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03.18.2025
Shake It Up: 8 Espresso Martini Formulas
By: Jaclyn Harwood
Shake up your color game with "8 Espresso Martini Formulas". Discover creative color formulas inspired by the rich, bold tones of an espresso martini. Learn how to craft stunning hues, get #ProTips for flawless application, and find haircare recommendations tailored to each salon guest to help them maintain their perfect look at-home. Whether you're looking to add warmth with caramel highlights or create a bold, dark mocha base, we've got you covered.Are you ready to elevate your color services? Let's go!
SILK ESPRESSO
LIGHTEN
BlondorPlex
Welloxon Perfect Pastel 1.9% (6 volume)
ROOT
Color Touch 5/73
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
ENDS
Color Touch 5/73 + 6/73 + 7/97 + 8/73
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
GLAZE
Shinefinity 00/00
Activator
CARE + STYLING
Finish the look with Sebastian Professional Drench Shampoo and Conditioner for silky body and shine. Apply Wella Professionals Ultimate Repair Miracle Hair Rescue, root to tip, then layer with Ultimate Repair Protective Leave-In Treatment for 5-in-1 protection against breakage, UV, mechanical damage and excess frizz. Blowdry and finish with Sebastian Professional Dark Oil for smooth, lux, shine.
MIDNIGHT MOCHA
LIGHTEN
Blonder Multi Blonde
Welloxon Perfect Developer 9% (30 volume)
TONE
Color Touch 9/73 + 9/97 + 8/71
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
ARTIST: @hairbysulo
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.
COCOA SHINE
COLOR
Koleston Perfect 7/47 + 9/0 + 9/8
Welloxon Perfect Creme Developer 12% (40 volume)
CARE
Wella Professionals Color Fresh Mask: Chocolate Touch
ARTIST: @marciofuzatto
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 Sebastian Professional Taming Elixir to the mid-strands and ends, before blow-drying. Get the look with Wella Professionals EIMI Flowing Form Anti Frizz Hair Balm. Maintain control, reduce frizz and add smoothness throughout. 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.
COFFEE CRUSH
LIGHTEN
BlondorPlex
Welloxon Perfect Developer 6% (20 volume)
TREAT
WellaPlex No.2 Bond Stabilizer
LOWLIGHT
Color Touch 6/71
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
TONE
Color Touch 7/97 + 9/16
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
ARTIST: @hairbycallum
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 Smooth Miracle Oil Serum, EIMI Body Crafter Volumizing Spray and EIMI Glam Mist Shine Spray.
VANILLA LATTE
LIGHTEN
Blondor Multi Blonde
Welloxon Perfect Creme Developer 6% (20 volume)
ROOT
Illumina Color 5/ + 5/81
Welloxon Perfect Pastel Creme Developer 1.9% (6 volume)
MIDS + ENDS
Illumina Color 8/36 + 9/
Welloxon Perfect Pastel Creme Developer 1.9% (6 volume)
ARTIST: @byjohnsanchez
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.
CHOCOLATE DREAM
ROOT
Color Touch 4/0
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
MIDS + ENDS
Color Tuch 6/71 + 6/73
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
ARTIST: @musebeautyloft
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.
VELVET BREW
BALAYAGE
Blondor Freelights
Freelights Developer 6% (20 volume)
GLAZE
Color Touch 7/73
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
ARTIST: @ramonprateshair
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.
ICED AMERICANO
GLAZE
Color Touch 3/0 + 4/77
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
ARTIST: @sam.thehairwitch
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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