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All shades with 1.8% and 3% developer results across fine, medium, and full density brow hair.
Lamination opens the cuticle — meaning color absorbs faster and deeper than on untreated hair. Always drop to 1.8% developer post-lamination regardless of density, and reduce your processing time by 30–50%. On fine/sparse brows, check at 6 minutes. On medium-full brows, check at 8 minutes. The open cuticle does the work — the developer doesn’t need to.
| Shade | Natural Hair Color | Density | 1.8% — Result | 3% — Result | Pro Tips |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Shades | |||||
#1 Deep BlackDeep Black | Raven black, dark brunette, cold ash blonde | Sparse–Full | 1.8% Soft charcoal-black; defined but not harsh. ⏱ 10–15 min 3% Jet black, intense and graphic. Maximum drama. ⏱ 15–20 min | Fine: Use 1.8% only Medium: Either developer Full: 3% recommended | Primarily for lashes or dark brows. Mix into other shades to deepen. Avoid on fair skin alone. |
#2 GraphiteGraphite | Ash blonde, grey, salt & pepper | Fine–Medium | 1.8% Ashy taupe-grey. Subtle, airy tint for grey or fair brows. ⏱ 8–12 min 3% Bold ashy charcoal. Cool-toned polished finish. ⏱ 15–20 min | Fine: 1.8% only — avoid 3% Medium: 3% great on salt & pepper Full: Mix with Chestnut to prevent flat grey | Neutralises warm/yellow tones. Mix with Light Brown for ash blonde. Use alone on grey brows. |
#3 Blue BlackBlue Black | Raven/cool black hair, dark cool complexions | Medium–Full | 1.8% Deep navy-tinted black; polished and cool. ⏱ 10–15 min 3% Intense blue-black; striking cool-toned brows. ⏱ 15–20 min | Fine: Not recommended Medium: 1.8% only Full: 3% for bold sculptural result | Best for cool-undertone clients. Mix with Dark Brown to reduce blue and warm slightly. |
| Brown Shades | |||||
#4 ChestnutChestnut | Light brown, warm blonde, medium brown | Sparse–Medium | 1.8% Soft neutral mid-brown. Great for first-time clients. ⏱ 8–12 min 3% Rich defined neutral-cool brown. Full coverage. ⏱ 15–20 min | Fine: 1.8% at 8 min Medium: Either developer Full: 3% at 15–20 min | Most versatile all-rounder. No red tinge. Mix with Graphite for ashy or Red Chestnut for warmth. |
#4.1 Red ChestnutRed Chestnut | Red/ginger, auburn, mahogany | Fine–Medium | 1.8% Warm copper-tinted brown. Delicate red tone on fine brows. ⏱ 8–10 min 3% Fiery bold red-brown. Vivid warm intensity. ⏱ 15–20 min | Fine: 1.8% for rose-copper tint Medium: Both work; 3% richer Full: 3% with Brown #6 to avoid skin staining | Mix with Light Brown for warm red-blonde. Mix with Chestnut for auburn. Great for redheads. |
#6 BrownBrown | Dark blonde, light–medium brown | Medium–Full | 1.8% Warm soft mid-brown. Natural everyday result. ⏱ 10–14 min 3% Rich defined warm brown. Full salon coverage. ⏱ 15–20 min | Fine: Blend with Light Brown first Medium: Either developer Full: 3%; mix with Dark Brown for depth | Foundational warm brown. Pair with Chestnut for bespoke mid-brown. Mix with Graphite to cool down. |
#7 Dark BrownDark Brown | Dark brunette, near-black | Medium–Full | 1.8% Deep cool-brown; defined but soft. Good for sensitive clients. ⏱ 10–15 min 3% Bold deep cool brown. Near-black depth. ⏱ 15–20 min | Fine: Not ideal — use Chestnut instead Medium: 1.8% rich brown; 3% near-black Full: 3% only | Use as deepening agent in blends. Mix with Brown for warm dark-brown. Mix with Graphite for cold espresso. |
| Light Shades | |||||
#5 Light BrownLight Brown | Blonde, light blonde, platinum, very fine fair brows | Fine–Sparse | 1.8% Very soft golden-beige. Barely-there tint for platinum blondes. ⏱ 6–10 min 3% Warm golden-brown. Visible definition without heaviness. ⏱ 12–18 min | Fine: 1.8% at 6–8 min — ideal Medium: 3% at 12–15 min with Chestnut Full: Blend with Chestnut or Brown — too light alone | The blonde specialist. Add Graphite to cool yellow tone. Add Dark Brown drop-by-drop to deepen. |
Developer choice and processing time should always be adjusted to match hair density.
Thin individual hairs · Gaps visible · Over-plucked or naturally thin
Best choice for fine fair brows. Adds definition without weight.
Works on fine brown brows. Keep time short to avoid over-darkening.
For fine grey or ash-blonde brows — soft cool-toned definition.
For fine red/ginger brows. Gives warm copper sheen.
Average hair thickness · Defined shape · Some gaps possible
Ideal for medium brows in most natural shades. Very versatile.
Good for medium-warm brown brows. 3% gives polished result.
Use 1.8% on medium brows for strong defined look without harshness.
1.8% for rich dark brown. 3% for near-black depth.
Thick, coarse, or resistant hair · Full bushy brows
Best for dense dark brows. 3% with full time to penetrate coarse hair.
Excellent on thick dark brows. 3% penetrates coarse hair fully.
For full cool-toned dark brows. Striking when fully processed.
On thick brown or dark blonde brows. Blend with Dark Brown for depth.
For full auburn brows. Mix 1:1 with Brown #6 to manage skin staining.
Bronsun stains both brow hair and periorbital skin. Choose a shade that harmonises with the client's complexion.
Very light skin · Pink or neutral undertone
Light skin · Warm or neutral undertone
Beige to olive · Warm or yellow-green undertones
Golden-tan skin · Warm undertone · South Asian, Latinx
Deep warm or cool brown skin · African, Afro-Caribbean, deeper South Asian
Pink or cool-rosy undertone · Any depth level
All Bronsun shades can be mixed together before adding developer. Mix dye shades first, then add developer.
For fair or blonde clients wanting cool, natural brows
3 parts #5 Light Brown : 1 part #2 Graphite
1.8% for whispy ash. 3% for defined ash-blonde.
Platinum, ash blonde or grey-blonde brow hair. Fair to light cool-toned skin.
Soft warmth for fair-warm or blonde clients
4 parts #5 Light Brown : 1 part #4.1 Red Chestnut
1.8% for honey-blonde shimmer. 3% for warm gold definition.
Warm or strawberry blonde hair. Fair-warm or light ivory skin.
Rich warm red-brown — the redhead's perfect brow
2 parts #4.1 Red Chestnut : 1 part #4 Chestnut
1.8% for warm copper-red. 3% for vibrant defined auburn.
Red, auburn or warm chestnut hair. Light–medium or freckled skin.
Cool greige — trending, sophisticated, very wearable
2 parts #4 Chestnut : 1 part #2 Graphite
1.8% for soft greige-taupe. 3% for cool defined mushroom brown.
Ash-brown, dark blonde or grey-brown hair. Light–medium or cool-toned skin.
Deep cool brown — the brunette alternative to black
3 parts #7 Dark Brown : 1 part #2 Graphite
1.8% for deep rich brown. 3% for near-black cold espresso.
Dark brunette or cool black hair. Medium to dark skin of any undertone.
Rich chocolate — classic, universally flattering
1 part #6 Brown : 1 part #7 Dark Brown
1.8% for warm dark-brown. 3% for deep chocolate definition.
Medium-dark brown brows. Olive, tan or medium warm-toned skin.
Dark without the starkness — for dramatic brows on sensitive skin
1 part #1 Deep Black : 1 part #7 Dark Brown
1.8% for dark brown-black with warmth. 3% for near-black intensity.
Dark brunette or black hair. Medium to deep warm skin tones.
Root-matching depth for ash-blonde or two-tone brows
3 parts #5 Light Brown : 1 part #6 Brown
1.8% on fine or fair brows. 3% for medium-density brows wanting more definition.
Ash-blonde or two-tone hair with darker roots.
Blue-toned dark — modern and high-fashion
2 parts #3 Blue Black : 1 part #7 Dark Brown
3% only — needed for full colour deposit on dense dark hair.
Cool-toned complexions. Black natural hair. Full density brows.
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