Celebrity hairstylist and colorist Chris Appleton is no stranger to a dramatic hair transformation. The industry legend is the visionary and creative mastermind behind some of the most iconic celebrity hair looks and blonde hair color transformations of the past decade: Dua Lipa’s platinum blond locks at the 2022 Grammys, Kim Kardashian’s icy blonde hair for the 2024 Met Gala, and Sofia Vergara’s recent lived-in blonde, just to name a few. Considering his track record, it’s no surprise that his latest blonde makeover delivered absolutely stunning results.
Appleton, who’s Schwarzkopf’s Global Color Ambassador, recently swapped his brunette locks for a flawless blonde with the help of a carefully curated selection of Schwarzkopf Professional products. Not only did he provide a behind-the-scenes look of the brunette-to-blonde color process on his Instagram, but he also shared his custom blonde formula for anyone interested in recreating his look. Keep scrolling for his complete formula breakdown.
Formula Breakdown:
- Formula A: start with BlondMe 9+ 30vol to lift the hair to the perfect shade of blonde
- Formula B (root smudge and low light): use a blend of Igora Vibrance: 8-0 + 8-19 to create seamless depth and dimension that will be both natural and eye-catching
- Formula C (toner): apply Igora Vibrance 10-12 + 0-00 (clear) to refine the tone, giving the hair a beautiful, polished finish.
If you recreate this look for your clients, or for yourself, be sure to tag @readthetease on Instagram or TikTok.
