Convert Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Royal to Redken Shades EQ Gloss

Q: How many Igora Royal shades have an exact equivalent in Shades EQ Gloss?

Of the 30 Igora Royal shades, 15 have an exact equivalent in Shades EQ Gloss, 1 close and 14 approximate. The level (1-10) is universal; what varies is the reflect.

Find the equivalent for each Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Royal shade in Redken Shades EQ Gloss. 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.

Igora Royal	Name	Shades EQ Gloss	Name	Match
1-0	Black	03N	Dark Brown	Approximate
3-0	Dark Brown	03N	Dark Brown	Exact
4-0	Medium Brown	04N	Medium Brown	Exact
5-0	Light Brown	05N	Light Brown	Exact
6-0	Dark Blonde	06N	Dark Blonde	Exact
7-0	Medium Blonde	07N	Medium Blonde	Exact
8-0	Light Blonde	08N	Light Blonde	Exact
9-0	Very Light Blonde	09N	Very Light Blonde	Exact
10-0	Lightest Blonde	09N	Very Light Blonde	Approximate
5-1	Light Ash Brown	05N	Light Brown	Approximate
6-1	Dark Ash Blonde	06N	Dark Blonde	Approximate
7-1	Medium Ash Blonde	07N	Medium Blonde	Approximate
8-1	Light Ash Blonde	08N	Light Blonde	Approximate
9-1	Very Light Ash Blonde	09T	Very Light Titanium Blonde	Exact
5-5	Light Golden Brown	05N	Light Brown	Approximate
6-5	Dark Golden Blonde	06N	Dark Blonde	Approximate
7-5	Medium Golden Blonde	07N	Medium Blonde	Approximate
8-5	Light Golden Blonde	08WG	Light Warm Gold Blonde	Exact
9-5	Very Light Golden Blonde	09G	Very Light Gold Blonde	Exact
5-7	Light Copper Brown	05C	Light Copper Brown	Exact
6-7	Dark Copper Blonde	06C	Dark Copper Blonde	Exact
7-7	Medium Copper Blonde	07C	Medium Copper Blonde	Exact
5-6	Light Chocolate Brown	05N	Light Brown	Approximate
6-6	Dark Chocolate Blonde	06N	Dark Blonde	Approximate
5-88	Light Red Extra Brown	05RB	Light Red Brown	Exact
6-88	Dark Red Extra Blonde	06RB	Dark Red Brown Blonde	Exact
6-12	Dark Ash Smokey Blonde	06N	Dark Blonde	Approximate
7-12	Medium Ash Smokey Blonde	07N	Medium Blonde	Approximate
8-11	Light Ash Extra Blonde	08N	Light Blonde	Approximate
9-11	Very Light Ash Extra Blonde	09T	Very Light Titanium Blonde	Close

Of the 30 Igora Royal shades, 15 exact, 1 close and 14 approximate in this chart with Shades EQ Gloss. For example, Igora Royal's 6-0 maps to Shades EQ Gloss's 06N. Copper reflects cross over best; mahogany ones need more adjustment.

Igora Royal writes the reflect with a dash (7-1 = medium ash blonde); Shades EQ Gloss uses the tonal-family letter after a zero-padded level (07N = natural, V = violet, NB = natural beige). The level (1-10) stays the same; what changes when converting is how the reflect is written.

View reverse: Redken Shades EQ Gloss to Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Royal

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How many Igora Royal shades have an exact equivalent in Shades EQ Gloss?

Of the 30 Igora Royal shades, 15 have an exact equivalent in Shades EQ Gloss, 1 close and 14 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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