May 08, 2026
Switching your slices from vertical to diagonal creates this crisscross technique that’s amped up with the addition of metallic hues. Check out Ricardo Santiago (@stylistricardosantiago), Joico Global Guest Artist, create this cool color melt!
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Color MeltExpensive Blended BrunetteLuxury brunettes continue to dominate salon requests, but today's clients aren't asking for heavy contrast or bold money pieces. Instead, they're seeking soft dimension, expensive-looking shine and a…
Color MeltSoft Beige Luxury BlondeDanger Jones Chief Global Director Chrissy Danielle (@hairbychrissydanielle) just created the expensive-looking color your clients want. Describing it as "the kind of blonde that whispers luxury,"…
Color MeltSandy Glow BlondeDanger Jones Chief Global Director Chrissy Danielle (@hairbychrissydanielle) and Team Artist Lexie Haines (@thestrawberryblonder) teamed up to create this gorgeous, glowing blonde at Premiere…
Color MeltAsh Beige BrunetteThis is THE color transformation that earned Kenra Color® Artistic Director Eric Vaughn (@realericvaughn) a 2025 #ONESHOT Hair Award at The BTC Show in Dallas! Eric completely reinvented his client’s…
Color MeltViral Transformation: Faded Green to Violet Plum MeltThis transformation started with a client who came in wanting blonde—but her stubborn green tones had other plans. So PRAVANA® Creator and OLAPLEX Brand Ambassador Alejandro Lopez…
Color MeltPlum is the New BlackGet The Formulas: Rich Plum Brunette With Glossy Ribbons Bold, glossy and impossible to ignore—plum is having a major moment. This deep, jewel-toned shade channels luxury and drama with red-violet…
Color MeltSoft Rose BrunetteSoft, rosy and sweet: Next time your client requests a warm blended look, save this blush brunette from Moroccanoil® Global Ambassador Gareth Williams (@garethwilliamshair). Learn how Gareth utilizes…
Color MeltReverse Balayage: Subtle Brunette BlendWhen your grown-out blonde client asks for a fresh change, offer them a rich brunette blend (queue the subtle contrast). We're tapping Redken Advocate and O&M Pro Artist Tia Lambourn…
Color MeltOne Step, Three-Layer Multidimensional BalayageLearn this ONE-STEP process utilizing foils, balayage techniques, low-lighting and glossing without the fatigue of a four-step appointment. "The trifle," explains BTC Team Member Sarah Cabral…
Color MeltWatercolor BrunetteLow maintenance hair is THE trend of 2022—and that includes color. If your clients are requesting tones that enhance their natural shade, this watercolor technique from Alfaparf Milano National…