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05.06.2025

Melted Glow: 8 Butter Blonde Formulas

By: Jaclyn Harwood
Butter blonde is making waves this season, and it’s more than just a hair and nail color—it’s a full vibe. Think warm, creamy tones, soft dimension, and a finish that feels effortless yet elevated. In this trend-forward guide, we’re serving up eight formulas using Wella Professionals that blend like a dream, plus matching OPI nail shades to complete the look from roots to (finger)tips. Whether you're a colorist looking to level up your gloss game or a nail tech ready to match the moment, this is your go-to for spring and summer’s most wearable glow-up. These combos are designed to turn heads in the chair and at the mani station. Get inspired, get glowing, and give your clients the ultimate butter blonde moment.

BUTTER BLONDE FORMULAS

HONEY BUTTER

LIGHTEN Blondor Multi Blonde Welloxon Perfect Creme Developer 6% (20 volume) TONE Color Touch 9/03 Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
ARTIST: @bysusanapassos
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.

BUTTER SILK

LIGHTEN Blondor Multi Blonde Welloxon Perfect Developer 6% (20 volume) ROOT SHADOW Color Touch 7/89 Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume) GLOSS Color Touch 9/01 Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
ARTIST: @iconic_manes
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.

GOLDEN BRONZE

LIGHTEN BlondorPlex Welloxon Perfect Developer 3% (10 volume) TONE Color Touch 7/3 + 7/7 Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
ARTIST: @plismam.sousa
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.
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.

BUTTER RUM

LIGHTEN BlondorPlex Welloxon Perfect Creme Developer 6% (20 volume) ROOT SHADOW Illumina Color 7/ Welloxon Perfect Pastel 1.9% (6 volume) ENDS Illumina Color 10/ + 9/37 Welloxon Perfect Pastel 1.9% (6 volume)
ARTIST: @ambah.tnb
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.

BUTTERSCOTCH

LIGHTEN BlondorPlex Welloxon Perfect Developer 6% (20 volume) TREAT Wella Professionals WellaPlex No. 2 Bond Stabilizer ROOT TAP Color Touch 8/71 + 7/0 Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume) MIDS + ENDS Color Touch 10/6 + 10/03 Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
ARTIST: @_obsessed.hair_
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.

VANILLA BUTTER

LIGHTEN Blondor Multi Blonde Welloxon Perfect Developer 6% (20 volume) LOWLIGHT 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 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.

MELTED AMBER

LIGHTEN Blondor Multi Blonde Welloxon Perfect Creme Developer 6% (20 volume)
GLOSS Color Touch 10/3 + 10/03 Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
ARTIST: @topknotbalayage
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.

BUTTER BLONDE NAILS

Now let’s talk tips—fingertips, that is. Butter blonde isn’t just for hair; it’s taking over nails too, with creamy, golden tones that feel fresh, modern, and ultra-wearable. These OPI shades pair perfectly with butter blonde hair, creating a cohesive, on-trend look your clients will obsess over. From soft shimmer to barely-there beige, each polish captures that warm, buttery vibe that’s trending hard this season. Whether it’s a mani to match or a stand-alone statement, these shades serve serious glow.

BUTTAFLY

Paint it with a crème! Spread those wings and create a super-fly, look this spring with OPI Buttafly. Lay the foundation with a soft, yellow shimmer nail polish that will surely make your clients heart flutter. Where this look goes next is all up in the air. But that’s the fun part. Paint it, glaze it, and name it with more totally-hue shades from our customizable OPI Your Way collection.

OZ-MAZING

The Emerald City has nothing on the opulence of this pale gold gel nail shimmer. The soft yellow base of OPI's Oz-mazing is alchemized with spellbinding gold shimmer to create an oz-some effect. Nail the magic with a limited edition nail polish collection of crèmes, shimmers, and pearls inspired by the film, Wicked. Our genius Intelli-Brush™ hugs cuticles with its rounded brush, enables controlled pick-up and flow, and slowly feeds product for effortless coverage.

SLAY HELLO TO YELLOW

At the OPI dream salon, every mani is guaranteed to slay for daze. Slay Hello to Yellow with one of our fave OPI shades! Get your clients tips in top shape with this buildable golden yellow nail polish that serves stunning. Enter the OPI dream salon with OPI'm Dreaming, a collection of buildable shimmery sheer pastels that'll nail your wildest dream.

THIS CHIC IS BANANAS

Here’s to color that’s majorly a-peeling. Hollaback at this shiny long-lasting nail polish in a banana yellow crème finish. OPI's This Chic is Bananas = no chips, no lamp, no drama. Our improved formula locks color onto nails for stunstoppable gel-like wear that lasts up to 11 days. Bananas, right?

MAKE MY DAISY

This cheery yellow shade couldn’t be sweeter! Give your client's nails a mood booster with this daisy-colored natural origin nail polish. OPI Make My Daisy is OPI's first natural origin nail lacquer, which lasts up to seven days of wear and shine. Use your natural origin nail polish shade with Nature Strong Top Coat for extended wear.

EXOTIC BIRDS DO NOT TWEET

Great for short nails, long nails, all nails! This crème yellow from OPI's Exotic Birds Do Not Tweet will be your new favorite shade. Our OPI gel shades deliver intensely pigmented color coverage and every stroke self corrects and stays put thanks to OPI Intelli-Gel technology™.

STAY OUT ALL BRIGHT

Your life’s motto: glow big and don’t go home. And we’re awe about it. Meet up with a creamy, bold color that stays put so your client's can stay out. Talk about a good friend. Where will the bright take ya? One thing’s for sure…you’ll be dancing til dawn in this vivid yellow crème gel nail polish. Our OPI Stay Out All Bright, gel shade delivers intensely pigmented color coverage and every stroke self corrects and stays put thanks to OPI Intelli-Gel technology™.

24/7 CARAT

This is your golden ticket to long-lasting nail polish. Meet our shiniest finish ever in a gel-like metallic gold hue that blings it on and on and on. OPI's 24/7 Carat delivers major color vibrancy that’s gilt tough for up to 11 days of wear will leave everyone wondering if it’s the real deal. Gel the truth: it’s Infinite Shine.

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