Strawberry Blonde, Tangerine and Peach Hair Colour Formulas every hairdresser needs to know.

If your clients are bringing in Pinterest-worthy tangerine hair inspo, but you're unsure whether it's a blonde or copper reference, you're not alone. These vibrant shades are trending, but they come with their own set of challenges. In this episode, I’ll break down the formulas you need for strawberry blonde, tangerine, and peachy tones, plus share pro tips for making sure these shades stay vibrant longer. You won’t want to miss this one if you’re tired of fading reds and patchy colour!

Show notes for episode 193

the 5678 Level up system for redheads

If you’ve ever had clients leave the salon with perfect copper, only for it to fade too quickly, I feel you. The issue often lies in either over-lightening or under-lifting, and when the lift isn’t balanced properly, it can affect the longevity of your colour. Listen in as I break down how to avoid this problem.

Fixing the Fading Problem
So how do you fix the dreaded fade? The solution is understanding how each base lifts and choosing the right formula for the client’s base level. I share key tips on adjusting formulas for different base levels, whether light, medium, or dark.

The Tangerine Request – What Now?
Pinterest-perfect tangerine coppers and peachy hair colours with blonde ends might seem like the dream, but they come with their own set of challenges. How do you keep the copper vibrant while incorporating blonde highlights? I’ll break it down for you with specific formulas for different base levels, so you don’t end up with a mess.

Base Colour Levels:

• Level 7: Best for copper

• Level 8: For copper-gold

• Level 9: For peach

• Level 8: For tangerine with added orange booster for high-octane colour reflect

Introducing The 5678 Redhead Levelling System
After hundreds of experiments, I created my 5678 Redhead Levelling System to help you create the perfect reds and coppers every time. Whether you’re working with lighter or darker bases, this system will guide you to the perfect formula for consistency and vibrancy.

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 ✔️ The secret to creating a Classic Copper that clients seeking a “natural-looking” hair colour will love.

 ✔️ How to avoid unwanted Red tones in Copper hair colours using the unique 5-6-7-8 levelling system that works with every salon hair colour brand.

 ✔️ Grey coverage formulas for copper hair colours on clients who are 25-100% grey seeking consistency and coverage without root glow.

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Listen to episode 193 of the Colour Kristina Talks Podcast to learn how to formulate and paint trending tangerine hair colour.