Going into the colder months, hair color that’s lower maintenance but still high-impact is very much in demand. Here are a few of-the-moment looks that color educators Brendnetta Ashley and Carly Zanoni, both Schwarzkopf Professional U.S. Digital Artists, have been blessing upon their clients this fall.
Both lean on the brand’s IGORA Vibrance line and BLONDME Premium Lightener 9+ to create the shades. “IGORA Vibrance has an ammonia-free, liquid-to-gel formula that gives me control and even saturation, perfect for refreshing mids to ends or layering tone over pre-lightened hair,” Ashley says.
Zanoni calls IGORA Vibrance “the most long-lasting demi I’ve ever used,” giving it 10/10 for versatility. “You can get either a rich, opaque finish or a soft, shiny end result depending on how you apply it.”
As for BLONDME — “it lifts nice and slow, which makes it perfect for creating those soft, subtle shifts without compromising the hair.”
Their finished looks don’t require frequent touch-ups, just a gloss treatment in between color appointments to keep it fresh.
TOFFEE GLOW
Soft golden brown highlights.
This look suits those looking for soft, sun-kissed dimension without fully committing to blonde. It beautifully complements natural medium-brown bases with golden or neutral undertones.
Formula:
- Balayage: BLONDME Premium Lightener 9+ 7 vol Lift to level 7/8
- Tone: IGORA Vibrance 7-0 (20g)+ 5-65 (10g) + 6 vol Activator Gel
- All over 10-5 + 6 vol Activator Gel
NOIR
Darkest brown with a high shine.
A good option for clients with naturally medium to dark brown hair with neutral or cool undertones. It gives them a sleek, timeless look with maximum shine and depth.
Formula: IGORA Vibrance 3-0 + 6 vol Activator Gel
BERRY BLISS
Deep violet and red tones.
An ideal choice for adventurous clients who appreciate rich statement tones. It’s best on brunettes with warm undertones who want vibrancy against olive or deeper skin tones.
Formula:
- Balayage: BLONDME Premium Lightener 9+
- Gloss:
- Formula A: IGORA 6-99 (20g) + 0-89 (10g) + 6 vol Activator Lotion
- Formula B: IGORA 7-88 (20g) + 0-88 (10g) + 6 vol Activator Lotion
EXPENSIVE BRUNETTE
Deep brown with warm, melted-in highlights for natural face framing and soft, seamless dimension.
Best on clients with naturally medium to dark brown hair and either warm or neutral undertones. It’s for those who want a polished, effortless look, giving an elevated vibe without feeling overdone.
Formula:
- BLONDME Premium Lightener 9+ to lift hair to a warm level 7
- Gloss: IGORA Vibrance equal parts of 8-0 and 7-1 with 6 vol Activator Gel
BUTTERSCOTCH
A creamy gold.
An ideal choice for clients who want a brighter blonde with warmth and softness. It blends especially well with lighter brown bases.
Formula:
- Base Touch Up: IGORA Royal Highlifts 10-1 30 vol
- Highlights: BLONDME Premium Lightener 9+ with 7 vol
- Tone: IGORA Vibrance 9-5, 49 + 6 vol Activator Gel
SUEDE BRONDE
A lived-in neutral-to-warm blonde with deep dimension and a slightly longer root.
Great for clients who don’t want to return every four weeks for touch-ups. It works beautifully on lighter to medium natural bases with warm or neutral undertones, giving them sun-kissed, soft transition without the maintenance.
Formula:
- BLONDME Premium Lightener 9+ to lift to a level 9 with a slight bit of very light yellow
- Gloss: IGORA Vibrance of 9, 5-4 (20g) and 9-0 (10g) 6 vol Activator Gel