Description
Honey Blonde #5.9 is a warm golden-honey blonde, equivalent to US colour #27. It is the single most requested blonde tone in Los Angeles, because it reproduces what sun does to naturally light brown hair. Supplied as 20 tapes per pack in eight lengths from 14" to 28".
Shade profile
| Violet Beauty code | #5.9 Honey Blonde |
|---|---|
| US equivalent | #27 — Honey Blonde |
| Depth level | Warm mid blonde |
| Tonal family | Warm gold with an amber depth |
| Processing | Toned Slavic base |
Who this shade matches
#27 is the classic partner shade for brunette hair. It rarely works as a full-head single shade — installed alone it reads as a solid warm blonde, which is not what anyone asking for honey has in mind.
The build that works is Brown #4 (US #4) or Medium Brown #5 (US #6) through the base with #5.9 placed at the surface and around the face. That is how a balayage is constructed, and it is why #27 is stocked by every American extension brand as a highlight shade rather than a base one.
Wear and care
Move-ups at 6 to 8 weeks, heat under 450 °F (230 °C) with a protectant. Honey is one of the more stable blonde tones — the warmth is the point, so there is no ash deposit to lose. Skip violet shampoo on this shade unless a colourist advises it; it dulls the gold that makes the tone work.
Questions about Honey Blonde #5.9
Is #5.9 the same as caramel?
Close. Caramel is a marketing term rather than a ring code; #27 is what most brands supply when a client asks for caramel or honey.
Should I use purple shampoo on honey blonde?
Generally no. Violet pigment neutralises the gold this shade depends on.
How many packs for a highlight effect?
Fewer than for a full-head install. One pack placed correctly at the surface reads as a full head of highlights. Confirm placement at the consultation.