Tape-in Platinum Beige #12.4 (US #22 Light Beige Blonde)
Description
Light Beige Blonde #12.4 is a soft, neutral blonde with a beige undertone, equivalent to US colour #22. It sits one step below platinum in depth and carries neither noticeable gold nor ash, which makes it one of the easiest light blondes to wear and maintain. Supplied as 20 tapes per pack in eight lengths from 14" to 28", in Slavic hair professionally lightened and toned.
Shade profile
| Violet Beauty code | #12.4 — Light Beige Blonde |
|---|---|
| US equivalent | #22 — Light Beige Blonde |
| Depth level | 9 |
| Tonal family | Neutral beige, no visible gold or ash |
| Processing | Lightened and toned |
Who this shade matches
#12.4 suits natural and coloured blondes at level 8 to 10, and brunettes with heavy highlights who want added length and volume in a softer blonde. Beige sits between warm and cool, so it works with most skin tones and does not tie you to a maintenance routine built around one tonal direction.
It is also the shade we suggest to clients who like the idea of platinum but not the upkeep. #22 gives a clearly light, bright result while staying close enough to natural blonde depth to blend without a visible step at the tape line.
Between appointments the colour drifts toward soft sand rather than toward yellow or grey, a change that is far less noticeable than fading on paler shades. Beige also stays recognisably neutral under both warm indoor light and daylight.
Wear and care
Move-ups at 6 to 8 weeks, heat under 450 °F (230 °C) with a protectant.
- Toning: violet shampoo every fourth or fifth wash is enough to keep warmth in check. Overusing it can push beige toward a lilac cast.
- Strength: a monthly bond treatment. The hair is lightened, so the care standard is the same as for any blonde, even though skipped steps show less.
- Conditioner: mid-lengths and ends only, well clear of the tape tabs.
Questions about Light Beige Blonde #12.4
Is #12.4 a platinum shade?
No. #22 is a level 9 light blonde, one step darker than platinum. It reads clearly blonde and bright, without the near-white finish and maintenance of a platinum.
Is beige the same as ash?
No. Ash actively neutralises gold and reads cool. Beige is balanced and reads neutral.
Will #12.4 blend with darker roots?
Yes, with natural regrowth at level 7 or 8 it reads as a soft gradient rather than a hard line. With darker roots, a rooted or ombré shade will blend more smoothly.
How often does it need toning?
Less often than paler blondes. Violet shampoo every fourth or fifth wash and a gloss at the salon if the ends start to warm.