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02.11.2025
Lived-In Blonde: 7 Formulas & Root Shadow Techniques
By: Jaclyn Harwood
As a salon professional, mastering the art of creating soft, lived-in blonde shades with seamless shadow roots is essential for meeting the demands of today’s clients. This versatile coloring technique not only adds dimension but also offers a low-maintenance, natural look that grows out beautifully. By combining strategic highlights, depth at the root, and tonal balance, you can achieve stunning results that flatter a variety of hair textures and styles. Understanding the key formulas and techniques behind this trend will allow you to tailor each service to your client’s individual preferences while ensuring long-lasting, head-turning results.
GOLDEN SAND
LIGHTEN
Blondor Multi Blonde
Welloxon Perfect Creme Developer 6% (20 volume)
LOWLIGHT
Color Touch 6/0 + 7/73
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
MELT
Color Touch 5/0 (Root Shadow) + 1.9% (6 volume)
Color Touch 8/0 + 9/16 (Mids/Ends) + 1.9% (6 volume)
ARTIST: @hairdesignbykate
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-Blend™: 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.
CHAMPAGNE GLOW
LIGHTEN
BlondorPlex Multi Blonde
Welloxon Perfect Developer 6% (20 volume)
ROOT SHADOW
Color Touch 5/0 + 7/3
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
TONE
Color Touch 10/6
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
ARTIST: @daisy_goord
CARE + STYLING
Cleanse and hydrate with Wella Professionals Ultimate Repair Shampoo and Conditioner. Apply INVIGO Miracle BB Spray from root to tip and EIMI Perfect Me Hair Balm Lotion to the mid-strands and ends. Blowdry and finish the look with Sebastian Professional Trilliant Spray, ghd Platinum+ Styler and Sebastian Professional Dark Oil.
VANILLA SWIRL
LIGHTEN
BlondorPlex Multi Blonde
Welloxon Perfect Creme Developer 6% (20 volume)
ROOT SHADOW
Shinefinity 04/12 + 05/3
Shinefinity Activator for Brush and Bowl Application
TONE
Color Touch 9/3
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
ARTIST: @danielmbeauty
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.
CARAMEL BREEZE
LIGHTEN
Blondor Multi Blonde
Welloxon Perfect Crème Developer 6% (20 volume)
ROOT SHADOW
Color Touch 7/97 + 6/0
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
TONE
Color Touch 9/97
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
ARTIST: @hollydoesgreathair
CARE + STYLING
Cleanse and protect with Wella Professionals ColorMotion+ Shampoo and Structure+ Mask, an intensive restructuring treatment for colored hair that provides strength, shine and lasting manageability. Complete the service with Wella Professionals Ultimate Repair Miracle Hair Rescue, EIMI Body Crafter Volumizing Spray and EIMI Glam Mist Shine Spray.
COASTAL WAVE
LIGHTEN
BlondorPlex Multi Blonde
Welloxon Perfect Creme Developer 6% (20 volume)
ROOT SHADOW
Color Touch 7/3
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
TONE
Color Touch 8/0 + 9/3
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
ARTIST: @thesatilexperience
CARE + STYLING
Complete the service with Wella Professionals Color Post Treatment, 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. Prep the hair with Ultimate Repair Protective Leave In Treatment from root to tip, and Sebastian Professional Volupt Spray at the base. Blowdry with the ghd Helios Advanced Professional Hair Dryer, a round brush, and Wella Professionals Oil Reflections Luminous Smoothing Oil for an extra boost of shine.
SEASIDE SHINE
LIGHTEN
BlondorPlex Multi Blonde
Welloxon Perfect Creme Developer 6% (20 volume)
ROOT SHADOW
Color Touch 7/1
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
TONE
Color Touch 9/16 + 9/3 + 10/6
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
ARTIST: @ambrogio.vigliucci
CARE + STYLING
Complete the color service 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.
SUNSET SURF
LIGHTEN
Blondor Multi Blonde
Welloxon Perfect Developer 6% (20 volume)
ROOT SHADOW
Color Touch 7/97 + 6/73 + 7/0
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
TONE
BlondorPlex Cream Toners /16
Welloxon Perfect Pastel 1.9% (6 volume)
ARTIST: @painted.by.jae
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.
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