Midnight Ruby: Step-by-Step Formulation Guide

Want to create that rich, glossy Midnight Ruby shade but aren’t sure how to formulate for different starting levels?

This professional color guide breaks down how to reach Midnight Ruby from Levels 4–5, 6–7, and 8–9—because the same formula and prep won’t give the same result on every canvas.

Inside you’ll learn how to:

• Assess the starting level and underlying pigment
• Know when to lift and when NOT to lift
• Know when a blonde needs to be filled first
• Replace missing warmth on Levels 8–9
• Formulate the Midnight Ruby Shades EQ gloss
• Understand processing and application
• Predict how the finished ruby will look at different starting levels
• Maintain richness, shine, and longevity
• Avoid an overly bright, hollow, or excessively violet result

Perfect for cosmetology students, instructors, new stylists, and working colorists who want an easy visual reference behind the chair or in the classroom.

From brunette to blonde—the starting canvas determines the road to Midnight Ruby.

Educational resource. Always perform appropriate consultation, strand testing, and adjust formulation for the individual canvas.