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03.25.2025
Hitchcock Blonde: 9 Formulas to Achieve the Iconic Look
By: Jaclyn Harwood
Transform your client's look with a sophisticated, platinum blonde that's both timeless and striking. Known for its ultra-light, cool tones and glossy finish, the Hitchcock Blonde is a nod to the glamorous Hollywood starlets of the 1950s, with a modern twist. This iconic shade combines the elegance of vintage glamour with the edge of contemporary chic, making it a sought-after choice for clients craving a high-impact, head-turning hue. As a salon pro, mastering the techniques to create this flawless blonde will elevate your color game and give your clients the ultimate blonde experience they've been looking for. Follow along as we explore nine formulas and must-have shades to inspire your next salon session.
BLONDE OBSESSION
LIGHTEN
Blondor Multi Blonde
Welloxon Perfect Developer 6% (20 volume)
TONE
Shinefinity 010/8
Shinefinity Activator
ARTIST: @emmmbee
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.
HITCHCOCK HUE
LIGHTEN
Blondor Multi Blonde
Welloxon Perfect Developer 6% (20 volume)
TONE
Illumina Color 10/81 + 10/36
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
ARTIST: @lucyblackhair
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.
FEMME FATALE
LIGHTEN
BlondorPlex
Welloxon Perfect Pastel 1.9% (6 volume)
TONE
Color Touch 10/6 + 10/81
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
ARTIST: @hairbyolivia_loveden
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.
SILENT AULLURE
LIGHTEN
BlondorPlex
Welloxon Perfect Developer 3% (10 vol.)
TONE
Illumina Color 10/69 + 9/60 (2:1)
Welloxon Perfect Pastel 1.9% (6 vol.)
ARTIST: @hairbycallum_
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.
PLATINUM PARADOX
LIGHTEN
BlondorPlex
Welloxon Perfect Developer 6% (20 volume)
ROOTS
Illumina 8/1 + 7/
Welloxon Perfect Pastel 1.9% (6 volume)
GLOSS
Color Touch 10/81 + 10/0 + 8/81
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
ARTIST: @aalyhabeauty
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.
CINEMATIC DREAM
LIGHTEN
BlondorPlex
Welloxon Perfect Developer 6% (20 volume)
TONE
Color Touch 10/03 + 10/0
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
ARTIST: @luckyaugusthair.co
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.
MYSTERIOUS GLOW
LIGHTEN
BlondorPlex
Welloxon Perfect Developer 6% (20 volume)
TONE
Color Touch 9/16 + 9/96 + 9/86 + dash of 9/3
Welloxon Pastel Developer 1.9% (6 volume)
MELT
Color Touch 5/1
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
ARTIST: @m.lohair
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.
LUXE BLONDE
LIGHTEN
Blondor Multi Blonde
Welloxon Perfect Crème Developer 6% (20 volume)
TONE
Illumina Color 10/
Color Post Service + Pastel Developer 1.9% (1:1:1)
ARTIST: @maneimage_salon, @aspenteal
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.
TWILIGHT NOIR
LIGHTEN
Blonder Multi Blonde
Welloxon Perfect Developer 6% (20 volume)
TONE
Color Touch 10/6
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
ARTIST: @kirstyfox_hair
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.
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