Natural black hair color, and how to match it

Natural black is the most common hair colour in India. It is a deep, soft near black with a little warmth and depth in the light, which is different from jet black, a flat, cool, almost blue black. Getting this right is the single most important step when you buy a topper or extensions, because the wrong black is the usual reason a piece looks obvious.

How to tell natural black from jet black

Look at your hair in daylight, not under indoor bulbs. Natural black shows subtle depth and a hint of warmth, and the ends often look a touch softer. Jet black looks like a solid block of cool black with no warmth. If your hair has any depth or warmth in sunlight, it is natural black.

Why the match matters

A jet black piece placed next to natural black hair stands out, especially in daylight and in photos. Matching the right black lets the piece disappear into your own hair. This is why we check your shade against your photos before we ship.

How to match your shade

Compare shades in four lights, daylight, indoor light, office light and flash, because colour shifts between them. Our shade chart shows each shade this way. If you are unsure, upload two or three photos in natural light and our team confirms the closest match before dispatch.

Nearby shades

If your hair is not a true natural black, soft black and dark brown are the next shades to compare. Roots and lengths can differ, so match to the section the piece will sit against, usually the crown and the lengths around it.