Artègo It's Color Hair Dye 150 ml – Dark Blonde Shades

Dark Blonde Color Chart and Reflection Guide

• 6.0 / 6N – Dark Blonde: A timeless, neutral, and highly natural base color. It has no excessive warmth or coolness; it offers excellent grey coverage and a rich blonde base.
  
  
• 6.00 / 6NN – Dark Cool Blonde: Contains double-density natural pigments. It is ideal for covering resistant, stubborn grey hair in a single go and achieving a deeper, well-settled blonde with cool undertones.
  
  
• 6.01 / 6NA – Dark Soft Ash Blonde: A natural shade with light ash nuances; it softens unwanted redness and warmth in your hair, providing a natural, modern, cool blonde finish.
  
  
• 6.1 / 6A – Dark Ash Blonde: A popular dark blonde shade with pronounced ash and matte undertones that strongly neutralizes orange and red reflections in your hair.
  
  
• 6.3 / 6G – Dark Golden Blonde: Features warm gold reflections; it provides a vibrant and rich light brown/blonde shimmer that glows under light and sparkles in the sun.
  
  
• 6.34 / 6GK – Dark Golden Copper Blonde: A multi-dimensional color where gold highlights combine with the warm energy of copper, adding dynamism and fullness to the hair.
  
  
• 6.4 / 6K – Dark Copper Blonde: With its balanced and elegant copper tone, it gives your hair a noble, warm, and striking shine.
  
  
• 6.40 / 6KO – Dark Orange Blonde: A special shade designed for those who love high-energy and bright copper tones, containing vibrant, intense orange warmth.
  
  
• 6.41 / 6KA – Dark Copper Cool Blonde: A sophisticated shade that balances the warmth of copper with cool-ash pigments; it offers an elegant alternative for those who do not like overly bright copper.
  
  
• 6.43 / 6KG – Dark Copper Golden Blonde: A brilliant and luminous warm blonde reflection where copper and gold (dore) pigments are enriched, refracting light perfectly.
  
  
• 6.46 / 6KR – Dark Copper Red Blonde: A high-depth and passionate warm blonde color where the copper tone is blended with red nuances.
  
  
• 6.5 / 6RM – Dark Mahogany Blonde: Contains red-brown (mahogany) reflections; it is a noble and luxurious shade that looks excellent on dark and olive skin tones.
  
  
• 6.56 / 6RMR – Dark Mahogany Red Blonde: Provides a rich and mysterious color depth by enhancing the mahogany tone with pronounced red reflections.
  
  
• 6.6 / 6R – Dark Red Blonde: Combines vibrant, rich, and passionate red reflections on a dark blonde base; suitable for those looking for a non-fading, bright red.
  
  
• 6.66 / 6RR – Dark Intense Red Blonde: Possesses double red pigment density; it offers a highly durable and bold dark red shade that shines like a flame on the hair.
  
  
• 6.7 / 6M – Dark Cuban Tobacco: An elite and silky brown-blonde reflection in the warmth of tobacco leaf, blending brown and warm chocolate undertones.
  
  
• 6.71 / 6MA – Dark Cool Maroon Blonde: Creates a matte and modern chestnut/blonde finish where brown tones meet cool ash nuances.
  
  
• 6.72 / 6MV – Dark Violet Blonde: A blonde blended with cool purple/violet undertones; it erases dullness in the hair and leaves an elite cool reflection that shines under light.
  
  
• 6.80 / 6CN – Dark Blonde: A modern dark blonde option with soft transitions that achieves a balance of caramel and natural cool brown.
  
  
• 6F – Ruby Red: A captivating fashion color that reflects the noble and radiant red of a ruby stone on a dark base.
  
  

Correct Developer Choice and Volume Guide

• 10 Vol. (3%) Developer:
  
  
  • Should be preferred when you want to darken your hair, perform toning, or refresh color on previously lightened bases.
    
    
• 20 Vol. (6%) Developer:
  
  
  • The most ideal option for grey coverage processes.
    
    
  • Used for dyeing hair in the same tone or lightening natural hair color by up to 1 level.
    
    
• 30 Vol. (9%) Developer:
  • Suitable when you want to reach dark blonde shades by lightening a dark natural hair base by 2–3 levels.
    
    
• 40 Vol. (12%) Developer:
  • You can prefer this when you want bright copper or red reflections (e.g., 6.40, 6.66, 6F) to appear much more vibrant by providing 3–4 levels of lift on natural dark hair.
    
    
• Important Note: For the most homogeneous mixture and long-lasting color retention, you must mix your dye with Artègo O2 Cream Developer.
  
  

Mixing Ratios and Preparation

• Mixing Bowl: Prefer a non-metal glass, ceramic, or plastic bowl and a hair dye brush.
  
  
• 1:1 Standard Mixing Ratio: You should add as much developer cream as the amount of dye you will apply.
  
  
  • 50 ml dye + 50 ml developer
    
    
  • 75 ml dye + 75 ml developer
    
    
  • 150 ml (full tube) dye + 150 ml developer
    
    
• Homogeneous Texture: Whisk the dye and developer thoroughly until a smooth, non-drip, and lump-free cream texture is formed.
  
  

Comprehensive Application Steps

1. Root Touch-up

• Apply the mixture evenly to unwashed, completely dry hair roots in thin sections.
  
  
• Leave on the roots for 35 minutes.
  
  
• When the waiting time is over, lightly moisten your hair with warm water and gently massage (emulsify) the scalp and lengths for 1–2 minutes.
  
  
• Rinse with plenty of water until the water runs clean and clear, then wash with a color-protecting shampoo.
  
  

2. Intensive and Stubborn Grey Coverage

• If grey ratio is less than 50%: You can apply your chosen reflective color directly with 20 Vol. developer in a 1:1 ratio.
  
  
• If grey ratio is more than 50%: You must add base color (6.0) or 6.00 (6NN) for stubborn greys to the reflective dye:
  
  
  • Formula: 50 ml Reflective Color (e.g., 6.1 or 6.7) + 50 ml Base Tone (6.0 or 6.00) + 100 ml 20 Vol. Developer.
    
    
• Apply the mixture generously to dry hair, starting from the front and temple areas where greys are most concentrated.
  
  
• After waiting for a total of 35–45 minutes, rinse with warm water and wash with a color-fixing shampoo.
  
  

3. Coloring Natural Hair Dark Blonde for the First Time

• Since hair roots react faster to body heat, apply the dye to the lengths and ends first.
  
  
• Leave for 20 minutes.
  
  
• Then apply the fresh dye mixture to the hair roots and leave it on the entire hair for another 30–35 minutes.
  
  
• Before rinsing, homogenize the dye with a massage, then cleanse with plenty of water and color-protecting shampoo.
  
  

4. Refreshing Lengths and Ends

• Apply the mixture to the roots first and leave for 25–30 minutes.
  
  
• Distribute the remaining dye to the lengths and ends by combing or massaging.
  
  
• Leave on the lengths and ends for 5–10 minutes to refresh the tone, then rinse with plenty of water.
  
  

Professional Tips and Tricks

• To Neutralize Redness and Orange Tones: If you do not want warmth in your hair with dark blonde shades, your definitive choice should be 6.1 (Dark Ash Blonde) or 6.01 (Soft Ash).
  
  
• Maintaining Red and Copper Tones: To protect the vibrancy of vivid colors like 6.66, 6.40, 6.46, and 6F, you should not wash your hair with very hot water and should use sulfate-free color-protecting shampoos.
  
  
• Natural Chocolate/Brown Effect: If you are looking for a warm, luxurious, and natural brown-blonde, 6.7 (Dark Cuban Tobacco) or 6.80 shades offer the depth you seek.
  
  

Important Safety and Usage Warnings

• Allergy Sensitivity Test: Apply a small amount of the mixture behind the ear or on the inside of the elbow 48 hours before dyeing; if itching, redness, or swelling is observed, do not use the product.
  
  
• Professional Content: The box contains only 1 tube (150 ml) of dye. You must purchase the cream developer required for the mixture separately.
  
  
• Metal Contact Warning: Absolutely do not use metal bowls, metal clips, or metal combs while preparing and applying the mixture.
  
  
• Hair Application Only: The product is formulated only for dyeing hair; it is strictly not suitable for eyebrows, eyelashes, or beards.
  
  
• Sensitive Scalp: Do not apply to irritated, wounded, or scalps with skin conditions such as eczema/psoriasis.
  
  
• Waiting Time Control: Waiting for less than the specified time may result in incomplete color, while waiting too long may result in the color turning out darker than intended.
  
  
• Personal Protection: Do not neglect to wear protective gloves and a dye cape during application.