brown | 3–6 | Neutral | Root Smudge |
Dark Brown | 5 | Warm | Solid |
Dark Brown Balayage | 5–8 | Warm | Balayage |
Dimensional Rooted Honey Espresso | 3–7 | Warm | Root Smudge |
Chocolate Brown | 6 | Warm | Solid |
Chocolate Brown Balayage | 6–7 | Warm | Balayage |
Medium Natural Brown | 6 | Neutral | Solid |
Neutral Brown | 7 | Cool | Solid |
Chestnut Brown | 7 | Warm | Solid |
Chestnut Brown Balayage | 7–8 | Warm | Balayage |
Dimensional Rooted Sunkissed Brown | 6–8 | Neutral | Root Smudge |
Ash Brown Balayage | 7–9 | Cool | Balayage |
Ash Brown Highlights | 6–8 | Cool | Highlights |
Bronde Balayage | 7–8 | Warm | Balayage |
Dimensional Natural Blonde | 6–8 | Cool | Highlights |
Dimensional Cream Blonde | 7–9 | Cool | Highlights |
Dirty Blonde | 6–8 | Warm | Solid |
Blonde Balayage | 8–9 | Warm | Balayage |
Dimensional Beige Blonde | 8–9 | Neutral-Warm | Highlights |
Dimensional Caramel Honey Blonde Root Melt | 7–9 | Warm | Root Melt |
Dimensional Buttery Champagne Blonde Root Melt | 8–10 | Neutral | Root Melt |
Dimensional Light Golden Blonde Root Melt | 8–9 | Warm | Root Melt |
Beige Blonde Balayage | 8–10 | Neutral | Balayage |
Dimensional Rooted Platinum Pearl Blonde | 7–10 | Cool | Root Smudge |
Platinum Blonde | 10 | Neutral | Solid |
Dark Gray | 5 | Cool | Highlights |
Light Gray | 7 | Cool | Highlights |
Natural Red | 8 | Warm | Solid |
