Espresso Martini
Dark brown with the gloss of fresh crema.
Rich dark brown like freshly pulled espresso — deep, glossy, slightly warm.
Why this shade
Level-4 brunettes are the working colourist's most-asked service and the one most likely to fall flat. Espresso Martini brings a controlled warmth that reads as luxury — the difference between a flat dark brown and a brunette that catches the salon lights.
Who it's for
The professional client who wants commercial-ready dark brown that photographs well. The brunette who came in with permanent colour and wants gloss without re-permanent. The natural level-4 looking for a refresh that feels like a treatment, not a touch-up.
- Natural level-4 clients wanting glossy refresh between permanent services
- Clients moving away from harsh permanent darks toward glossy dimension
- Wedding / event prep where gloss matters as much as colour
In the chair
Apply neat from root to tip. For first-time demi clients converting from permanent, run a strand test — the warmth of 4NB will read more visible than they're used to from flat permanent darks. Pair with the lower-volume Cream Activator for the smoothest cuticle finish.
- Use 5 vol activator for pure gloss + tone (no lift)
- Run a strand test for first-time demi conversions
- Apply midshafts first if the client has slow grey at temples
For high-gloss refresh on grown-out highlights: mix 4NB with 5N at 60/40 — the warmth lifts the dimension, the neutral anchor keeps the highlights from disappearing into a uniform brown.
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