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Chris Appleton's Cool-Blonde Transformation

March 14, 2025·1 min read

Chris Appleton debuts his new blonde look, styled in a tousled, textured finish.

See How Chris Appleton Achieved This Flawless Blonde With Schwarzkopf

Chris Appleton (@chrisappleton1) has never shied away from a transformation. He's known for crafting some of the most memorable celebrity hair moments an an A-list client roster with names like Kim Kardashian, Nicole KidmanJennifer Lopez and countless more. This time, Chris is embracing his own cool blonde era. Created by Adriana Pinto (@coloredbyadriana) with Schwarzkopf Professional® formulas, we're breaking down the details and process below.

Check out his transformation:

Chris Appleton with dark, slicked-back hair before his blonde transformation.A closer look at Chris Appleton’s final blonde transformation, featuring cool, dimensional tones.

Before we get into the formula, here's a look at the process:

The Formulas

Formula A (lightener)
Schwarzkopf Professional BLONDME® Premium Lightener 9 + 30-volume Schwarzkopf Professional BLONDME Premium Developer
Formula A (root smudge and lowlight)
Schwarzkopf Professional IGORA VIBRANCE® 8-0 + 8-19 + developer
Formula C (toner)
IGORA VIBRANCE 10-12 + 0-00 + developer

Steps

  1. Apply Formula A to lift the hair to the desired blonde level. This step ensures maximum vibrancy while maintaining hair health.
  2. Using Formula B, create a root smudge and lowlights for seamless depth and dimension that's both natural and eye-catching.
  3. Apply Formula C globally to refine the tone and balance the warmth and coolness for a polished, luminous blonde.

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