Hair Color
Creativity is at the core of what we do. To help you stay inspired, we created a hub with all your hair color needs. Our blog covers the latest trends, formulas, professional tips and inspiration.
06.16.2025
Citrus Crush: 7 Limoncello Blonde Formulas
By: Jaclyn Harwood
Embrace the zest of summer with Limoncello Blonde, a trend lighting up salons this season. Inspired by the vibrant hues of the Italian liqueur, this shade offers a refreshing twist on classic blonde, featuring soft lemon tones and sunlit dimension. As summer 2025 approaches, clients are looking for color that feels both fresh and sophisticated, capturing the essence of summer brightness while maintaining a polished, professional look. In this article, we’re sharing seven #ProFormulas from stylists around the globe, created with Wella Professionals, along with care and styling tips to help you bring the look to life behind the chair.
LIMONCELLO BLONDE FORMULAS
GOLDEN SPRITZ
Artist: Susana Passos-Pereira @bysusanapassos
LIGHTEN
Blondor Multi Blonde
Welloxon Perfect Creme Developer 6% (20 volume)
TONE
Color Touch 9/03
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
CARE + STYLING
Complete the service with Wella Professionals Ultimate Smooth Shampoo and Conditioner to cleanse and hydrate. Pump up the volume with Nioxin Pro Clinical Volumizing and Thickening Mousse at the base, for a bouncy blowout. Finish with Sebastian Professional Dark Oil and Wella Professionals EIMI Glam Mist Shine Spray to reduce frizz and deliver a stunning, polished result.
LEMON DROP
Artist: @color.luxury
LIGHTEN
Blondor Multi Blonde
Welloxon Perfect Creme Developer 6% (20 volume)
GLAZE
Shinefinity 08/38 + 09/36
Shinefinity Activator, Bottle Application
CARE + STYLING
Cleanse and add body with Sebastian Professional's Dark Oil Lightweight Shampoo and Conditioner. Hydrate and protect with Wella Professionals INVIGO Miracle BB Spray, then apply EIMI Perfect Me to the mid-strands and ends, before blow-drying. Create soft loose curls with Wella Professionals Trilliant Spray and the ghd Soft Curl 1.25" Curling Iron. Finish with one pump of Wella Professionals Oil Reflections Light Luminous Reflective Oil to fingertips and gently smooth the ends. Complete the look with Nioxin Strong Hold Hairspray, a flexible spray with reliable hold and humidity protection.
CITRUS SILK
Artist: Monica Fries @teddybearhairs
LIGHTEN
Blondor Multi Blonde
Welloxon Perfect Creme Developer 6% (20 volume)
ROOT
Color Touch 3/0 + 4/0
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
MIDS
Color Touch 7/86
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 vol.)
ENDS
Color Touch 9/01 + 9/96
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 vol.)
CARE + STYLING
Complete the color with Wella Professionals INVIGO Nutri-Enrich Deep Nourishing Shampoo and Conditioner to cleanse and hydrate. Pump up the volume with Nioxin Pro Clinical Volumizing and Thickening Mousse, for a bouncy blowout. Finish with Sebastian Professional Dark Oil and Wella Professionals EIMI Glam Mist Shine Spray to reduce frizz and deliver a stunning, polished result.
LUXE LEMONADE
Artist: @hairdesignbykate
LIGHTEN
Blondor Multi Blonde
Welloxon Perfect Creme Developer 6% (20 volume)
LOWLIGHT
Color Touch 6/0 + 7/3
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
MELT
Color Touch 5/0 (Root)
Color Touch 8/0 + 9/16 (Mids/Ends)
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
CARE + STYLING
Complete the service with Wella Professionals Color Post Treatment, to balance porosity and lock in vibrancy. HOW TO USE: Apply to damp hair, leave on for 3-5 minutes, then rinse thoroughly. Follow with Wella Professionals Ultimate Repair Shampoo and Conditioner to cleanse, repair and hydrate. Then prep the hair with Ultimate Repair Protective Leave In Treatment from root to tip, and Sebastian Professional Volupt Spray at the base for flexible volume. Blowdry with the ghd Helios Advanced Professional Hair Dryer, round brush, and Wella Professionals Oil Reflections Luminous Smoothing Oil for an extra boost of shine.
CITRON SORBET
Artist: @danielmbeauty
LIGHTEN
BlondorPlex
Welloxon Perfect Creme Developer 6% (20 volume)
ROOT
Color Touch 5/0 + 6/7
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
BASE BREAK + TONE
Illumina 9/43 + 8/38
Welloxon Perfect Pastel 1.9% (6 volume)
CARE + STYLING
Cleanse and hydrate with Wella Professionals Fusion Intense Repair Shampoo and Conditioner. Apply INVIGO Miracle BB Spray, root to tip, and comb through with a wide tooth comb to enhance color vibrancy, reduce tangles and smooth. Layer with Sebastian Professional No.Breaker Bonding and Styling Leave-In Treatment to protect and strengthen. Blowdry with a round brush and finish the look with Wella Professionals Glam Mist Shine Spray to protect the hair from humidity and UV for a luminous look.
SUNSHINE ZEST
Artist: @plismam.sousa
LIGHTEN
BlondorPlex
Welloxon Perfect Creme Developer 3% (10 volume)
TONE
Color Touch 7/3 + 7/7
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
CARE + STYLING
Complete the color service with Wella Professionals Oil Reflections Luminous Reveal Shampoo and Reboost Mask to restore hair smoothness and replenish hair structure. Build volume with a workable texture by using Wella Professionals EIMI Body Crafter Volumizing Spray. This professional volumizing spray gives hair smooth, flexible control to create the perfect blowout. Finish the look with Sebastian Professional Dark Oil and Wella Professionals EIMI Stay Firm Hairspray to reduce frizz and lock in shine.
TART SHINE
Artist: @juniorcsilva
LIGHTEN
BlondorPlex
Welloxon Perfect Creme Developer 6% (20 volume)
TREAT
WellaPlex No.2 Bond Stabilizer
ROOTS
Illumina 5/ + 5/81 + 6/16
Welloxon Perfect Developer 6% (20 volume)
MIDS + ENDS
Illumina Color 10/93 + 10/38 + 8/36
Welloxon Pastel 1.9% (6 volume)
CARE + STYLING
Reach for Wella Professionals INVIGO Brilliance Shampoo, Conditioner and Miracle BB Spray to lock in color and complete the look. INVIGO Brilliance is pH optimized for long lasting color protection, formulated with Brilliance-Blendâ„¢: Copper encapsulating molecules to maintain vibrancy and Vitamin E to control oxidation. Finish the look with soft beach waves, created by the ghd Platinum+ Styler, 1" flat iron and Sebastian Professional Trilliant Spray. Seal with Sebastian Professional Dark Oil Silkening Mist to deliver stunning shine and beautiful results.
From soft golden tones to vibrant citrus-inspired blends, Citrus Crush proves that Limoncello Blonde is the shade of the season. Whether you're dialing up the brightness or keeping it sun-kissed and subtle, these seven formulas are your go-to guide for creating fresh, modern blondes. Get inspired to recreate the look behind the chair and make your next blonde transformation feel like summer in a bottle.
STAY CONNECTED
Feeling inspired? Follow Wellastore (@wellastoreusa) for education, #ProTips and industry secrets. Learn from top salon professionals around the globe and tag us for a chance to be featured. Be the first to know about LIVE education, new launches, exclusive promos, and take a front seat to everything Wellastore. We can't wait to see what you create. Happy Coloring!
