The Salon Pro's Guide to Flawless Color Matching

Color matching fails happen in the undertone, not the level. **Match mids-to-ends, not roots.** Extensions blend through the mid-lengths, so hold swatches at the jawline, in natural light. **Respect undertone families.** Ash (18), gold (24), and neutral (60C) blondes at the same level read completely differently once installed. **Rooted and multi-tonal blends** like Rapunzel (M18/60/610) forgive regrowth and dimension far better than solids — when in doubt between two solids, choose the blend. Order a physical color chart before your first wholesale order; screens lie.