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07.01.2025

Sun-Kissed Style: 8 Must-Try Balayage Formulas

By: Jaclyn Harwood
Are you ready to give your clients the radiant glow they’ve been dreaming of? Discover expert techniques, pro formulas, and haircare recommendations designed to deliver seamless salon results. Whether you're creating subtle dimension or bold transformations, explore eight must-try balayage looks to help you craft the perfect style. With Wella Professionals, you’ll have the tools to create stunning, sun-kissed hair that keeps clients coming back. These formulas are designed for long-lasting, vibrant color that elevates every hair type. Master the art of balayage—and give your clients the luminous hair they crave.
From consultation to the final gloss, we've got your back every step of the way. Dive into formulas that simplify your workflow, enhance your creativity, and keep your work on-trend. It’s time to level up your balayage game and turn every head that walks out your door.

SUN-KISSED FORMULAS

LIGHTEN Blondor Multi Blonde Welloxon Perfect Creme Developer 6% (20 volume) PRE-TONE Color Touch 9/3 + 8/43 Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume) TONE Color Touch 8/73 + 7/73 + 9/3 + 8/43 Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
ARTIST: @looks_by_jules
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.
LIGHTEN Blondor Multi Blonde Welloxon Perfect Creme Developer 6% (20 volume) ROOTS Wella Professionals Color Touch 5/0 Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
MIDS Wella Professionals Color Touch 7/1 Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
ENDS Wella Professionals Color Touch 10/6 + 10/03 + 10/81 Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
ARTIST: @jess_acolabsalon assisted by @myhairgirlken.
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 and finish the look with Wella Professionals Oil Reflections Luminous Smoothing Oil.
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 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.
BASE BREAK Illumina 10/ Welloxon Perfect Creme Developer 3% (10 volume) GLOBAL GLAZE Color Touch 7/43 + 7/3 + 7/7 Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
ROOT SHADOW Shinefinity 06/07 Shinefinity Activator - Brush and Bowl Application
ARTIST: @daniellehuacujahair
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.
#PROTIP: Recommend Wella Professionals Color Fresh Mask Copper Glow or Rose Glaze to your salon guest to refresh the look at-home until their next salon visit.
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.
LIGHTEN BlondorPlex Welloxon Perfect Creme Developer 6% (20 volume) 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)
ARTIST: @stylinzteph
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. #PROTIP: Recommend Wella Professionals INVIGO Blonde Recharge Color Refreshing Shampoo, Cool Blonde to your guest to refresh the look at-home until their next salon visit.
ROOT Color Touch 5/0 Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
MIDS + ENDS Color Touch 7/71 + 6/73 + 55/07 Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume)
ARTIST: @sofiacalderonehair
CARE + STYLING Cleanse and condition with Wella Professionals Oil Reflections Luminous Reveal Shampoo and Reboost Mask - replenish each hair fiber with precious oils to smooth and nourish. Apply Sebastian Professional Taming Elixir through damp hair and blowdry for a soft natural look. Create loose waves with the ghd Soft Curl 1.25 Curling Iron + EIMI Thermal Image heat protection spray and finish with EIMI Stay Firm Hairspray.
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.
Balayage is more than a trend—it’s a timeless technique that continues to evolve with every season. With the right formulas, expert guidance, and a touch of creativity, you can deliver results that feel fresh, modern, and uniquely tailored to each client. Whether you’re refreshing a lived-in look or creating something entirely new, these go-to balayage combinations are your key to consistent, head-turning color.

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