Pantone’s Color Of 2020 Is Classic Blue—Here Are 5 Formulas!

- Formula A (base)
1 oz. Redken Color Gels Lacquers 3N + 1oz. 10-volume Redken Pro-Oxide Cream Developer
- Formula B (babylights)
Powder Lightener + 30-volume developer
- Formula C (root smudge)
2 oz. Redken Shades EQ 06T + 5 drops of Redken Shades EQ 01B + 2 oz. Shades EQ Processing Solution

- Formula A (base)
1 oz. Redken Color Gels Lacquers 3N + 1oz. 10-volume Redken Pro-Oxide Cream Developer
- Formula B (babylights)
Powder Lightener + 30-volume developer
- Formula C (root smudge)
2 oz. Redken Shades EQ 06T + 5 drops of Redken Shades EQ 01B + 2 oz. Shades EQ Processing Solution

- Formula A:
Schwarzkopf Professional BLONDME Bond Enforcing Premium Lightener 9+ + 20-volume developer
- Formula B:
Schwarzkopf Professional BLONDME Bond Enforcing Premium Lightener 9+ + 7-volume developer
- Formula C:
Wella Professionals Color Touch 25g 7/89 + 4g 2/0 + 2g 3/68 + 6-volume developer
- Formula D:
Wella Professionals Color Touch 20g 10/01 + 20g 9/16 + 10g 10/6 + 10g 10/81 + 2g 0/68 + 7-volume developer
- Formula E:
Equal parts Pulp Riot Powder + Mercury + 1/2 tube of Lilac + a dollop of Nightfall + a dollop of Velvet

- Formula (prelightener)
PRAVANA Pure Light Power Lightener + 20-volume developer
- Formula B (pretoner)
PRAVANA ChromaSilk Express Tones Moody Blue + Zero Lift Developer
- Formula C (base)
PRAVANA ChromaSilk ColorLush 7S + 7A + ColorLush Activator
- Formula D (ends)
PRAVANA ColorLush 9S + 9B + a dot of 9V + ColorLush Activator

- Formula A
Aveda Enlightener Powder Lightener + 10-volume developer
- Formula B
Aveda Full Spectrum Demi+ Dark Ash + 10-volume developer
- Formula C
20g Aveda Full Spectrum Demi+ Light Ash + 20g Full Spectrum 0N Clear + 10-volume developer
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- Formula A:
1 part PRAVANA Pure Light Crème Lightener + 2 parts 30-volume developer
- Formula B:
1 part Crème Lightener + 2 parts PRAVANA Zero Lift Crème Developer
- Formula C:
Equal parts PRAVANA ChromaSilk Color Lush 1b + Color Lush 3v + Activator
- Formula D:
Equal parts Color Lush 9v + Color Lush 9b + Activator
- Formula E:
Equal parts Color Lush 9b + Activator

Pantone’s Color Of 2020 Is Classic Blue—Here Are 5 Formulas!
THIS JUST IN. Pantone just dropped its color of the year (get your Pinterest boards ready!) and it’s Pantone 19-4052 Classic Blue. This timeless blue shade gives off the peaceful, chill and tranquil vibes we need going into 2020 ✌️ For those trendy clients who like to keep it cool, we’re rounding up five Pantone-approved color formulas below—from face-framing blue balayage to vibrant color melts AND MORE.

Cool-Toned Icy Blue & Brunette Foilayage
Yes, we love face-framing ribbons of brightness (aka the money piece!) but what's even cooler? Pops of pastel falling off a dark, natural-looking base like this rich brunette and icy blue foilayage by BTC Team Member and #ONESHOTHAIRAWARDS Hair Paint Shot of the Year Winner Mika Rogerson (@mikaatbhc)....
Read moreRooty Denim Blue
The ’90s called and denim is back in style! Unleash the inner ’90s kid in your client with this rooty denim blue formula from Cara Sripattra (@caraisacat), a junior stylist at Jenn Shin Studios in Rockville,
Read moreIcy Metallic Blue
This Valentine’s Day, give your client a shade that’s as cold as their ex’s heart—icy metallic blue! The subtle hints of silver give this haircolor a cool-girl vibe that your fashion color-loving clients will love. So, we’re breaking down exactly how you can achieve this look by Minneapolis-based colorist Kayla Boyer (@kayla_boyer). ...
Read moreSmudged Blue Veil
Vibrant Blue Color Melt
If you follow Presley Poe (@presleypoe) on Instagram, then you already know the amazing looks she can create with haircolor and a brush. So it comes as no surprise that one of her color melt submissions won at the 2017 #ONESHOT Hair Awards for Color Melt Shot of the Year....
Read moreCool-Toned Icy Blue & Brunette Foilayage
Yes, we love face-framing ribbons of brightness (aka the money piece!) but what's even cooler? Pops of pastel falling off a dark, natural-looking base like this rich brunette and icy blue foilayage by BTC Team Member and #ONESHOTHAIRAWARDS Hair Paint Shot of the Year Winner Mika Rogerson (@mikaatbhc)....
Read moreRooty Denim Blue
The ’90s called and denim is back in style! Unleash the inner ’90s kid in your client with this rooty denim blue formula from Cara Sripattra (@caraisacat), a junior stylist at Jenn Shin Studios in Rockville,
Read moreIcy Metallic Blue
This Valentine’s Day, give your client a shade that’s as cold as their ex’s heart—icy metallic blue! The subtle hints of silver give this haircolor a cool-girl vibe that your fashion color-loving clients will love. So, we’re breaking down exactly how you can achieve this look by Minneapolis-based colorist Kayla Boyer (@kayla_boyer). ...
Read moreSmudged Blue Veil
Vibrant Blue Color Melt
If you follow Presley Poe (@presleypoe) on Instagram, then you already know the amazing looks she can create with haircolor and a brush. So it comes as no surprise that one of her color melt submissions won at the 2017 #ONESHOT Hair Awards for Color Melt Shot of the Year....
Read more