Chill Out: 7 Blonde Formulas to Keep It Cool

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07.16.2024

Chill Out: 7 Blonde Formulas to Keep It Cool

By: Jaclyn Harwood

Blonde hair is timeless and achieving the perfect shade requires a careful balance of artistry, formulation and product selection. With a range of cool blonde tones, from icy platinum to soft ash, there's a variety of options for every style. Follow along and discover 7 step-by-step formulas, product recommendations and haircare routines to deliver stunning salon results to keep it cool.

Brighten up with this beautiful look created by color specialist, Teresa Chimenti @hairbyteresachimenti. Save the formula and get inspired for your next blonding session.

LIGHTEN Wella Professionals BlondorPlex Multi Blonde Welloxon Perfect Developer 6% (20 volume) TREAT Wella Professionals WellaPlex No.2 Bond Stabilizer: HOW TO APPLY: After lightening, apply N°2 Bond Stabilizer to damp hair and leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse well. Shampoo and condition, then proceed with the color service. TONE Color Touch 10/81 + 10/03 + 9/01 Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume) MIDS + ENDS Shinefinity 09/36 + 09/73 Shinefinity Activator

CARE + STYLING Complete the look with Wella Professionals INVIGO Brilliance Shampoo and Conditioner. Apply Wella Professionals Ultimate Repair Miracle Hair Rescue root to tip and comb through with a wide tooth comb. Combine Sebastian Professional Potion 9, with Sebastian Professional Dark Oil and apply to the mid-strands and ends for ultimate condition and shine. Blowdry and finish the look with Wella Professionals EIMI Thermal Image Heat Protection Spray, ghd Soft Curl 1.25" Curling Iron and Nioxin Strong Hold Hairspray.

Say "Hello" to the perfect blonde! Transitioning from dark to light can be challenging, but California stylist @stylinzteph has the perfect color combination to brighten, tone and balance.

ROOT SMUDGE Color Touch 6/0 Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)

TONE Color Touch 9/01 + 9/96 Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)

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.

Blonding is all about product selection and knowing your canvas. Check out this stunning look created by blonde and balayage specialist, Kirsty Fox @kirstyfox_hair. Formulation, saturation and placement are key to achieving this soft, balanced result.

LIGHTEN Wella Professionals Blondor Multi Blonde Welloxon Perfect Creme Developer 6% (20 volume)

#PROTIP: To achieve an even, balanced lift, take fine woven sections, no larger than a peace sign. Apply lightener, saturate and secure in a foil.

TREAT + CARE Complete the service with Wella Professionals Color Post Treatment to balance porosity and lock in color vibrancy. Follow with Wella Professionals Ultimate Repair Shampoo and Conditioner to restore the hair inside and out. PROTECT + STYLE Apply Wella Professionals Ultimate Repair Protective Leave-In from root to tip, on towel dried hair and comb through. Instantly protect the hair from 5 key concerns: hair breakage, UV, heat, mechanical damage and excess frizz. Reach for the ghd Helios Professional Dryer, for a fast and smooth blowout, then finish the look with Wella Professionals Glam Mist Shine Spray for humidity protection and flexible hold.

Get ready for some serious #blondegoals. Wella Color Expert, Sophie Smith @sophieshairgram delivers this beautiful blonde with a balance of cool, dimensional tones and stunning shine.

LIGHTEN Wella Professionals BlondorPlex Multi Blonde Welloxon Perfect Developer 6% (20 volume) TREAT Wella Professionals WellaPlex No.2 Bond Stabilizer

ROOT TAP Shinefinity 07/12 Shinefinity Activator for Brush and Bowl Application MIDS + ENDS Shinefinity 010/6 + 010/8 Shinefinity Activator for Bottle Application

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.

Platinum blonde is never an easy task, but blonding specialist Kellyn Justice @kellyn_heller knew the assignment. Check out this stunning transformation and beautiful finish created with Wella Professionals.

LIGHTEN Wella Professionals Blondor Multi Blonde Welloxon Perfect Developer 6% (20 volume)

GLAZE Color Touch 10/6 Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)

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.

Classic blonde never seemed so easy. Take a look at this flawless finish created by @georgialouisehair. The perfect amount of soft dimension, natural tone and beautiful shine.

LIGHTEN Wella Professionals Blondor Multi Blonde Welloxon Perfect Developer 6% (20 volume)

GLAZE Color Touch 9/86 + 9/03 + 10/6 Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)

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.

When you have the right tools, products and formula... blonding is the easy part. Color specialist, Loren Waugh @hairbylorenwaugh, shares a must-try look to achieve a perfect cool blonde.

LIGHTEN Wella Professionals BlondorPlex Multi Blonde Welloxon Perfect Developer 6% (20 volume) TREAT Wella Professionals WellaPlex No.2 Bond Stabilizer

TONE Blondorplex Permanent Cream Toner /16 Welloxon Perfect Pastel Creme Developer 1.9% (6 volume)

CARE + STYLING Follow with Wella Professionals Nutri-Enrich Deep Nourishing Shampoo and Mask. Towel dry the hair and apply Sebastian Professional Potion 9 to the mid-strands and ends. Comb through to evenly distribute. Blowdry with a round brush to create volume, tension and control. Apply EIMI Thermal Image Heat Protection Spray and finish the look with a ghd Soft Curl 1.25" Curling Iron and Sebastian Professional Shaper Plus Hairspray.

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