Herbatint Hair Color — 6N Dark Blonde

Herbatint 6N Dark Blonde is an ammonia-free permanent hair color in the N, or Natural, series. The manufacturer describes it as a natural dark blonde shade with soft golden-beige tones, offering an even color result and gray coverage.

Dark blonde with golden-beige tones

The 6N shade sits between 5N Light Chestnut and 7N Blonde in Herbatint's Natural-series chart. Compare the complete shade code and name when deciding how dark or light you want the finished color. N identifies the Natural color family, not a guarantee of an entirely natural ingredient formula.

Herbatint recommends identifying your natural tone at the roots, rather than relying on previously colored lengths. A strand test can preview how the shade looks on your own hair; follow the test directions supplied with the color.

Gray coverage and previously colored hair

Herbatint identifies Natural-series shades 1N through 8N as its full gray-coverage range, which includes 6N. Follow its shade-selection and processing guidance for your starting color and proportion of gray hair.

Previously dyed, bleached or porous hair can respond differently from untreated regrowth. Herbatint notes that porous hair may absorb more color and look darker. Do not assume choosing a blonde shade will lighten existing dark dye; consult the manufacturer's guidance for treated hair before changing your color.

Mixing and applying the coloring gel

Mix equal parts color and developer in a plastic or glass container, never metal. Mix with a brush until you obtain a gel-like consistency, then apply to dry, unwashed hair starting at the roots. Herbatint's standard processing time is 40 minutes; follow your package's instructions and any specific guidance for previously treated hair.

The separate Herbatint Hair Color Application Kit provides a measuring cup, brush and protective cape. Prepare supplies and wear gloves as directed. Follow the package's rinsing and conditioning steps, and do not store an already mixed color-and-developer preparation.

Sensitivity testing before every use

Perform Herbatint's sensitivity test 48 hours before each application, even if you have used hair color before. The color strand test does not replace this skin sensitivity test. Ammonia-free does not mean allergy-free, and a sensitivity test cannot guarantee that a future allergic reaction will not occur.

Read the current ingredient list and all package warnings before use. Browse the Herbatint collection to compare other permanent shades, temporary root touch-ups and coloring accessories.