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AMBITION BLONDE

Take note! These are the steps you need to take to achieve the most in-demand blonde looks of 2026
Before

LIVED IN BLONDE

A stunning, modern blonde with effortless dimension and a soft, cashmere tone

STEP 1 – LIFT

1. Lighten using a foil technique, working with gentle teasing towards the root to soften the blend. BlondorPlex 9 mixed with Welloxon Perfect developer 6% was applied for controlled, even lift, and developed for up to 50 minutes.

2. Once the desired level of lift was reached, the hair was thoroughly rinsed and shampooed with Ultimate Color. Blondor Seal 7 Care was then applied and developed for 5 minutes to prepare the canvas for toning.

STEP 2 – TONE

1. With the hair pre-lightened, tone using the co-created BlondorPlex Cream Toner /97 mixed with Welloxon Perfect developer 1.9% to create a soft, luxurious cashmere blonde. Develop for five minutes.

2. Once developed, rinse, add Ultimate Color conditioner, then dry and style to perfection.

ROSÉ SEASON

A stunning rose blush with a beautifully subtle platinum accent

STEP 1 – LIFTING

1. Lighten with BlondorPlex 9 mixed with 6% Welloxon Perfect on the regrowth area. Develop for up to 50 minutes to acheive the perfect level of lift while maintaining the integrity of the hair.

2. Once the desired level of lift is achieved, shampoo with Wella Professionals Ultimate Color Shampoo to cleanse and prepare the canvas for toning. Then apply Blondor Seal 7 Care and develop for 5 minutes to further prepare the canvas for toning.

STEP 2 – TONING

1. For this beautifully refined result, James kept the sectioning simple yet strategic. A triangular section through the fringe was left out, while the co-created BlondorPlex Cream Toner /05 was applied to the remainder of the hair and developed for 5 minutes.

2. To create a softer, more delicate accent through the front, comb the /05 Toner through the fringe section for the final two minutes of the development time, ensuring a light veil of tone that complements the overall look.

3. Once fully developed, rinse and condition using Ultimate Color Conditioner, sealing in shine and enhancing the final shade.

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