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Suede Blonde: What It is and Why It Looks Softer Than Bright Blonde

What Sets Suede Blonde Apart From Other Blondes—And the Formulas That Create It Suede Blonde is gaining attention for its muted tone, soft dimension and balanced neutrality. The color blends warm and cool reflects to create a velvety finish that feels polished and natural—often described by clients as a softer, more dimensional take on dirty blonde. Below, we break down the defining characteristics of Suede Blonde and how leading industry experts are creating the soft, dimensional finish. This guide is part of The BTC Hair Trend Report, backed by our editors’ expert reporting, in-depth features, stylist interviews and trend data (more…)
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Brown Butter Blonde is the New "Expensive" Hair Color

Why Low-Contrast Blonde Is Defining a More Expensive Finish Low-contrast color has become the marker of a more expensive-looking result. Brown Butter Blonde, also known as dishwater blonde, reflects that shift, prioritizing tonal balance, refined warmth and surface shine over maximum brightness. Below, we break down the look and some of the industry’s top stylists share their best tips and techniques. This guide is part of The BTC Hair Trend Report, backed by our editors’ expert reporting, in-depth features, stylist interviews and trend data hairdressers can trust. What Is Brown Butter Blonde? Brown Butter Blonde is a low-contrast blonde defined (more…)
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5 Hailey Bieber Color Formula Looks For a Warm, Glazed Brunette

From Rich, Warm Tones to High-Gloss Finishes, These Pro Formulas Are Inspired by Her Signature Glow Hailey Bieber’s glazed brunette continues to be one of the most searched hair color formulas, with clients asking for the Hailey Bieber color formula behind the rich, warm and glossy tone. While she didn’t invent this glossy brunette, she did influence a major shift—toward deeper, warmer and more dimensional color with shine at the forefront. Photo Credit: Instagram via @hairinel Photo Credit: Instagram via @hairinel Photo Credit: Instagram via @hairinel Photo Credit: Instagram via @hairinel Photo Credit: Instagram via @hairinel Photo Credit: Instagram via @hairinel (more…)
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Warm, Luminous Balayage: 5 Pro Formulas to Try

Golden Hour Hair: The Warm Balayage Formulas Clients Love A modern warm balayage requires more than adding gold to the formula. Today’s clients want richness with refinement, glow without brass and dimension that looks natural in every lighting situation. This guide breaks down the formulas, placement strategies and pro-level tips to deliver the glowing results clients are requesting. Scroll down to dive in… 1. Dimensional Bronze Curls Orlando-based curl specialist Desiree Alyssa (@desireealyssahair) created these bronzy, dimensional curls using a foil-and-backcomb technique tailored for textured hair. Her beautiful client, Keni D Quinones Alamo, aka @curlingmekrazy, lifted to a Level 7/8, (more…)
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What Are "No Bleach" Highlights? How to Formulate Without Lightener

What Are No Bleach Highlights? No bleach highlights use high-lift color to create brightness and tone without traditional lightener. Stylists use this approach to lift and tone in one step, achieving soft, dimensional color with less stress on the hair. It works best on hair without artificial color, where the natural pigment allows for cleaner lift and controlled warmth. For over 20 years, BTC has helped stylists master techniques that balance lift, tone and integrity—like this one. That’s exactly why stylists are reaching for no bleach techniques: controlled lift, soft tone and healthy shine all in one step. (more…)

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