The best transformations happen over time, with planning, care, and a clear vision of where you want your colour to go. As cooler weather winds down, now is the ideal moment to begin shaping your shade.
Heading into the warmer months, we’re seeing a shift toward soft transitions, dimensional colour, and tones that improve with time. From Teddy Bear Bronde to modern grey blending and glossy brunettes, these looks are designed to improve gradually with lower upkeep, better longevity, and healthier-looking hair as time goes on.
Teddy Bear Bronde:
Sitting between blonde and brunette, this shade is warm, dimensional, and natural-looking, which is why Teddy Bear Bronde stands out moving forward.
Its appeal comes from balance. Soft brightness through the highs is grounded by depth, creating movement and glow without going too light too quickly. Starting this look now allows the colour to settle naturally, giving you space to refine placement and tone over a few appointments rather than forcing everything into one session.
This look was achieved using Aloxxi TONES Demi-Permanent Colour, which keeps hair looking and feeling healthy throughout the colouring process. The ammonia-free formula delivers rich deposit and shine while helping protect the cuticle, making it perfect for building soft, dimensional tone over time. For lightness, Blonde78 Ultra Lightener provides a controlled lift with built-in bond protection to enhance strength and hydration.
To Get the Look:
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Lows: TONES 7N with 7 vol
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Highs: Blonde78 Ultra Lightener with 20 vol
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Tone: TONES 9P + 8G + 7N with 7 vol
Grey Blending: A Smarter Way to Transition
Grey blending isn’t about coverage anymore. Today, it focuses on working with natural greys instead of against them to create a soft, seamless transition that’s both polished and low-maintenance.
Starting grey blending earlier in the season allows colour to be built gradually. Lightness is placed with intention, lowlights restore balance, and toning keeps everything blended. The result is hair that grows out better and feels easier to live with between appointments.
For this technique, Blonde78 Charcoal Lightener plays a key role. The cream formula lifts and tones simultaneously, using active charcoal to purify the hair while neutralizing unwanted warmth. Combined with TONES Demi-Permanent Colour for depth and balance, the result is dimension that looks natural and refined.
To maintain brightness between salon visits, INSTABOOST Ultimate Platinum helps refresh tone while conditioning the hair. Its violet pigments counteract yellowing in silver, grey, and white hair while also adding softness and shine in just a few minutes.
Get the Look:
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Highs:
Formula 1: Blonde78 Charcoal Lightener 1:2 with 10 vol
Formula 2: Blonde78 Charcoal Lightener 1:2 with 7 vol -
Lows: TONES® 5G & 6N with 7 vol
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Tone: INSTABOOST Ultimate Platinum
Upkeep:
Glossy Brunettes:
Sometimes a refresh means going darker — or simply going glossier. This season, glossy brunettes are proving to be the ultimate reset, offering richness and depth without heaviness.
This look is all about healthy-looking colour that moves and shines. Whether achieved through an all-over gloss or layered tones that create dimension, shine is the ultimate goal.
Starting now allows brunette colour to develop depth gradually, helping avoid flatness as the season changes.
LUMINEXX Gel Cream Hair Colour delivers long-lasting, high-shine results while supporting hair health. Its surface intelligence technology helps strengthen the hair while providing grey coverage and vibrant tone, making it ideal for both full colour and refreshing mid-lengths and ends.
Pairing colour with the right care routine makes all the difference. E7 Anti-Frizz Shampoo helps restore moisture and elasticity, keeping hair smooth, manageable, and reflective. For tone maintenance and added richness, INSTABOOST Cool Cocoa Beans Masque deposits cool brunette pigment to combat warmth while also nourishing the hair.
Get the Look:
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Formula A: 10g LUMINEXX 3AMT + 10g 4N + 3g 4RM + 46g 10 vol
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Formula B: 20g LUMINEXX 5AMT + 5g 4VV + 50g 10 vol
Upkeep: