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07.23.2024
Summer Sorbet: 6 Must-Try Pastel Formulas
A new trend in hair color is gaining popularity with soft, bright hues. Get inspired by top salon professional's with step-by-step formulas, haircare recommendations and styling tips. Discover how to mix custom shades with Wella Professionals color portfolio and learn pro techniques to achieve seamless color melts and bright all-over hues.
Lavender Blush
Refresh summer blondes and step it up a notch with a beautiful pastel look. Transition from light to dark, and create a soft gradient hue with complementary shades. Check out the stunning look created by the talented, Laila Pettersen @lailapettersenhair and get inspired for your next salon session.
COLOR MELT
Koleston Perfect 10/95 + 10/1
Welloxon Perfect Creme Developer 6% (20 volume)
Koleston Perfect 10/95 + 0/66
Welloxon Perfect Creme Developer 3% (10 volume)
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.
Lychee Rose
Capture the essence of delicate fruits and floral hues, perfect for a refreshing and vibrant look. Discover this stunning color created by Elisa Luomala @hairbyelisajohanna, co-owner of @mokuolu salon.
LIGHTEN: Roots
Wella Professionals BlondorPlex Multi Blonde
Welloxon Perfect Creme Developer 3% (10 volume), 1:2 Mixing Ratio, 45 Minutes
LIGHTEN: Mids + Ends
Wella Professionals BlondorPlex Multi Blonde
Welloxon Perfect Pastel Creme Developer 1.9% (6 volume), 1:4 Mixing Ratio, 15 Minutes at the basin.
TREAT
Wella Professionals WellaPlex No.2 Bond Stabilizer
TONE - Roots
Koleston Perfect 8/96 (20g) + 9/97 (10g) + 0/65 (5g)
Welloxon Perfect Pastel Creme Developer 1.9% (6 volume), 1:2 Mixing Ratio
TONE - Mids + Ends
Koleston Perfect 10/86 (35g) + 10/95 (15g) + 0/65 (5g)
Welloxon Perfect Pastel Creme Developer 1.9% (6 volume), 1:2 Mixing Ratio
CARE + STYLING
Complete the service with Wella Professionals INVIGO Brilliance Color Protection Shampoo and Vibrant Color Conditioner. Follow with Sebastian Professional Potion 9, to nourish and style, and EIMI Extra Volume Hair Mousse at the roots to encourage volume and flexible styling. Blowdry and create a smooth finish with the ghd Platinum+ Styler and EIMI Thermal Image heat protectant. Complete the look with Oil Reflections Light Luminous Reflective Oil, formulated with precious white tea extract and camellia oil for beautiful shine.
Watermelon Mint
Get ready for a summer color combo you didn't know you needed. The perfect pairing of two stunning shades to create a beautiful tonal blend. We are obsessed with this look created by @sanyaminette.
LIGHTEN
Wella Professionals BlondorPlex Multi Blonde
Welloxon Perfect Creme Developer 6% (20 volume)
Technique: Babylights and Foilayage
TREAT
Wella Professionals WellaPlex No.2 Bond Stabilizer
COLOR #1
Color Fresh Create Nudist Pink (1:4) + High Magenta (Small Pea Sized Amount) + Tomorrow Clear (2:4)
COLOR #2
Color Fresh Create New Blue (Small Pea Sized Amount) + Tomorrow Clear
CARE + STYLING
Follow the color service with Sebastian Professional Dark Oil Lightweight Shampoo and Mask infused with a special blend of oils, including jojoba and argan. Apply Wella Professionals Ultimate Repair Protective Leave-In Treatment to the mid-strands and ends, then blowdry. Complete the service with Sebastian Professional's Microweb Fiber Hair Texturizer to create silky definition and touchable movement.
Kiwi Strawberry
Top Artist Ionela Chiriac @chiriac.ionela takes pastel to the next level. This elegant shade and eye-catching shine is absolutely stunning. Save the formula for your salon guests looking to make a change this summer.
LIGHTEN
Wella Professionals BlondorPlex Multi Blonde
Welloxon Perfect Creme Developer 6% (20 volume)
TREAT
Wella Professionals WellaPlex No.2 Bond Stabilizer
COLOR
Color Touch 10/73 + 10/6 + Koleston Perfect 0/65
Welloxon Perfect Pastel Creme Developer 1.9% (6 volume)
CARE + REFRESH
Follow the service with Wella Professionals Ultimate Repair Shampoo and Conditioner to cleanse and hydrate. Apply EIMI Perfect Me Hair Balm Lotion to the mid-strands and ends to tame fly-aways and frizz. Blowdry and finish with Wella Professionals Dark Oil and Silkening Mist.
#PROTIP: Recommend Wella Professionals Color Fresh Mask Pink + Ultimate Repair Mask to refresh the look at-home, until their next salon visit. HOW TO APPLY: Wear gloves. Apply generously to pre-shampooed, towel-dried hair. Leave on up to 10 minutes, depending on desired color intensity. Rinse. Style. Go.
Raspberry Peach
Brighten up with this striking color created by top colorist, Danielle Jocelyn @dmjocelyn. The bold hues, custom formula and soft dimension deliver stunning results.
LIGHTEN
Wella Professionals BlondorPlex Multi Blonde
Welloxon Perfect Developer 6% (20 volume)
TREAT
Wella Professionals WellaPlex No.2 Bond Stabilizer
COLOR
Illumina Color 9/59 + /65
Welloxon Perfect Pastel Creme Developer 1.9% (6 volume)
COLOR
Koleston Perfect 10/95 + /65
Welloxon Perfect Pastel Creme Developer 1.9% (6 volume)
CARE + STYLING
Follow with Wella Professionals Fusion Intense Repair Shampoo and Conditioner. Formulated with silk amino acids to provide protection against mechanical damage and breakage. Continue with Wella Professionals EIMI Perfect Setting Spray. Apply evenly to damp hair and blowdry. Leave hair with the perfect amount of shine and provide the right balance of care and protection. Finish the look with Wella Professionals Stay Firm Hairspray for a workable finish + UV and humidity protection.
Blackberry Bliss
Cool off with this beautiful pastel color created by Wella Global Ambassador Kenny Scorrano @kennyhairartist. Discover his step-by-step formula using the Slice Technique to get the look.
LIGHTEN
Wella Professionals BlondorPlex Multi Blonde
Welloxon Perfect Developer 6% (20 volume)
TREAT
Wella Professionals WellaPlex No.2 Bond Stabilizer
COLOR (OUTSIDE FOILS)
Wella Professionals Color Touch 9/86 + /65
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
GLOBAL GLAZE
Wella Professionals Color Touch 10/81 + 9/86 + /65
Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
CARE + STYLING
Cleanse and hydrate with Wella Professionals EIMI Nutri-Enrich Deep Nourishing Shampoo and Conditioner. Apply Wella Professionals Miracle BB Spray from roots to tip to detangle, smooth and lock in color vibrancy. Then spray Sebastian Professional Volupt to the root area, and EIMI Flowing Form Anti Frizz Hair Balm to the mid-strands and ends. Blowdry the hair and finish the look with Sebastian Professional Shaper Zero Gravity Hairspray.
Stay Connected
Follow Wellastore on Instagram at @wellastoreusa for inspiration, education, product knowledge and #PROTIPS. Learn from salon professionals around the globe and tag @wellastoreusa in your trendsetting looks for a chance to be featured. Don't forget to include your Wella Professionals color formula and any additional haircare and styling details we can include in the post. Happy Coloring! We can't wait to see what you create next.
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By: Jaclyn Harwood