Match the visible hair
Compare the mid-lengths and ends that will blend with the system—not only the darkest root area.
COLOR MATCHING GUIDE
Match shade, tone, and gray blend with confidence.
Use the nine live LHS color references as a starting point, then confirm the final match with a physical color ring, a clean hair sample, or clear daylight photos.
BEFORE YOU SELECT
Three rules for a more reliable match
Use neutral daylight
Warm indoor lights and phone processing can shift brown, black, and gray tones. Compare in indirect daylight whenever possible.
Confirm before production
Digital swatches are guidance only. A physical ring or hair sample gives the strongest basis for a custom match.
INTERACTIVE COLOR PLANNER
Explore the current LHS core references
SELECTED REFERENCE
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Jet Black The deepest black reference with a strong, defined finish.- DEPTH
- Deepest
- GRAY PROFILE
- None
Screen disclaimer: brightness, display calibration, camera processing, and lighting can change how a shade appears. Treat these swatches as navigation—not final production approval.
GRAY BLEND PLANNING
Choose the amount of gray—not just the base shade
Subtle transition
Around 10% can soften a solid dark shade without creating a strongly gray appearance.
Visible salt-and-pepper
Around 20–30% creates a clearer gray presence and normally needs careful distribution planning.
Custom distribution
Gray can be uniform or concentrated at the temples, front, or selected zones. Describe the desired placement in Custom Order.
REFERENCE PHOTO CHECKLIST
Send references the color team can actually use
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Use clean, dry hair without wet-look products, fibers, or color spray.
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Photograph the front, both sides, crown, and the hair that will blend with the system.
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Include one close view and one wider view in indirect daylight.
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State whether gray should be even, front-heavy, temple-heavy, or zone-specific.
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