Milbon Oldive Hair nb
This is the NB tone family across MILBON's Oldive Bote levels, from b2 through b9, so you can hold the same tone direction while dialing the depth up or down. It is stocked in both the bundled "Oldive Botte Hair Dye + 1" format, which pairs the dye with a matching oxidizer, and the standalone Oxidizer Containing bote. In professional color naming, the number typically signals the depth level and the letters signal the tone family, so an NB series like this lets a colorist move a client lighter or darker without switching tone lines.
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The MILBON Oldive NB tone family across levels
This range holds the NB tone constant while spanning multiple depth levels, from b2 up to b9, across both bundled and standalone bote formats. This guide covers how to pick a level within the NB family, the difference between the bundle and standalone listings, and how to move a client between levels without drifting off the intended tone.
How the level numbers work in an NB series
In most professional color systems, the number in a shade code signals depth, with lower numbers reading darker and higher numbers reading lighter, while the letters carry the tone direction. Across this NB range, that means b2-NB sits at a noticeably darker depth than b9-NB, while both stay in the same NB tone family. Always confirm the exact level scale against MILBON's official chart before formulating, since conventions vary slightly between brands.
Choosing the right level for your client
Start from the client's current level and desired result rather than from a level you like on someone else. A colorist typically works within two to three levels of the natural base in a single service; jumping further usually needs a lightening step first. Staying within the NB family across that range keeps the tone consistent even as the level shifts.
Bundle vs standalone bote
The Oldive Botte Hair Dye + 1 listings bundle the dye with a matching oxidizer for a one-order purchase. The Hair Dye Oldiv Bote Oxidizer Containing listings are standalone botes that also include oxidizer but are sold and priced separately from the "+1" bundle line. Compare both before ordering, since pricing and pack composition differ.
Mixing an NB formula at different levels
Follow MILBON's official ratio guidance for the oxidizer strength appropriate to the level shift you are making; lifting several levels typically calls for a stronger developer than a same-level refresh. Strand test whenever you are working a level you have not formulated with this line before.
Stocking an NB range for your color wall
If NB is a tone you use often, stocking the full b2 through b9 run means you can match nearly any client's starting depth without leaving the tone family. Salons with lower volume may prefer to stock only the two or three levels they use most and order less common levels as needed.
Checking the listing before you order
Confirm the level number matches your formula, and check whether the listing is the bundled "+1" pack or a standalone bote, since both are stocked side by side in this range and are easy to mix up at a glance.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is this MILBON NB range?
It is the NB tone family from MILBON's Oldive Bote line, stocked across multiple depth levels from b2 through b9, so you can pick a lighter or darker result while staying in the same tone direction.
How do I know which level to pick within the NB family?
Match the number to your client's current level and target depth using MILBON's official shade chart. Lower numbers read darker and higher numbers read lighter in most professional systems, but always confirm against the brand's chart before formulating.
What is the difference between the + 1 bundle and the standalone bote here?
The "Oldive Botte Hair Dye + 1" listings bundle the dye with a matching oxidizer in one order. The "Hair Dye Oldiv Bote Oxidizer Containing" listings are standalone botes that also include oxidizer but are sold as a separate line item.
How many levels can I lift in one service?
Most colorists work within two to three levels of the natural base in a single application. Bigger jumps usually need a lightening step first before applying an NB formula at the target level.
Which NB levels should my salon stock?
If NB is a tone you use frequently, stocking the full b2 through b9 range covers most client starting depths. Lower-volume salons often stock just the two or three levels they use most and order the rest as needed.
Do I need a different oxidizer strength for different NB levels?
Yes, typically. Lifting several levels usually calls for a stronger developer than a same-level color refresh. Follow MILBON's official ratio guidance for the specific level shift you are making.