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Nikki Glaser's Honey Suede Blonde

March 17, 2026·1 min read

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At the Vanity Fair Oscars Party, comedian Nikki Glaser debuted a warm, dimensional Honey Suede Blonde, created by celebrity colorist Jacob Schwartz (@jacobschwartzhair), Schwarzkopf Professional® U.S. Hair Color Trend Ambassador.

The look combines creamy highlights with strategic lowlights for a soft, velvety finish, while celebrity stylist Christina Meneses (@xtinameneses) added a beveled, high-shine blowout to showcase the new depth. A seamless root gloss balances the lift, creating a dimensional blend with both warmth and depth. Read on for Jacob's full step-by-step breakdown and formula.

But first, here's more of Nikki's look:

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Obsessed with this warm, velvety finish? Click here for the full technical breakdown on how to master the Suede Blonde trend.

The Formulas

Formula A (highlights)
Schwarzkopf Professional® IGORA Vario® Blond Super Plus Powder Lightener + 20-volume developer
Formula B (ends)
Schwarzkopf Professional® BLONDME® Premium Lightener 9+ + 40-volume developer
Formula C (lowlights)
Schwarzkopf Professional® IGORA VIBRANCE® 10g 7-55 + 20g 7-0 + 20g 7-1 + 6-volume developer
Formula D (lowlights)
IGORA VIBRANCE 20g 9-55 + 10g 7-0 + 10g 9-1 + 6-volume developer
Formula E (global gloss)
IGORA VIBRANCE 50g 9-55 + 50g 0-77 + 10g 0-55 + 6-volume developer
Formula F (root gloss)
IGORA VIBRANCE 7-0 + 7-1 + 6-volume developer
Formula G (hairline gloss)
IGORA VIBRANCE 9-0 + 9-1 + 6-volume developer
Formula H (zone 2 gloss)
IGORA VIBRANCE 9-55 + 9-0 + 6-volume developer

Steps

  1. Lighten selected sections using Formula A for bright, natural lift, then apply Formula B to the ends to ensure high-impact brightness while maintaining hair integrity.
  2. Introduce depth by applying Formula C as lowlights throughout the interior. Process for 20 minutes to build a rich, dimensional blend. Repeat the same process for Formula D.
  3. Apply Formula E through the midlengths and ends. Process for one minute to unify the warmth for that signature "Honey Suede" finish.
  4. Apply Formula F on the roots and Formula G on the hairline. Process for a total of 15 minutes.
  5. Detail the melt by applying Formula H to Zone 2 for the final five minutes of the root gloss processing time.
  6. Rinse, treat and style as desired.

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