2018 Blessed Us With These 12 Ash-Toned Formulas

- Formula A:
Goldwell Silklift Control Ash + 30-volume developer + b3 Brazilian Bond Builder
- Formula B:
Redken Shades EQ 5N + a drop of 1B + Shades EQ Processing Solution
- Formula C:
Equal parts Redken Shades EQ 7N + 7P + 7V + Shades EQ Processing Solution
- Formula D:
Redken Shades EQ 9T + Clear + Shades EQ Processing Solution

- Formula A:
Goldwell Silklift Control Ash + 30-volume developer + b3 Brazilian Bond Builder
- Formula B:
Redken Shades EQ 5N + a drop of 1B + Shades EQ Processing Solution
- Formula C:
Equal parts Redken Shades EQ 7N + 7P + 7V + Shades EQ Processing Solution
- Formula D:
Redken Shades EQ 9T + Clear + Shades EQ Processing Solution

- Formula A (babylights)
L’Oréal Professionnel Multi-Techniques Powder + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
- Formula B (root toner)
L’Oréal Professionnel DIA Richesse 6N + equal parts 9-volume developer
- Formula C (midlength toner)
L’Oréal Professionnel DIA Richesse 8N + Clear + 9-volume developer (1:½)
- Formula D (ends toner)
L’Oréal Professionnel DIA Light Clear + 10.12 + 6-volume developer (1:½)

- Formula A
Schwarzkopf Professional BLONDME Bond Enforcing Premium Lightener 9+ + BLONDME Bleach & Tone Cool Additive + 25-volume developer
- Formula B
¼ oz. Schwarzkopf Professional IGORA® VIBRANCE 8-19 + 2 oz. IGORA® VIBRANCE 9.5-21 + 2 ¼ oz. IGORA VIBRANCE Activator Gel 1.9%

- Formula A:
3 scoops Redken Flash Lift Lightening Powder + 3 oz. 10-volume developer + b3 Brazilian Bond Builder
- Formula B:
Equal parts Redken Shades EQ 05N + 06N + Shades EQ Processing Solution + b3 Brazilian Bond Builder
- Formula C:
2 parts Redken Shades EQ 09V + 1 part 09P + Shades EQ Processing Solution + b3 Brazilian Bond Builder
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- Formula A (lowlights):
Schwarzkopf Professional IGORA ROYAL 6-0 + Redken Shades EQ 6NB + 10-volume developer + Shades EQ Processing Solution
- Formula B (highlights):
Redken Flash Lift Lightener + 25-volume developer
- Formula C (shadow root):
Redken Shades EQ 5N + 6T + Shades EQ Processing Solution
- Formula D (toner):
Redken Shades EQ 9P + 9V + Shades EQ Processing Solution

- Formula A:
Schwarzkopf Professional BLONDME Bond Enforcing Premium Lightener 9+ + 15-volume developer
- Formula B:
Schwarzkopf BLONDME Bond Enforcing Premium Lightener 9+ + 25-volume developer
- Formula C:
Schwarzkopf IGORA ROYAL 12-11 + 9,5-22 + 10-volume developer
- Formula D:
Equal parts Schwarzkopf BLONDME® Blonde Toning Lilac + Steel Blue + 10-volume developer

- Formula A:
Wella Professionals BLONDOR + 20-volume developer + b3 Brazilian Bond Builder
- Formula B:
Redken Shades EQ 9T + a splash of 9V + a dab of 1B and Clear + Shades EQ Processing Solution

- Natural/Starting Level:
Natural Level 5 with pre-existing Level 8/9 blonde and about 5 inches of regrowth.
- Formula A:
Schwarzkopf Professional IGORA VIBRANCE® 5-0 + IGORA VIBRANCE Activator Gel 1.9%/6-volume
- Formula B:
IGORA VIBRANCE® 7-1 + IGORA VIBRANCE Activator Gel 1.9%/6-volume
- Formula C:
IGORA VIBRANCE® 8-46 + IGORA VIBRANCE Activator Gel 1.9%/6-volume
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- Formula A:
1 oz. 6Ag Redken Color Fusion + 1 oz. 7Av Color Fusion + 2 oz. 10-volume Redken Pro-oxide Cream Developer
- Formula B:
1 part Blonde Icing Conditioning Cream Lightener + 3 parts 30-volume Blonde Icing Conditioning Cream Developer
- Formula C:
1 oz. 07P Mother of Pearl Shades EQ Gloss + 1 oz. 09P Opal Glow Shades EQ Gloss + 2 oz. Shades EQ Processing Solution

- Natural Level:
Level 3 Asian hair
- Formula A:
Schwarzkopf Professional IGORA COLOR10 7-12 + 25-volume developer + b3 Brazilian Bond Builder
- Formula B:
Schwarzkopf Professional IGORA ROYAL 7-16 + IGORA ROYAL 8-4 + 7-volume developer + b3 Brazilian Bond Builder
- Formula C:
Schwarzkopf Professional IGORA ROYAL 9.5-4 + Schwarzkopf Professional IGORA ROYAL Nude Tones 10-46 + 7-volume developer + b3 Brazilian Bond Builder

- Formula A
Kenra Professional Simply Blonde Blue Powder Lightener + 30-volume + b3 Brazilian Bond Builder.
- Formula B (Toner)
Kenra Color Demi-Permanent Rapid Toner SV + violet booster + Kenra Color Demi-Permanent Coloring Creme 9-volume.

- Starting Level:
2 with a warm Level 5 on the midlengths and a warm/beige Level 8 on the ends.
- Formula A (nape to occipital):
60g Schwarzkopf Professional BLONDME Bond Enforcing Premium Lightener 9+ + 120g 20-volume developer
- Formula B (occipital to crown):
60g BLONDME Bond Enforcing Premium Lightener 9+ + 120g 25-volume developer
- Formula C (front panel):
60g BLONDME Bond Enforcing Premium Lightener 9+ + 120g 28-volume developer (30 vol. + 20 vol.)
- Formula D (final panel):
60g BLONDME Bond Enforcing Premium Lightener 9+ + 120g 30-volume developer
- Formula E (resaturation):
60g BLONDME Bond Enforcing Premium Lightener 9+ + 120g 10-volume developer
- Formula F (resaturation):
60g BLONDME Bond Enforcing Premium Lightener 9+ + 120g 6-volume developer
- Formula G (root toner):
Schwarzkopf Professional 1 part IGORA ROYAL 9,5-22 + 1 part 9,5-1 + 6-volume developer + b3 Brazilian Bond Builder
- Formula H (midlengths/ends toner):
IGORA ROYAL 2 parts 9,5-1 + 1 part 9,5-22 + 10g 9,5-49 + 6-volume developer + b3 Brazilian Bond Builder

2018 Blessed Us With These 12 Ash-Toned Formulas
Here’s how we’ve been keeping cool in 2018—with a year’s worth of ash-toned blonde and brunette color formulas that match every skin tone, reduce warmth and absolutely slay on Instagram. We predict that clients (and stylists!) will still be double-tapping these cool-toned, beige and brass-free blends in the New Year. That’s why we’re sharing BTC’s most-clicked ash formulas from the last 365 days, so check ‘em all here!
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Ash-Toned Platinum Blonde
Ashy blondes and brunettes are totally having a moment and it's easy to see why. It's a low-maintenance tone that fades beautifully and doubles as a transition shade for clients who may want to take their locks lighter or darker.
Read moreIcy Ash Babylights
Ash Pearl Blonde
We LOVE a gorgeous ash blonde because we know how difficult it is to achieve and maintain the shade—but the queen of toning, Josie Vilayvanh (@josievilay) gets it DONE. Watch Josie create this look below,
Read moreTransformation: Ash-Toned Blonde Balayage
A new omg-worthy transformation made its debut on Instagram and this one is courtesy of Daniel Mora (@danielmbeauty). Oh, and did we mention it got more than 20k likes on our Insta?! Here's how he took his client from a dark brunette hue to the ashy blonde of her dreams. ...
Read moreAshy Blonde Makeover In One Session
In just one session, Rayhana Rojo (@raylorojohair), a colorist at AGENCE Salon in San Dimas, Calif., created this makeover masterpiece! Using strategic highlights and lowlights, she completely transformed her client’s outdated locks,
Read moreAshy Platinum Bob
Have a client who is dying to go lighter but is intimidated by the maintenance of platinum? Then we recommend showing her this ashy platinum bob from Kaylee Kauffman (@thekopperblonde). It's super on-trend, and will be the perfect foundation if she decides she's ready to go full-on platinum later on....
Read moreCool Brunette Balayage
We’re always on the lookout for an ashy brunette shade, and BTC team member Mika Rogerson (@mikaatbhc) delivered! So, how did Mika make this cool brown happen? She started with babylights, then applied a toner (keeping a close watch on it at the bowl) and finished with her go-to color care regimen that always leaves the hair healthy and shiny. ...
Read moreAshy, Cool-Toned Brunette
Say goodbye to golden dimension and hello to all-over ash! Winter is coming which means cool tones are about to be in high demand. Get ahead of the season by checking out how BTC Team Member Farhana Premji (@xo.farhana.balayage) achieved this classic (and stunning!) cool-toned brunette....
Read moreAsh Brunette Blend
Creamy Beige Babylights
Cool-Toned, Ashy Brunette Foilayage
Help clients welcome the winter chill with the season’s hottest color trend: a cool-toned, ash brunette. Bauhaus Salon owner, Frances Canola (@frances_hairartist) used a foilayage technique for her application and put a twist on this classic color by toning with violet for some added ash....
Read moreCOLOR CORRECTION: Ash Blonde
When color correction specialist and toning queen Josie Vilayvanh (@josievilay) went LIVE from the BTC House, she showed viewers how she creates the perfect ash blonde tone that is free of any brass or unwanted yellow tones.
Read moreAsh-Toned Platinum Blonde
Ashy blondes and brunettes are totally having a moment and it's easy to see why. It's a low-maintenance tone that fades beautifully and doubles as a transition shade for clients who may want to take their locks lighter or darker.
Read moreIcy Ash Babylights
Ash Pearl Blonde
We LOVE a gorgeous ash blonde because we know how difficult it is to achieve and maintain the shade—but the queen of toning, Josie Vilayvanh (@josievilay) gets it DONE. Watch Josie create this look below,
Read moreTransformation: Ash-Toned Blonde Balayage
A new omg-worthy transformation made its debut on Instagram and this one is courtesy of Daniel Mora (@danielmbeauty). Oh, and did we mention it got more than 20k likes on our Insta?! Here's how he took his client from a dark brunette hue to the ashy blonde of her dreams. ...
Read moreAshy Blonde Makeover In One Session
In just one session, Rayhana Rojo (@raylorojohair), a colorist at AGENCE Salon in San Dimas, Calif., created this makeover masterpiece! Using strategic highlights and lowlights, she completely transformed her client’s outdated locks,
Read moreAshy Platinum Bob
Have a client who is dying to go lighter but is intimidated by the maintenance of platinum? Then we recommend showing her this ashy platinum bob from Kaylee Kauffman (@thekopperblonde). It's super on-trend, and will be the perfect foundation if she decides she's ready to go full-on platinum later on....
Read moreCool Brunette Balayage
We’re always on the lookout for an ashy brunette shade, and BTC team member Mika Rogerson (@mikaatbhc) delivered! So, how did Mika make this cool brown happen? She started with babylights, then applied a toner (keeping a close watch on it at the bowl) and finished with her go-to color care regimen that always leaves the hair healthy and shiny. ...
Read moreAshy, Cool-Toned Brunette
Say goodbye to golden dimension and hello to all-over ash! Winter is coming which means cool tones are about to be in high demand. Get ahead of the season by checking out how BTC Team Member Farhana Premji (@xo.farhana.balayage) achieved this classic (and stunning!) cool-toned brunette....
Read moreAsh Brunette Blend
Creamy Beige Babylights
Cool-Toned, Ashy Brunette Foilayage
Help clients welcome the winter chill with the season’s hottest color trend: a cool-toned, ash brunette. Bauhaus Salon owner, Frances Canola (@frances_hairartist) used a foilayage technique for her application and put a twist on this classic color by toning with violet for some added ash....
Read moreCOLOR CORRECTION: Ash Blonde
When color correction specialist and toning queen Josie Vilayvanh (@josievilay) went LIVE from the BTC House, she showed viewers how she creates the perfect ash blonde tone that is free of any brass or unwanted yellow tones.
Read more