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Last updated: June 29, 2018

Blue Watercolor Melt

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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

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Blue Watercolor Melt

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 Global Color Specialist Abby Smith. Check out the color formulas and steps below, then recreate this mermaid-worthy haircolor!

 

 

 

Colorist: Abby Smith

COLOR FORMULAS

  • 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

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HOW-TO STEPS

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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

    1

    Before

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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

    2

    Start by applying Formula A from the midlengths to ends, leaving out 1 inch of natural hair at the root.

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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

    3

    Then, apply Formula B to the root area. Process for 50 minutes, or until you’ve achieved the desired result and rinse.

  • open color formula
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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

    4

    Apply Wella Professionals Wellaplex N°2 at the shampoo bowl. Process for 10 minutes, then rinse. Shampoo and condition with Wella FUSION Intense Repair Shampoo and Wella BLONDOR Seal & Care Conditioner. Then, blow-dry.

  • open color formula
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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

    5

    Create seven sections by taking irregular, weaved partings throughout the hair at a diagonal.

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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

    6

    Release the first diagonal-nape section. Apply Formula C to the rootsthis will be the shadow root throughoutand at the mids, leaving a few inches to color melt between sections. In between the root shadow and mids, melt Formula D and Formula E. Alternate blending with a brush and fingers for a watercolor effect, then repeat on the ends.

  • open color formula
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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

    7

    Take a panel in between each color melt, and apply Formula C from roots to ends. This will help mute the intensity of the melt, plus it will create rich dimension. Continue repeating this pattern until you’ve reached the crown.

  • open color formula
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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

    8

    Repeat on the other side, leaving the top section out.

  • open color formula
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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

    9

    Release the crown, and apply Formula C from roots to ends.

  • open color formula
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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

    10

    Process for 20 minutes, then rinse with water for long-lasting results. Apply Wella EIMI Thermal Image and blow-dry the hair.

  • open color formula
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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

    11

    Create a center part and divide the hair into two sections, twisting each section and securing into two topknots.

  • open color formula
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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

    12

    Then, release each bun to create lived-in, wavy texture.

  • open color formula
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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

    13

    Finish by pinching and pulling the hair until you’ve achieved your desired texture.

  • open color formula
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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

    14

    Finished Look

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