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Formula A (prelightener from mids to ends)
Wella Professionals BLONDOR Soft Blonde Cream + 9% Welloxon Perfect Developer + Wellaplex N°1 (Coming Soon!)
Formula B (prelightener on roots)
BLONDOR Soft Blonde Cream + 6% Welloxon Perfect Developer + Wellaplex N°1
Formula C
Wella Professionals 50g Color Fresh CREATE Future Yellow + 50g Pure Violet
Formula D
Color Fresh CREATE Super Petrol
Formula E
50g Color Fresh CREATE Tomorrow Clear + 10g New Blue

Blue Watercolor Melt

Published: January 18, 2018

We are HERE for the 2018 color trend that’s taking over our Instagram feeds—muted pastels. Colorists everywhere are toning it down for a softer (and sweeter!) vibe, like this blue blend by Wella Professionals Color Specialist Abby Smith. Check out the color formulas and steps below, then recreate this mermaid-worthy haircolor!

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