Try: Your favorite Blondor product for highlights, Blondor Freelights for balayage or Color Touch to create lowlights. Are you a colorist creating Illuminage for your client? Follow these top tips to get a flawless finish every time… 1. Use Illuminage Clear Sheets Dermatologically tested* *dermatologically tested for skin irritation – an allergic reaction may still occur – always perform an Allergy Alert Test Features and Benefits 6 You should always apply color to the most stubborn grey hairs first. As they’re more resistant to color, they’ll benefit from the extra development time.

Combine Koleston Perfect Deep Browns hair colour with Welloxon Perfect for outstanding results. Simple 1:1 mixing ratio. Apply the hair colouring mixture immediately with your chosen technique. We cannot guarantee accurate results with the use of any other developers. Regimen indications Up to 85% naturally derived ingredients* *from 80-85% depending on the shade Features and Benefits 7/Concern It’s vital to add enough natural to your client’s target shade. This is how you ensure the finished look appears flawlessly natural. The Koleston Perfect Pure Naturals family features a spectrum of warm and cool tones, each offering up to 100% coverage of greys. Not sure how much to use? Add in ⅓ of a Pure Naturals shade on hair that’s 30%-50% grey and ½ of a Pure Naturals shade for hair that's 50%-100% grey. 2. Cover Stubborn Greys First Getting a halo effect from Illuminage is all about brightening the perimeter of the face, so make sure you focus pre-lightener in this area. Feather lightness to the hairline to brighten and accentuate this area. You could also add in some graduated layers to really help contour your client’s features. 3. Create Tension As well as deciding on a colour product for your client’s grey coverage, consider the Wella Professionals services and techniques available. Here are our go-tos for camouflaging salt ‘n’ pepper strands... 1. Root Touch-Up

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However, there are two key differences between Illuminage (above right) and balayage (above left), and the first is in the placement of those lighter, brighter ribbons. While a traditional balayage technique starts closer at the root and creates an overall lighter look, Illuminage is designed to lend a more luminous, lit-from-within, sun-kissed effect. How, exactly? By using Blondor Freelights to contour and accentuate the face-framing layers, as well as gradually lighten the lengths and ends for a softer halo of brightness. Koleston Perfect is always mixed with Welloxon Perfect to achieve outstanding colour results. After Treatment: using PH optimizes care products will enable better colour retention. The perfect partners for Koleston Perfect is INVIGO brilliant shampoo and INVIGO Post colour treatment. Warnings

Made with 100% recycled aluminum tube* and plastic cap** *95% post-consumer recycled aluminum and 5% post-industry recycled aluminum. **post-consumer recycled polypropylene Features and Benefits 8/Result Try: Demi-permanent Color Touch, which is an ammonia-free hair colour that creates a radiant finish, or opt for Color Touch Plus to achieve up to 70% grey coverage. You can also try semi-permanent Color Fresh for up to 30% coverage. What type of coverage do they want? Find out if they’re hoping for a soft blend or more opaque coverage. This is key before mixing up a formula, as it’s essential you choose the right colour product. So, if you're wondering 'what color should I dye my hair?' or 'how do I know what color suits me?' you can find out with our color chart guide. Consider this your chance to demystify the salon experience, and your opportunity to 'try on' a hair color before you fully commit. Colorists, read on to brush up on the skills you’ve already expertly honed.Gradually layer up Blondor through each strand. Go light and gently feather the pre-lightener onto the hair instead of loading on too much at once. In the hair, that is. When you’re lightening sections around the hairline, elevate the hair slightly up and away from the face to create tension, which allows you to apply color more evenly. Then, sweep the color in fine motions for highlights that truly sparkle. 4. Keep the Crown Natural This is the classic root coverage, designed to disguise grey regrowth coming through. Try it with Koleston Perfect for 100% coverage, Koleston Perfect Intense Naturals for 100%, opaque coverage or Illumina Color to achieve 100%, translucent coverage. 2. Express Touch-Up Ultra-precision ME+ dye technology for true-to-tone color. For info on ME+ dye technology consult https://www.wella.com/professional/en-US/hair-color/koleston-perfect/koleston-perfect#/?_k=m0qia0 Features and Benefits 2 Typically, balayage is open-air lightening, which results in a slightly softer lift. However, you can try the clear sheets for separation, additional lightening and visible control. 2. Lighten the Perimeter