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Schwarzkopf Professional® is introducing a new Alphanumeric Color System designed to make shade selection faster, clearer and more accessible.
The update will roll out first across IGORA® color, with BLONDME® transitioning at a later stage. According to the brand, the change is intended to create a more intuitive shade language while preserving the formulas, color families and performance stylists already know.
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A shade traditionally labeled 10-91 may now appear as 10VCe. The number still indicates level, while the letters…