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02.27.2024
Blonde Secrets: Expert Formulas and Salon Tips
Blonde Secrets: Expert Formulas and Salon Tips
Creating the perfect shade of blonde demands expert knowledge, custom formulation and specialized techniques. Follow along as we uncover insider tips from top stylists, creative formulas and salon looks to keep you inspired until your next blonding session.
HONEY BLONDE
“When the seasons change, everyone’s hair color changes with it. In a blondes case, I always suggest subtle changes, so it is easy for my salon guest to go back to their beautiful white blonde again. On my client Amanda, we went from ash blonde to a warm honey blonde. It is perfect on her.” Check out this stunning blonde and seamless look created by the talented Delaney Patterson @themanebarbie.
LIGHTEN
Wella Professionals Blondor Multi Blonde Powder Lightener
Wella Professionals Welloxon Perfect Creme Developer 3% (10 volume)
COLOR
Color Touch 8/73 + 9/0
Colo Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
Protect and enhance with Wella Professionals Service Color Post Treatment. HOW TO: Apply to damp hair. Leave on for 3-5 minutes. Rinse thoroughly.
CARE + STYLING
Complete the look with Sebastian Professional Dark Oil Lightweight Shampoo and Conditioner, infused with a special blend of oils, including jojoba and argan oil. The dynamic duo smooths and detangles, while keeping blondes light and full.
Apply Wella Professionals INVIGO Miracle BB Spray to mid-lengths and ends to visibly enhance color vibrancy, reduce tangles and smooth. Next...apply Wella Professionals EIMI Root Shoot Hair Mousse to the base to pump up the volume. Designed for precision application, this professional hair mousse provides volume exactly where you need it. Delivering a light hold to the hair with flexible styling, for every look.
PEARL BLONDE
We are obsessed with this beautiful blonde created by @essentialshairandbeauty, and the NEW Wella Professionals BlondorPlex Permanent Cream Toners. Have you tried them yet?! Expert. Blonde. Alert. The first dedicated express toner to complement all lightening services and pre-mixed with Plex Technology. Express blonde services in just 5 minutes... Seriously! Kick your blondes up a notch and discover this expert formula for your next salon session.
LIGHTEN
Wella Professionals Blondor Multi Blonde Powder Lightener
Wella Professionals Welloxon Perfect Creme Developer 3% (10 volume)
TONE
Wella Professionals BlondorPlex Permanent Cream Toners /16 Lightest Pearl
Wella Professionals Welloxon Perfect Pastel Creme Developer 1.9% (6 volume)
For quick, reliable, perfectly blended blonde results, mix BlondorPlex Cream Toners and Welloxon Perfect Pastel Creme Developer in a 1:2 mixing ratio. Develop for 5 minutes.
#PROTIP: Wella Professionals BlondorPlex Permanent Cream Toner /16 Lightest Pearl is ideal for light levels to add a delicate pearl finish, neutralize yellow and reduce unwanted warmth.
CARE + STYLING
Protect and hydrate with Wella Professionals ColorMotion+ Shampoo and Conditioner, an industry favorite for blondes and radiant light reflection. Follow with Wella Professionals Oil Reflections Luminous Smoothing Oil, formulated with fine macadamia and avocado oils, to deliver shiny, soft results.
FACE FRAME BLONDE
We LOVE a good color and cut transformation. Check out this before and after created by @anderratedliehair. Placement and formulation are key to lightening the look, while maintaining a soft, lived-in result.
LIGHTEN
Wella Professionals BlondorPlex Multi Blonde Dust Free Powder Lightener
Wella Professionals Welloxon Perfect Creme Developer 6% (20 volume)
After lightening, strengthen the hair and balance pH with Wella Professionals WellaPlex No. 2 Bond Stabilizer. HOW TO: Apply N°2 Bond Stabilizer on damp hair. Leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse well.
GLAZE
Color Touch 10/0 + 8/0 + 12/96, 9/0 + 8/81
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
CARE + STYLING
Complete the look with Wella Professionals Fusion Intense Repair Shampoo and Conditioner, formulated with silk amino acids, to provide protection against mechanical damage and breakage. Follow with Wella Professionals Ultimate Repair Miracle Hair Rescue. HOW TO: Apply 10–20 pumps to towel-dried hair and gently comb through. Leave on for 90 seconds. (One of our favorite products to repair the hair inside and out!) Complete the style with Sebastian Professional Potion 9 and a few pumps of Sebastian Professional Dark Oil. The perfect cocktail combo for a smooth, hydrated finish.
THE PERFECT BLONDE
Balancing warmth and neutralization to deliver a natural blonde result can be one of the largest challenges in the salon... @stylinzteph delivers. Check out this beautiful color and get inspired by the Wella Professionals formula for your next blonding service.
LIGHTEN
Wella Professionals BlondorPlex Multi Blonde Dust Free Powder Lightener
Wella Professionals Welloxon Perfect Developer 6% (20 volume)
After lightening, strengthen the hair and balance pH with Wella Professionals WellaPlex No. 2 Bond Stabilizer. HOW TO: Apply N°2 Bond Stabilizer to damp hair and leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse well.
ROOT SMUDGE
Color Touch 6/0
Colo Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
TONE
Color Touch 9/01 + 9/96
Colo Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
Protect and enhance with Wella Professionals Service Color Post Treatment. HOW TO: Apply to damp hair. Leave on for 3-5 minutes. Rinse thoroughly.
CARE + STYLING
Reach for the ultimate blonde care with Wella Professionals Ultimate Repair Shampoo, and Conditioner, PLUS Wella Professionals Ultimate Repair Miracle Hair Rescue and Protective Leave-In. The advanced portfolio collection that repairs the hair from the inside out with AHA and Omega-9.