Icy Blonde
“This color is my top blonde hair shades due to it’s cool and cold, and cool tone,” says stylist and salon owner Paul Madahan of Fullerton, CA.
After reaching an opacity of 10 light yellow color, Madahan utilized the Redken Shade Eq gloss, which neutralizes any remaining pigments. “I always suggest that my blonde clients to use the purple toned shampoo to maintain their look. My go-to is Pravana’s!”
Gorgeous Ash Blonde Curls
The soft caramel to ash highlight ombre that is blonde was made by stylist and salon owner Andy Smith of Australia. “It was made by using the micro foiling technique from the root until the mid-length region, and then lightened by freehand from the mid-lengths until the end,” explains Smith.
Because it’s an natural flowing look, Smith tends to use as little products as she can. “After getting back from the bath she applies Schwarzkopf OSiS+ Session label Volumizing Root Spray Then I apply Schwarzkopf BlondeMe Shine-enhancing Spray Conditioner for hair with blonde. It gives a light and pleasant smooth, hydrated feel that doesn’t weigh much and increases luminosity by using silver shimmering pigments,” Smith says.
This particular tone of blonde (ash) is well-suited to a warm toned skin (yellow/golden/peach undertone) However, it can be used for cooler skin tones by an adjustment in tone of the blonde. If you are choosing tones for blonde Smith states that the best general guideline of thumb to follow is “choose the opposite tone of the skin’s undertone.”
Bright Blonde
This is a deep but soft, bright blonde that looks great on a short hairstyle. Even with a pixie cut that has been colored with this color it will be stunning! Be to love the soft and buttery hues, paired with an amazing design.
This style is perfect for blondes who want to shine with a natural, less maintenance-intensive feel. It’s ideal for all the natural “dirty blonde” clients who don’t wish to be slaves to foils.
Buttery Blonde
This is a gorgeous natural, buttery blonde hair shade. “I am in love with the fact that it has many shades of blonde,” says hair stylist Jess Martanis of Milford, CT.
“I utilize J Beverly Hills high lift blonde as well as J Beverly Hills max lightener,” she explains. “To exaggerate her I went with J Beverly Hills platinum line.” J Beverly Hills platinum line.”
Blonde Balayage
This natural-looking blonde balayage style with a touch of dimension was designed by fashion stylist Kim Reeder of Auburn, AL. “My favourite aspect of this look is that it’s an easy-care hairstyle and it’s always fresh and new,” notes Reeder.
Reeder is a fan of this style for women who prefer minimal maintenance, as opposed to having to visit each six-to-8 weeks to have a highlights to touch-up. “I would recommend it for women who prefer a natural and sun-kissed look! Women with a tan-colored complexion are more likely to wear a warm Balayage the best, while those with fair skin tend to have the cool blonde balayage look amazing,” she adds.
Balayage Blonde
The dark hair gets some sunshine from blonde balayage that is golden, making the hair appear sparkling and radiant.
Light Blonde with heavy Foils
“This style is designed for women who aren’t letting go of the light blonde hair that is created by the heavy foils but are also looking for a simple maintenance shade,” says salon owner and hairstylist Jamie Park of Elkhart, IL.
This technique of babylights as well as babylows gives sparkling pops of blonde that add some depth, and the smudge on the root line permits an uniform and smooth growth out!
Products Park which were used to create this style include:
Formula 1: Babylights Wella Blondor Powder Lightener, 30 Vol and Olaplex
Formula 2: Babylows Wella ColorTouch 7/71 (matching her natural base)
Formula 3: Root Base(Smudge) Wella ColorTouch = 7/71 5/71
Formula 4. Glaze the Redken ShadesEQ formula = 03 drops 09t
“I frame my face using Formula 1 to create the money piece on the front of the front hairline and around the bang area by using tiny babylights woven into the hairline. After the front framing was completed, I applied an elongated-foil technique that fades from the one ear to the other, using Formula 1 and 2 in an 2:1 ratio (Blonde:Dark) and then repeated it on the other side , and through the crown region,” she explains.
“Do do not push the light completely through the foil.” Park advises. Park. “Only pull it halfway and keep the ends in a blonde state to create the finely woven balayage that has the dimension. Be sure to create small weaves within the foils. The process should take 45 minutes. After rinse then put Formula 3 1/2”-1” on the roots ( advice: don’t apply too much product) and let it sit up to 15 minutes. Rinse and then glaze. Watch the glaze and work to the desired blonde tone.”
