The Ultimate 2025 Redken Color Gels Oils Chart: New Shades, Mixing Ratios, And Pro Secrets Revealed
The Redken Color Gels Oils system has redefined professional permanent hair color, offering a revolutionary, ammonia-free liquid formula that delivers up to 100% gray coverage with unparalleled shine. As of late 2025, this innovative line continues to expand, introducing new collections like the highly anticipated Uptown Bronde and the rich Coffeehouse shades, making it a crucial tool for every stylist's arsenal. This definitive guide cuts through the noise to provide you with the absolute latest chart details, technical specifications, and expert mixing secrets you need to master this powerhouse color line.
The key to mastering any professional color line is understanding its technical chart, and the Color Gels Oils system is no exception. This article serves as your comprehensive, up-to-date technical guide, ensuring you can flawlessly execute deep, saturated color results while simultaneously boosting hair condition by 30% and shine by an astonishing 78% on every client. We’ll break down the essentials—from the precise 1:1 mixing ratio to the new shade nomenclature and the exact processing times for maximum gray coverage and lift.
The Redken Color Gels Oils Technical Specifications and Core Benefits
Before diving into the shade chart and color families, it is essential to internalize the foundational technical details of Redken Color Gels Oils. This permanent liquid color is a superior professional innovation, specifically formulated to provide deep, saturated color without the use of ammonia or fragrance.
Core Product Formulation and Technology
- Ammonia and Fragrance-Free: This is a key selling point, offering a more comfortable experience for both the stylist and the client.
- 2% Apricot Oil: The patent-pending formula is infused with 2% Apricot Oil, a nourishing and smoothing ingredient that is responsible for the line’s signature conditioning and shine benefits.
- Unmatched Shine: The formula is proven to deliver up to 78% more shine to the hair.
- Conditioning Power: It improves the hair's condition by 30%, making it ideal for clients with hair that is not only graying but also dry or compromised.
- 100% Gray Coverage: Every single shade in the portfolio is engineered to provide up to 100% gray coverage, ensuring deep, rich, and true-to-tone results across all hair textures.
This oil-based technology ensures that the color penetrates effectively while simultaneously smoothing the hair cuticle, resulting in a vibrant, long-lasting color that feels luxurious to the touch. The focus on hair rejuvenation is what sets Color Gels Oils apart from traditional permanent color.
Mastering the 1:1 Mixing Ratio and Developer Chart
Precision in formulation is non-negotiable for professional results. Redken Color Gels Oils simplifies this process with a consistent, easy-to-remember mixing ratio, but the choice of developer volume is critical for achieving the desired outcome, whether it's standard gray coverage or maximum lift.
The Essential Mixing and Processing Chart
The standard mixing ratio for all Color Gels Oils shades is 1:1 (equal parts color to developer).
| Developer (Redken Pro-Oxide Cream Developer) | Volume | Primary Use | Processing Time (No Heat) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Volume | 3% | Minimal lift, deposit only, tone-on-tone. | 20 minutes. |
| 20 Volume | 6% | Standard lift (up to 2 levels) and gray coverage. | 30 minutes (Standard Coverage). |
| 30 Volume | 9% | Additional lift (up to 3 levels). | 40 minutes (Additional Lift). |
| 40 Volume | 12% | Maximum lift (up to 4 levels). | 45 minutes (Maximum Lift). |
Pro Tip: For the most reliable 100% gray coverage, the 20 Volume Pro-Oxide Cream Developer and a 30-minute processing time are the industry standard. Always apply to dry hair and ensure even saturation.
2025 Shade Chart Updates: Uptown Bronde and Coffeehouse Collections
The most exciting recent updates to the Redken Color Gels Oils chart involve the expansion of the shade portfolio. Redken has strategically introduced new collections to meet the demand for modern, nuanced color trends, specifically targeting the need for sophisticated gray blending and rich, warm naturals. The total portfolio now boasts over 40 shades, including these new additions.
The Coffeehouse Collection: Rich, Deep Gray Coverage
Launched to provide stylists with the perfect palette for warm, rich, and deeply saturated gray coverage, the Coffeehouse Collection features five new shades. These tones are designed to mimic the dimensional, complex colors found in your favorite coffee blends, offering personalized results for clients seeking a rich depth.
- Key Shades (LSI Keywords):
- 4ABn (Dark Roast): A specific shade mentioned for its ability to deliver deep, rich color and up to 78% shine.
- Other Coffeehouse Tones: These shades are formulated to be blended with the original 38 shades for custom gray coverage.
The Uptown Bronde Collection: Modern, Dimensional Brunettes
The Uptown Bronde Collection is a critical addition for achieving the highly sought-after bronde and dimensional brunette looks. This collection expands the Color Gels Oils range with new formulation options, allowing stylists more creative freedom to formulate personalized, multi-tonal results.
- 2024 Shade Additions (Essential for Topical Authority):
- 9NCh (Natural Chocolate)
- 8NCh (Natural Chocolate)
- 7GB (Gold Brown)
- 6BC (Brown Copper)
- 4BC (Brown Copper)
These specific shades, launched in 2024, are now foundational elements of the expanded Color Gels Oils chart, particularly for creating seamless, high-shine brunette and bronde gradients.
Understanding the Color Gels Oils Shade Families
Navigating the full color chart requires a solid understanding of the nomenclature and color families. Redken Color Gels Oils uses a standard numbering system where the first number indicates the Level (depth) and the letter(s) indicate the Tone (primary and secondary reflect).
Primary Color Families (Tone Reflects)
The Color Gels Oils portfolio is organized into monochromatic color families, ensuring true-to-tone results and predictable blending.
- N (Natural): Provides balanced, neutral tone, often used for maximum gray coverage.
- NA (Natural Ash): A cooler tone with a subtle ash reflect.
- NB (Natural Beige): A softer, warmer neutral.
- A (Ash): Blue/Violet base for maximum coolness and counteracting warmth.
- G (Gold): Yellow base for warm, sun-kissed results.
- B (Brown): Used for rich, deep brown tones.
- C (Copper) / R (Red): Includes specific high-impact dyes like Rubilane® copper dye and R5 red dye for vibrant, true copper and red results.
- P (Pearl): Often used to deliver a soft, iridescent reflect.
By understanding these foundational families, you can easily formulate custom blends. For example, a 6NA would be a Level 6 (Dark Blonde) with a Natural/Ash reflect, perfect for a cool, deeper blonde result. The new shades like 9NCh (Natural Chocolate) introduce more complex, multi-tonal reflects, offering a modern twist on classic families.
Expert Formulation Strategies for Gray Coverage
Achieving 100% gray coverage is the primary function of Redken Color Gels Oils. The liquid formula saturates the hair strand completely, and the oil delivery system ensures deep pigment penetration. For the most resistant gray hair, consider these advanced formulation strategies:
- The N Series Anchor: Always anchor your formula with a corresponding Natural (N) or Natural Ash (NA) shade. For example, if you want a vibrant 7C (Copper), mix it with an equal part of 7N or 7NA to ensure full coverage of resistant gray strands.
- 20 Volume Developer: Stick to 20 Volume for all gray coverage services. The 30-minute processing time at room temperature is optimized for pigment development and gray saturation.
- Low and Slow for Deposit: For clients who are only covering gray and not seeking lift, consider using 10 Volume for 20 minutes. This maximizes deposit and minimizes any potential brightening of the natural base, resulting in a deeper, more saturated end result.
- Post-Color Conditioning: To lock in the 78% shine and 30% condition, always follow the service with a Redken acidic treatment like Shades EQ Bonder Inside or a dedicated Redken haircare line such as Extreme or Color Extend Magnetics.
The Redken Color Gels Oils chart is more than just a list of colors; it is a dynamic, evolving system built on professional innovation. By staying updated on the latest collections—especially the 2025 additions—and mastering the core technical rules, you can consistently deliver high-shine, 100% gray-covering results that keep clients returning to your chair.
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