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09.10.2024
Chasing Sunsets: 10 Golden Hour Formulas
By: Jaclyn Harwood
Golden hour-inspired hair color is capturing the essence of warm, sun-kissed light that clients are craving. In a world where subtle dimension and natural radiance reign supreme, mastering this trend will elevate your color services. These 10 Golden Hour formulas blend rich tones like honey, amber, and soft gold to recreate the perfect golden glow. By balancing technique, creativity and formulation, get ready to create luminous, lived-in shades that will bring out the best in your salon guests.
ENDLESS SUMMER
LIGHTEN
Wella Professionals BlondorPlex Multi Blonde
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 vol.)
MIDS + ENDS
Color Touch 10/6 + 10/03
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 vol.)
Artist: @_obsessed.hair_
CARE + STYLING
Reach for Wella Professionals INVIGO Brilliance Shampoo and Conditioner to lock in color and maintain vibrancy. Prep the hair with INVIGO Miracle BB Spray from root to tip. Apply Wella Professionals EIMI Extra Volume Hair Mousse at the base and Sebastian Professional Dark Oil to the mid-strands and ends for a soft, bouncy blowout. Recommend ColorMotion+ Shampoo and Conditioner to your salon guest, to lock in color and maintain moisture and shine until their next salon visit.
BRONZED BRUNETTE
HAND PAINTED
Wella Professionals Blondor Freelights
Freelights Developer 9% (30 volume)
TONE
Color Touch 8/73 + 8/43 + 7/3
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
Artist: @beckah.goodhair
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.
GILDED AURA
LIGHTEN
Wella Professionals BlondorPlex Multi Blonde
Welloxon Perfect Developer 6% (20 volume)
LIGHTEN - TIP OUT
Blondor Freelights
Freelights Developer 9% (30 volume)
TREAT
Wella Professionals WellaPlex No.2 Bond Stabilizer
ROOT SHADOW
Illumina Color 7/
Welloxon Perfect Pastel Developer 1.9% (6 volume)
ENDS
Illumina Color 10/ + 9/37
Welloxon Perfect Pastel Developer 1.9% (6 volume)
Artist: @ambah.tnb
CARE + STYLING
Follow the service with Wella Professionals ColorMotion+ Post Color Treatment, to strengthen hair structure, improve color retention and optimize pH. Cleanse and hydrate with Sebastian Professional Penetraitt Shampoo and Conditioner. Apply Wella Professionals EIMI Flowing Form Anti Frizz Hair Balm root to tip, then blowdry and finish with a soft bend created by the ghd Platinum+ Styler and Sebastian Trilliant Spray.
GOLDEN SKY
LIGHTEN
Wella Professionals BlondorPlex Multi Blonde
Welloxon Perfect Developer 6% (20 volume)
TREAT
Wella Professionals WellaPlex No.2 Bond Stabilizer
ROOTS
Koleston Xpress 9/ - 9N
Welloxon Perfect Creme Developer 6% (20 volume)
GLAZE #1
Shinefinity 09/36 + 07/34
Shinefinity Activator Brush and Bowl
GLAZE #2
Shinefinity 00/00 + 00/56
Shinefinity Activator Bottle Application
Artist: @brianacisneros
CARE + STYLING
Cleanse and hydrate with Wella Professionals Ultimate Repair Shampoo and Conditioner. Apply INVIGO Miracle BB Spray from root to tip and EIMI Perfect Me Hair Balm Lotion to the mid-strands and ends. Blowdry and finish the look with Sebastian Professional Trilliant Spray, ghd Platinum+ Styler and Sebastian Professional Dark Oil.
SUNSET DREAM
LIGHTEN
Wella Professionals BlondorPlex Multi Blonde
Welloxon Perfect Developer 6% (20 volume)
TREAT
Wella Professionals WellaPlex No.2 Bond Stabilizer
GLAZE
Shinefinity 00/56 + 00/00
Shinefinity Activator Brush and Bowl Application
BLEND
Color Touch 66/45
Color Touch Emulsion 4% (13 volume)
Artist: @brianacisneros
CARE + STYLING
Complete the service with Sebastian Professional Dark Oil Lightweight Shampoo and Conditioner. The ultimate duo to cleanse and hydrate the hair without weighing it down. Apply Wella Professionals Oil Reflections Light Luminous Reflective Oil to the mid-strands and ends, comb through and dry. Finish the look with Sebastian Professional Trilliant Spray and the ghd Platinum+ Styler for a beautiful, polished finish.
TWILIGHT GLOW
LIGHTEN
Wella Professionals BlondorPlex Multi Blonde
Welloxon Perfect Developer 6% (20 volume)
TREAT
Wella Professionals WellaPlex No.2 Bond Stabilizer
ROOTS
Shinefinity 05/3 + 05/43
Shinefinity Activator for Brush and Bowl Application
MID-LENGTHS
Shinefinity 07/3 + 07/34
Shinefinity Activator for Bottle Application
Artist: @danielmbeauty
CARE + STYLING
Complete the service with Wella Professionals Color Post Treatment, 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. Prep the hair with Ultimate Repair Protective Leave In Treatment from root to tip, and Sebastian Professional Volupt Spray at the base. Blowdry with the ghd Helios Advanced Professional Hair Dryer, a round brush, and Wella Professionals Oil Reflections Luminous Smoothing Oil for an extra boost of shine.
HONEY AMBER
LIGHTEN 2
Wella Professionals Blondor Multi Blonde
Welloxon Perfect Creme Developer 6% (20 volume)
TONE
Color Touch 8/43 + 7/43
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
Artist: @dangdanghair
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 Repair Miracle Hair Rescue, EIMI Body Crafter Volumizing Spray and EIMI Glam Mist Shine Spray.
HONEYCOMB LIGHT
LIGHTEN
Special Blonde 12/81 + 12/0
Welloxon Perfect Developer 6% (20 volume)
TONE
Color Touch 5/05 + 9/05
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
Artist: @nikkiclifford_hair
CARE + STYLING
Complete the color service with Wella Professionals Oil Reflections Luminous Reveal Shampoo and Reboost Mask to restore hydration, smoothness and replenish hair structure.
Create a soft bouncy style and finger coil definition with Wella Professionals Nutricurls Curlixir Balm Defining Balm. Hydrate and finish with Sebastian Professional Dark Oil and Wella Professionals EIMI Stay Firm Hairspray to reduce frizz and lock in shine.
GOLDEN TWILIGHT
LIGHTEN
Wella Professionals Blondor Multi Blonde
Welloxon Perfect Developer 6% (20 volume)
GLAZE
Koleston Perfect 7/0 + 7/34 + 7/47
Welloxon Perfect Pastel Developer 1.9% (6 volume)
Artist: @cosmokristie
CARE + STYLING
Complete the service with Sebastian Professional Dark Oil Lightweight Shampoo and Conditioner. The ultimate duo to cleanse and hydrate the hair without weighing it down. Apply Wella Professionals Oil Reflections Light Luminous Reflective Oil to the mid-strands and ends, comb through and dry. Finish the look with Sebastian Professional Trilliant Spray and the ghd Platinum+ Styler.
SOFT SUNLIGHT
LIGHTEN
Wella Professionals Blondor Multi Blonde
Welloxon Perfect Developer 6% (20 volume)
LOWLIGHT
Color Touch 6/0 + 7/3
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
MELT
Color Touch 5/0 (Root)
Color Touch 8/0 (Mids)
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
Artist: @hairdesignbykate
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 Repair Miracle Hair Rescue, EIMI Body Crafter Volumizing Spray and EIMI Glam Mist Shine Spray.
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