What does the NN mean in hair color?

Wella ColorCharm® Liquid NN Shade Collection Suede Series shades will offer the ultimate in gray coverage without the added warmth. NN shades are for resistant gray/white hair, they contain extra pigment for stubborn coarse hair. NN shades contain more dye molecules so they give more depth to your final hair color result.

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What makes it special?
  • Contain extra pigment for stubborn gray hairs
  • Ultimate gray coverage
  • Add more depth to hair

What does the NN mean in hair color?

What is diffrance between 5N goldwell topchic.and 5NN goldwell topchic.

asked on February 8, 2015

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5NN is double Pigment for grey coverage. It is NOT lighter than 5N. They are the same level but NN may appear slightly darker because of the extra pigment.

· May 13, 2022


what is the difference between 7nn and 5na goldwell topchic color

· October 4, 2020


difference between 5NN and 5NL hair color

· July 27, 2020


5N is light brown; 5NN is light brown-extra, which is slightly lighter than 5N.

· February 10, 2015


5nn is the same color, but stronger. I use 5nn, since my hair doesn't hold the color for very long.

· February 8, 2015


Difference between 5a and 5b

· October 29, 2020


what is the difference between 7nn and 5na

· October 4, 2020


I believe NN is designed to cover stubborn grey hairs.

· February 9, 2015


NN it's for someone with lots of gray hair.

· February 8, 2015


Meant grey hair.

· February 8, 2015

The difference between a neutral color (N) and a double N color (NN) is the concentration of the dye. 4N and 4NN are the same color only the NN version has a slightly higher concentration of dye. Another way to describe NN is an opaque version of N. Here’s how you can change any neutral from N to NN.

Generally What colour is nn? COLOR GELS LACQUERS COLORS

GNGreen NaturalNNNatural NaturalGBGold BeigeNWNatural WarmNGNatural Gold

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

What does 6NN mean in hair color?

Light Intense Brown 6NN Light Intense Brown Permanent Liqui Creme Hair Color.

Which is darker 5N or 6N?

There are nine distinct colors in the series including 1N (Very black), 2N (Black), 3N (Dark Natural Brown), 4N (Medium Natural Brown), 5N (Light Natural Brown), 6N (Dark Natural Blond), 7N (Medium Natural Blonde), 8N (Light Natural Blond), and 10N (Lightest Natural Blond).

What hair color hides grey best?

7 of the Best Colors to Cover Gray Hair

  1. Blonde Highlights. Image Credit: @hair_business_family.
  2. Subtle Lowlights. Image Credit: @kellynaso.
  3. Silver Hair. Image Credit: @joffrey_jara.
  4. Ice Blonde. Image Credit: @mr.mishwu.
  5. Warm Brown.
  6. Radiant Red.
  7. Gloss in Any Shade.
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What base is neutral hair color?

Generally, white, black, and brown shades are considered neutral in terms of hair colour. However, brown is the true neutral colour when it comes to hair. Neutrals from black to the palest blonde, looks great on most people.

What does N N mean in French bulldogs?

N/N -(no copies) – dog does not carry piebald. N/S or Sp/S (1 copy) – dog carries but does not display piebald. S/S or Sp/Sp (2 copies) – dog displays piebald. ** on some tests S/S indicates no copies, read the explanation on your results for clarification**

What blonde shade covers GREY Hair Best?

The Best Permanent Blonde Color For Gray Roots If you only want to touch up your roots, Clairol’s Root Touch-Up is an excellent, easy-to-use color that provides 100% gray coverage.

What happens if you use less developer in hair color?

14. What Happens If I Put Too Little Developer in The Dye? Your mix will be too dry, and you won’t be able to saturate the hair properly with product and you may also get uneven and patchy color results. You will not be lifting out enough of the hair’s natural melanin.

What is 5n hair color?

Natural Light Brown A natural glossy light brown home hair dye.

What is the difference between Clairol Natural Instincts and nice and easy?

Nice ‘n Easy Permanent Color: – Lasts up to 8 weeks – Conditions at every step – Natural-looking hair color with 100% Gray coverage – Available in 54 shades Natural Instincts: – Demi-permanent color (Lasts 28 washes) – No ammonia or harsh chemicals – Enhances your natural color and boosts shine – Available in 37 shades

What are NN shades?

NN shades are for resistant gray/white hair, they contain extra pigment for stubborn coarse hair. NN shades contain more dye molecules so they give more depth to your final hair color result.

What does 7NN mean in hair color?

7NN Medium Intense Blonde Permanent Creme Hair Color.

What's the difference between 6N and 6NN hair color?

A: 6nn is formulated for grey hair..it's not that much darker than 6n. Better grey coverage! Helpful?

What color is 5 nn?

5NN - Light Brown Extra Goldwell Topchic Professional Hair Color (2.1 oz.