Convert Joico LumiShine Permanent Creme Color to Matrix SoColor Pre-Bonded

Q: How many LumiShine Permanent Creme Color shades have an exact equivalent in SoColor Pre-Bonded?

Of the 22 LumiShine Permanent Creme Color shades, 16 have an exact equivalent in SoColor Pre-Bonded, 5 close and 1 approximate. The level (1-10) is universal; what varies is the reflect.

Find the equivalent for each Joico LumiShine Permanent Creme Color shade in Matrix SoColor Pre-Bonded. Complete chart with levels, reflects, and match confidence.

Remember that equivalences are approximate. Each brand has proprietary pigments and bases that produce slightly different results. We always recommend doing a strand test when switching brands.

LumiShine Permanent Creme Color	Name	SoColor Pre-Bonded	Name	Match
Level 2
2N	Black	2N	Natural Black	Exact
Level 3
3N	Dark Brown	3N	Darkest Brown Neutral	Exact
Level 4
4N	Medium Brown	4N	Dark Brown Neutral	Exact
Level 5
5N	Light Brown	5N	Medium Brown Neutral	Exact
5NA	Light Natural Ash Brown	5A	Medium Brown Ash	Exact
5NC	Light Natural Copper Brown	5CG	Medium Brown Copper Gold	Close
5NR	Light Natural Red Brown	505R	Medium Brown Red (Extra Coverage)	Exact
Level 6
6N	Dark Blonde	6N	Light Brown Neutral	Exact
6NA	Dark Natural Ash Blonde	6A	Light Brown Ash	Exact
6NG	Dark Natural Golden Blonde	6W	Light Brown Warm	Close
6NC	Dark Natural Copper Blonde	6W	Light Brown Warm	Approximate
6NR	Dark Natural Red Blonde	6RB	Light Brown Red Brown	Close
Level 7
7N	Medium Blonde	7N	Dark Blonde Neutral	Exact
7NA	Medium Natural Ash Blonde	7A	Dark Blonde Ash	Exact
7NG	Medium Natural Golden Blonde	7G	Dark Blonde Gold	Exact
7NC	Medium Natural Copper Blonde	7CG	Dark Blonde Copper Gold	Close
Level 8
8N	Light Blonde	8N	Medium Blonde Neutral	Exact
8NA	Light Natural Ash Blonde	8A	Medium Blonde Ash	Exact
8NG	Light Natural Golden Blonde	8W	Medium Blonde Warm	Close
Level 9
9N	Very Light Blonde	9N	Light Blonde Neutral	Exact
9NA	Very Light Natural Ash Blonde	9A	Light Blonde Ash	Exact
Level 10
10N	Lightest Blonde	10N	Extra Light Blonde Neutral	Exact

How to read the match: Exact = same level and same reflect · Close = same level, same reflect family · Approximate = same level in natural, or adjacent level with the same reflect. Hover each badge for that row's reason.

Of the 22 LumiShine Permanent Creme Color shades, 16 exact, 5 close and 1 approximate in this chart with SoColor Pre-Bonded. For example, LumiShine Permanent Creme Color's 6N maps to SoColor Pre-Bonded's 6N. Natural reflects cross over best; copper ones need more adjustment.

View reverse: Matrix SoColor Pre-Bonded to Joico LumiShine Permanent Creme Color

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Questions about LumiShine Permanent Creme Color and SoColor Pre-Bonded

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How many LumiShine Permanent Creme Color shades have an exact equivalent in SoColor Pre-Bonded?

Of the 22 LumiShine Permanent Creme Color shades, 16 have an exact equivalent in SoColor Pre-Bonded, 5 close and 1 approximate. The level (1-10) is universal; what varies is the reflect.

Are brand equivalences exact?

No. Equivalences are approximate because each brand uses different pigments, bases, and concentrations. The level (1-10) is universal, but the reflect result may vary. We always recommend doing a strand test when switching brands.

Can I mix hair color from different brands?

It's not recommended. Each brand formulates its products with specific chemistry (pH, alkalizing agent, pigment system). Mixing brands can create unpredictable reactions and unwanted results. Always use color and developer from the same brand.

What if the exact shade doesn't exist in the other brand?

The tool shows you the closest available shade. If you need a very specific result, you can combine two shades from the target brand (for example, mixing a natural with an ash to get a soft ash). Blendsor calculates these mixes automatically.

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