Hair Extension Color Chart

Select any shade to see every style it comes in. Not sure which is yours? Get color matched for free.

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How to read shade codes

Every shade has a code in brackets after its name. Here’s what the numbers and letters mean.

Black and brown

Black and brown

1 is jet black and 1B is a softer off-black. 2 through 8 run from darkest to lightest brown, so a lower number means a darker shade.

Blondes and reds

Blondes and reds

Blonde codes don’t follow a strict scale. 27 is a warm honey blonde, 60 a cool ash blonde and 613 our lightest blonde. 30 to 33 are auburns and 99J is burgundy.

Letters show tone

Letters show tone

A marks a cooler ash tone, as in 18A. S marks a silvery tone, as in Ice Blonde (60S).

Slashes blend shades

Slashes blend shades

A slash means more than one color. Rooted shades list the root first, as in Rooted White Chocolate (2/60). Highlights and ombres list each color in the mix.

How to choose your shade

Step 1

Match your ends

Compare shades to the mid-lengths and ends of your hair, where the extensions will blend in, not to your roots.

Step 2

Use natural daylight

Check shades next to a window during the day. Indoor lighting can make hair look warmer or darker than it is.

Step 3

Think about your color mix

If your color changes from root to tip, a rooted or highlighted shade will usually blend better than a single solid color.

Color Chart Questions

Answers to the questions we hear most about reading the chart and choosing your shade.

Reading shade codes

1B is a natural off-black, a little softer than jet black (1). It’s the closest match for most naturally black hair.

Platinum Blonde (613) is the lightest blonde we carry, a bright, pale blonde. For a cooler blonde, compare it with Ash Blonde (60) and Ice Blonde (60S).

Finding your match

Look at the veins on your inner wrist in natural light. Greenish veins mean warm undertones, so golden, caramel and copper shades like Honey Blonde (27) or Golden Brown (6) usually work best. Bluish veins mean cool undertones, so try ash, beige and platinum shades like Ash Blonde (60) or Ice Blonde (60S). A mix of both means you’re neutral and have more flexibility.

Our color matching guide walks through it step by step.

Go slightly lighter. It blends more naturally, and a colorist can deepen lighter hair if needed, but lifting darker hair is much harder. Not sure? Send us a photo for a free match, or check the color at home before removing the security ties and exchange it free if needed.

You have two good options. Match your base color and let your own highlights add dimension, or choose a rooted or balayage shade that mimics your color transition. For more complex color, send us photos and we’ll recommend the best approach.

Yes, a little. Curls create shadows, so curly hair often looks darker than it is and you may need a slightly lighter shade than you’d expect. Match in your natural state: if you wear your hair curly, compare it curly, not blown out. Match your curl pattern too. Our curly hair extensions guide covers every texture.

Gray varies widely, from bright silver to salt-and-pepper to warm-toned gray, and each needs a different approach. Send us photos for a personal recommendation, or have a colorist custom-tone your extensions to match.

Screens vary in brightness and color, so use the chart as a guide. For an exact match, order a color ring or get color matched.

After you order

Check the color as soon as your order arrives. While the security ties are still on, you can hold the hair up to your own, feel the texture, and even wash or heat style a small section.

If the shade isn’t right, exchange it free within 30 days of delivery, or return it for a refund minus a 15% restocking fee. Just don’t remove the security ties or wear the hair, or it can no longer be returned. Clearance and sale items are final sale. See our return policy for full details.

With proper care, the color holds well. Use a sulfate-free shampoo and heat protectant, and limit sun and chlorine exposure. For blondes, a purple shampoo now and then keeps tones bright.

Yes. Our extensions are 100% Remy human hair, so a professional colorist can tone, gloss or adjust them by 1 to 2 levels. We don’t recommend bleaching or coloring at home, since it can damage the hair. To keep blondes bright, use a purple shampoo now and then with sulfate-free care.

Colored or toned hair can’t be returned or exchanged, so always do a strand test on a small section first. Read our dos and don’ts of coloring extensions before you book.

Yes, on request. Start a custom order and our in-house stylists will let you know what’s possible for your shade. Custom orders are final sale, so we’ll confirm every detail with you before we start.

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