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09.05.2024
Blondor Freelights: What Is It? Why Do You Need It?
By: Jaclyn Harwood
Not all lighteners are created equal. Clay lightener, balayage, and open-air techniques have transformed the world of hair coloring, offering a fresh approach to achieving natural, sun-kissed results. Blondor Freelights lightening powder is a clay lightener celebrated for its smooth consistency, gentle application, and reliable performance. It’s an advanced tool every stylist should have in their blonding arsenal—a true game-changer for balayage techniques. Soft, seamless, multi-dimensional blends have never been easier to achieve… until now. With Blondor Freelights, you can confidently create luminous, radiant blondes while keeping hair healthy and strong. Its versatility allows for effortless customization, making every application uniquely tailored to your client’s vision.
While Blondor Freelights is ideal for freehand and off-scalp work, classic Blondor Multi-Blonde is best suited for foil applications, on-scalp lightening, and situations where maximum lift and precision are required. When you need strong, predictable lift for traditional highlights or full blonding services, Blondor delivers reliable results. BlondorPlex offers the same lifting power as Blondor with added bond-strengthening technology built directly into the formula, making it an excellent choice for guests with compromised hair or when pushing lift while prioritizing strength. Ready to elevate your blonding artistry? Follow along as we explore Wella Professionals Blondor Freelights and discover why it belongs in every salon toolkit.
WHEN TO USE EACH LIGHTENER
Blondor Freelights
Reach for Blondor Freelights when you want foil-free, open-air blonding with complete artistic freedom. This clay-based lightener is designed specifically for balayage and freehand techniques, offering controlled lift with minimal swelling. Its smooth, adhesive consistency stays exactly where you place it, making it ideal for soft blends, lived-in brightness, and multi-dimensional results. Use Freelights when placement, precision, and a natural finish are the priority.
Blondor Multi-Blonde
Classic Blondor is your go-to for maximum lift and precision blonding. Best suited for foils, on-scalp applications, and high-lift services, it delivers powerful, even lightening when bold brightness or significant level change is required. Choose Blondor when you need predictable lift, strong performance, and structured blonding techniques.
BlondorPlex
BlondorPlex is ideal when you want the lifting power of Blondor with added bond protection built directly into the formula. Use it for guests with compromised hair, frequent lighteners, or when pushing lift while prioritizing strength. BlondorPlex supports hair integrity during the lightening process, making it an excellent choice for corrective work or maintenance blonding.
Spotlight on Blondor Freelights:
WHAT IS IT?
Blondor Freelights is a dust-free clay lightener that delivers up to seven levels of lift for foil-free, sun-kissed results. Powered by Actifuse® Technology, activated polymers link together to create a flexible, adhesive network that keeps the product exactly where you apply it. The result is controlled lift, reduced swelling, and even, luminous dimension with a gentle approach to hair integrity.
HOW DO YOU USE IT?
Blondor Freelights is designed for off-scalp and open-air applications.
- Mixing Ratio: 1:1 to 1:3 with Freelights Developer
- Pro Favorite: 1:1.5 for optimal control and spread
- Application: Apply using your preferred freehand techniques for customized placement
BALAYAGE + OPEN AIR APPLICATION TIPS
Hand-painted highlights remain one of the most sought-after services in the salon, taking the client experience to the next level. With Blondor Freelights, you can show off your artistry, create custom color, and refine your technique for flawless results every time. Whether your client wants soft, sun-kissed brightness or bold, dimensional blonde, mastering the art of balayage and open-air application sets your salon apart.
SECTIONING: Divide the hair into clean, manageable sections and visualize the final look before applying product. Think strategically about where you want light and depth—remember, the interplay between the two is what creates natural, seamless results. Proper sectioning not only ensures precision but also helps maintain control and consistency throughout the application.
V-SHAPE PAINTING: For a soft, blended transition, use a V-shaped or W-shaped painting technique. Keep your brush horizontally parallel to the hair surface and sweep the lightener onto the section with intention. Focus on where you want the brightness to land and consider the natural fall and movement of the hair. This approach allows you to sculpt light and shadow, enhancing dimension and creating a sun-kissed effect that looks effortless and natural.
SATURATION: Achieving even saturation is key to consistent lift and smooth results. Apply the product with purpose, keeping in mind the surrounding light and dark sections. Avoid overloading or under-applying any area—this ensures every strand lifts evenly while maintaining the multi-dimensional finish your clients expect.
GLAZING: Complete the session with a custom glaze using Wella Professionals Shinefinity Zero Lift Glaze. This acidic, demi-permanent formula with zero ammonia and zero silicone adds shine, conditions the hair, balances color, and locks in the perfect tone. A glaze is the finishing touch that elevates your service, leaving your client with radiant, healthy-looking hair and unforgettable salon results.
#PROTIP: Always assess the hair’s condition before choosing your lightener. Blondor Freelights is ideal when artistry and soft dimension are the goal, while Blondor and BlondorPlex offer structure and strength for more intensive blonding. Balayage is both a technique and an art form, so let the hair’s natural movement guide your placement.
Step away from one-size-fits-all blonding and embrace a more intentional approach. With Blondor Freelights, you gain control, precision, and creative freedom for balayage and open-air services, while Blondor and BlondorPlex support structured lift and strength when needed. Pair your lightening service with a finishing glaze for shine, tone balance, and a truly elevated result.
Mastering when and how to use each lightener empowers you to create custom blondes your clients will love and trust, appointment after appointment.
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