How To Formulate 4 Trending Brondes Using Redken’s New Shades EQ™ Pearl Vinyl Blondes Collection
Redken has launched The Pearl Vinyl Collection which introduces four new shades and two new shade families to tone various levels of blonde. The families include Natural Pearl (NP) with a blue/violet reflect and Natural Violet (NV) with a violet reflect to create radiant, natural-looking blondes with dimensional tone.
Below, learn how these new shades use a brown-to-tan base to create more natural warmth—plus, cool/neutralising reflects (blue/violet or violet) to manage undertones
Here are the Pearl Vinyl shades:
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08NP: “Opal Shimmer,” Natural Pearl family, Level 8, blue/violet reflect
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010NP: “Pearlescent Luster,” Natural Pearl family, Level 10, blue/violet reflect
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08NV: “Lavender Jewel,” Natural Violet family, Level 8, violet reflect
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010NV: “Iconic Lilac,” Natural Violet family, Level 10, violet reflect
Discover the pearl-toned blonde of your dreams—shop the Pearl Vinyl Blond collection now.
When to use the Pearl Vinyl Collection:
While all existing Shades EQ™ shades and the new Pearl Vinyl collection are all designed to gloss and tone, the four Pearl Vinyl shades gloss, tone and add a pearlescent, shimmery finish while still maintaining warmth. Here’s a breakdown of when exactly to use the Pearl Vinyl collection:
- Your client has been lightened (Level 8-10) and you want a refined, dimensional, “pearl/glossy” blonde finish
- You want to neutralize unwanted yellow/green undertones but still maintain a warm base (brown-to-tan background helps)
- You aim for something newer/trend-forward with shimmer (pearl) rather than just “ash blonde”
- You have a blonde service and want to custom tone zone wise (e.g., face-frame, money-piece, mid-shaft/ends) with controlled reflect
4 Trending Bronde Formulas:
“Bronde” refers to the best of both blonde and brunette worlds. Rather than one specific shade, bronde encompasses everything from sun-kissed honey and golden beige hues to cool taupe, pearl or smoky mushroom tones. It is versatile yet is all about creating a balanced, dimensional color. It can lean warmer or cooler, lighter or deeper, depending on the client’s base color, skin tone and desired level of contrast.
Ahead, find four different formulas to achieve four different variations of bronde using Shades EQ™ standard shades and the new Pearl Vinyl collection.
Elevate your blonde with precision and shine—explore the Shades EQ Pearl Vinyl line today.
1. Golden Beige Bronde
Scottsdale, Arizona-based hairstylist Shanya Krievins (@foiled.hairstudio) created this bronde look by maintaining warmth without the brass to achieve a creamy golden beige bronde while maintaining depth throughout.
Formula:
- Formula A (lowlights): 1 oz of 7N + 6GI + 7NB + Redken Shades EQ Processing Solution (1:1)
- Formula B (gloss): 1 oz 8GG + 8NP “Opal Shimmer” + 8GI + Processing Solution (1:1)
2. Cool-Reflected Bronde
Shanya created a cooler bronde that is grounded in brunette roots with pops of brightness throughout the moneypiece and midlengths.
Formula:
- Formula A (roots and lowlights): 1 oz 6N + 6GI + 6NB + Processing Solution (1:1)
- Formula B (gloss): 1 oz 8GG + 8NP + 8GI + Processing Solution (1:1)
3. Dimensional Bronde with Face-Framing Lights
BTC Team Member Jamie Park (@hairbyjpark) created this bright, dimensional bronde base with subtle highlights and dimension around the face, midlengths and ends.
Formula:
- Formula A (roots and midlengths): 1 oz 07M + 06NB + 08NP + Processing Solution (1:1)
- Formula B (gloss): 1 oz 010NP “Pearlescent Luster” + 010NV “Iconic Lilac” + 10GI + Processing Solution (1:1)
4. Warm Bronde with High Shine & Depth
Jamie achieved maximum shine, richness and a polished bronde through the below three-step formula.
Formula:
- Formula A (lowlights): 1 oz 07M + 08NP + Processing Solution (1:1)
- Formula B (roots): 1 oz 06NB + 07M + 04M + 06T + Processing Solution (1:1)
- Formula C (gloss): 1 oz 08NP + 010NV + 09AA + Processing Solution (1:1)
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