Strawberry Blonde

Old Money Blonde is still one of the most requested color trends because it delivers what clients want most: brightness without harsh grow-out. The look relies on soft dimension, strategic depth and seamless ribbons of blonde that feel expensive—not over-highlighted. But creating that “quiet luxury” finish isn’t just about foil placement. Below, blonding specialist, salon owner … <a href="https://behindthechair.com/articles/4-tip-out-dos-and-donts-for-old-money-blonde/">Continued</a>

When it comes to creating high-impact blonde results, every detail of your application matters—from sectioning to product saturation to the way you handle your foils. According to Suzi Angelina (@hair.by.suzi), a BTC University instructor and luxury blonding specialist, one technique she avoids in her blonding work is excessively folding foils. Folding your foils creates a … <a href="https://behindthechair.com/articles/why-folding-foils-could-sabotage-your-blonde-results/">Continued</a>

Soft Blondes, Rich Brunettes and Elevated Color Services: The Formulas, Glossing Tips and Low-Contrast Trends Behind 2026’s “Expensive Hair” Movement Quiet luxury hair is defined by soft dimension, healthy shine, tonal balance and color that looks expensive without trying too hard. Inspired by the rise of Old Money Blonde and low-contrast “expensive brunette” trends, creamy … <a href="https://behindthechair.com/articles/quiet-luxury-hair-the-expensive-hair-trend-explained/">Continued</a>

Patricia Nikole’s (@paintedhair) approach to toning is all about balance, dimension and long-lasting color—and in this live conversation, the Redken Global Artistic Ambassador breaks down some of her go-to Redken Shades EQ™ formulas, gray blending strategies and ribbon placement techniques. In this video, you will learn how to: Create dimensional brunette ribbon melts Correct heavy … <a href="https://behindthechair.com/articles/4-shades-eq-formulas-and-toning-tips-from-patricia-nikole-paintedhair/">Continued</a>

Customization, Softer Grow-Out and Higher Perceived Value Are Making Skin-Tone-Driven Color One of the Biggest Hair Color Trends Right Now Clients are asking for skin-tone-driven hair color that feels personalized to their complexion, natural depth and maintenance goals. “We’re moving past dramatic contrast and toward really soft tones that enhance a person’s natural palette,” says … <a href="https://behindthechair.com/articles/why-skin-tone-matching-is-replacing-trend-driven-hair-color/">Continued</a>

The Tonal Breakdown And Top Formulas Behind This Signature Blonde Sabrina Carpenter’s creamy blonde is soft, glossy and perfectly balanced between warm and bright and is still one of the most-requested shades. It’s not just about the lift, it’s about how the tone is refined to keep that buttery, light-reflective finish without tipping into brass … <a href="https://behindthechair.com/articles/sabrina-carpenter-blonde-4-most-loved-shades-eq-formulas-and-toning-tips/">Continued</a>

The Hairdresser’s Quick Guide To Butter Blonde Luxury, Old Money, Butter Blonde—these are all trend-facing words your clients are picking up from social media and bringing to your chair.  The warm blonde craze is teaching our clients “keywords” to ask for, so we’re here to break down what their requests actually mean. Read on for … <a href="https://behindthechair.com/articles/butter-blonde-guide-toning-lightening-technical-tips/">Continued</a>

How To Control Tone, Maintain Reflect And Prevent Dull Results For Level 10 Blondes When the hair is lifted this light, the canvas is fully exposed—meaning every undertone, every pigment choice and every formulation decision directly impacts the final result. Too much deposit can collapse brightness, while the wrong tonal balance can shift the blonde … <a href="https://behindthechair.com/articles/5-shades-eq-toning-formulas-for-clean-bright-level-10-blondes/">Continued</a>

Soft Gold, Honey and Brunette Depth Make Teddy Bronde the Low-Contrast Color Clients Are Asking for Now Teddy Bronde is emerging as one of 2026’s most wearable colors, blending brunette depth with honeyed blonde warmth for a finish that feels soft, dimesional and light-reflective. Instead of high-contrast ribbons or bright blonde overload, this look is … <a href="https://behindthechair.com/articles/what-is-teddy-bronde-the-warm-low-contrast-bronde-defining-2026/">Continued</a>

How To Formulate The New “Expensive Blonde” Trend Brown Butter Blonde has gone viral for its creamy warmth and low-contrast dimension. The look blends soft gold, honey and beige tones to create a polished blonde with tonal balance, subtle depth and a glossy, reflective finish. So it’s no surprise that Brown Butter Blonde is one … <a href="https://behindthechair.com/articles/6-brown-butter-blonde-hair-color-formulas-to-try-right-now/">Continued</a>