Herbatint Hair Color — 9N Honey Blonde

Herbatint 9N Honey Blonde is an ammonia-free permanent hair color in the N, or Natural, series. The manufacturer describes it as a light blonde shade with soft honey warmth, for shoppers seeking a warm blonde result rather than choosing solely by a numbered shade level.

Honey Blonde shade and starting color

Compare 9N Honey Blonde with 8N Light Blonde and 10N Platinum Blonde when selecting among the lighter Natural-series options. Use the complete code and name, and identify your natural color at the roots rather than relying on previously colored lengths.

A strand test helps preview the shade on your own hair. Herbatint states that its permanent gel can lighten natural, untreated hair by up to two shades; choosing 9N does not guarantee that dark or previously dyed hair will become honey blonde.

Specific gray-coverage guidance for 9N

Herbatint's color-series guide distinguishes 9N and 10N from Natural-series shades 1N through 8N. The lighter shades have a lower pigment concentration and may provide less coverage when a medium to high proportion of hair is gray.

For a high percentage of gray hair, the manufacturer recommends combining 9N with 8N. Follow its shade-selection and mixing instructions for your starting color rather than expecting complete gray coverage from 9N alone. When combining shades, maintain the specified ratio between the total color and developer.

Preparing and applying the permanent 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 directions for quantities, regrowth application, rinsing and conditioning, including any guidance for previously treated hair.

The separate Herbatint Hair Color Application Kit contains a measuring cup, brush and protective cape. Prepare your supplies before mixing and wear gloves as directed. Store only unmixed color and developer as instructed, never an already prepared mixture.

Sensitivity testing and coloring precautions

Perform Herbatint's sensitivity test 48 hours before each use, even if you have colored your hair before. A color strand test previews the hair-color result but does not replace the skin sensitivity test. Ammonia-free does not mean allergy-free, and testing cannot guarantee that a future allergic reaction will not occur.

Read the current ingredient list and all warnings supplied with your package before use. Browse the Herbatint collection to compare other permanent shades and temporary root touch-up formats.