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05.27.2025
#TrendAlert: 8 Suede Blonde Formulas
By: Jaclyn Harwood
Level up your blonding game with the season’s most requested shade: Suede Blonde. This understated, touchable tone is trending in salons everywhere for its soft, luxe finish and endless versatility. From rich beige to cool, smoky blends, artists across the globe are putting their own spin on the trend and delivering serious staying power. Explore eight go-to formulas, plus pro tips on care and styling to keep every shade looking fresh. Ready to get inspired for your next salon session? Let’s go!
SUEDE BLONDE FORMULAS
VELVET BEIGE
LIGHTEN
Blondor Multi Blonde
Welloxon Perfect Developer 6% (20 volume)
ROOT SHADOW
Illumina 6/16 + 6/
Welloxon Perfect Pastel 1.9% (6 volume)
GLOSS
Illumina 8/13 + 7/ + 8/93
Welloxon Perfect Pastel 1.9% (6 volume)
ARTIST: @kir.hair
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.
CASHMERE SAND
LIGHTEN
Blondor Multi Blonde
Welloxon Perfect Developer 6% (20 volume)
GLAZE
Shinefinity 09/36
Shinefinity Activator
ARTIST: @nathendinatale
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.
SAND SMOKE
LIGHTEN
BlondorPlex
Welloxon Perfect Developer 6% (20 volume)
ROOTS
Koleston Perfect 6/91
Welloxon Perfect Developer 6% (20 volume)
GLOSS
Koleston Perfect 9/81 + 9/97 + 8/38
Welloxon Perfect Pastel 1.9% (6 volume)
ARTIST: @hair.bypaloma
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.
FAWN GLOW
LIGHTEN
BlondorPlex
Welloxon Perfect Developer 6% (20 volume)
GLOSS
Color Touch 8/71 + 6/71
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
ARTIST: @styledbychantelle
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.
TOASTED SILK
LIGHTEN
BlondorPlex
Welloxon Perfect Developer 6% (20 volume)
GLOSS
Color Touch 9/97 + 10/03
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
ROOT SMUDGE
Shinefinity 04/12 + 06/71
Shinefinity Activator
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.
VANILLA BUFF
LIGHTEN
Blondor Multi Blonde
Welloxon Perfect Developer 6% (20 volume)
GLOSS
Color Touch 10/6 + 9/3
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
ARTIST: @lucyblackhair
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.
BISCOTTI CREAM
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)
ARTIST: hairdesignbykate
CARE + STYLING
Complete the color 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, 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.
SOFT SABLE
LIGHTEN
Blondor Multi Blonde
Welloxon Perfect Developer 3% (10 volume)
COLOR
Color Touch 8/73 + 9/0
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
ARTIST: @themanebarbie
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.
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