Colour Out Loud with Wella Colour Blocking
Wella Colour Blocking is a look that’s high on contrast, high on drama and high on Instagram appeal. From pops of pastel, to monochrome strokes, to rainbow hues in chunky ribbons – Wella Colour Blocking is the ultimate in versatile hair looks, allowing you to take it from subtle to bold.
It’s a trend that sees contrasting colours painted through the hair in statement blocks. Usually it’s a two-tone look, but you could level up your colour blocks by pulling in three, four or even five hues. At the very least, you need a base colour and an accent hue to make the trend work for your client. Then you can choose the placement that best suits their personality and style, whether that’s a bold, chunky face frame or a scattering of highlights.
So, let’s take a look at the new trend that helps you and your client push the boundaries of colour. Here are the colour blocking tips and looks you need from Wella Professionals, the No.1 salon colour brand in the world1.
3 Ideas for Perfect Colour Block Placement
There are so many ways to work colour block hair – and in so many shade combinations – but if you’re looking to contour or enhance your client’s features, keep these guidelines in mind:
• Dark colours can shorten and narrow your client’s face shape.
• Light colours can lengthen and widen your client’s face shape.
So, what do these tips mean for your colour blocking hair creations? While there are no rules when it comes to the trend, you can harness the magic of colour theory to refine your placement for an extra flattering finish. Here’s how…
1. To sculpt a wider face shape
Contour your client’s features by adding a darker frame closest to the front of their hair. For example, if you’re adding chocolate brown for black hair, keep the very front section black. This can have an elongating effect on the overall face shape, while drawing attention to the eye area.
2. To add width to a narrow jawline
Add width and draw attention to the lower part of your client’s face by sweeping bold lightness through the lengths. Go for high contrast or colour block highlights that are at least three shades brighter than the base.
3. To soften angular features
Soften features by focusing lightness close to the face while leaving depth near the neckline. By embracing targeted lightening with a bright face frame, you open up the cheekbones and jawline, and give your client’s complexion a radiant glow.
6 Wella Colour Blocking Hair Looks
Express Face Frame
For maximum impact in minimum time, this quick technique transforms blondes by adding cool depth and glow-boosting brightness.
Created with: BlondorPlex + Welloxon Perfect focused around the face and scattered freehand through the back. Shinefinity Color Glaze + Brush & Bowl Activator was swept through the roots and the lengths between the lightness. Shinefinity Flash Glaze was applied for enhanced tone and shine.
Blocked Face Frame
For an even bolder, blockier take on a face frame, try this pastel meets platinum blonde look. It sees light locks enhanced with a bolt of sky blue, but you can also reach for pinks, greens, purples … you name it.
Created with: Blondor Freelights + Welloxon Perfect to lighten the full face frame. Shinefinity Color Glaze throughout the hair for a soft sky blue – making sure you leave the hairline out. Shinefinity Flash Glaze on the lightened areas to complete the look.
Express Chunky Highlights
Chunky highlights offer an easy way to create colour block hair. Simply offset your base colour with weighty sweeps of an accent hue, like this honey blonde. It’s especially great for adding subtle contrast to textured locks, making it a must-try for curls craving definition.
Created with: BlondorPlex + Welloxon Perfect before boosting depth with Koleston Perfect + Welloxon Perfect. Shinefinity Flash Glaze focused through the lightened areas to give locks some extra ‘pop’ against the dark base.
Bold Chunky Highlights
Take chunky highlights even bolder by adding extra ribbons throughout the hair. With a subtle rose brown tone, this particular creation is a sophisticated version of colour blocked hair.
Created with: BlondorPlex + Welloxon for high impact lightness. Koleston Perfect + Welloxon for root tap and depth focused through the lightened areas to set off chunky highlights in style.
Contrast Blocking
Punchy and playful, contrast colour blocking is a look made for the brave. Don’t be afraid to strive for maximum impact with your placement, as seen in this teal-toned creation.
Created with: BlondorPlex + Welloxon for added dimension. Koleston Perfect + Welloxon for toning. Finished with INVIGO Post Color Service + Welloxon for richness and depth to the base, with a dose of glossy shine.
Monochromatic Blocking
You don’t need to reach for rainbow brights to turn heads with a colour block mane. Black and grey blonde hair makes a statement like no other, so embrace that monochrome palette.
Created with: BlondorPlex + Welloxon Perfect for lightening. Toned with Koleston + Welloxon for a smoky root smudge. Finished with Shinefinity Color Glaze for an alpine blonde that seriously stands out against the dark charcoal base.
Colour Out Loud
Are you ready to pick up your paintbrush and colour out loud with Wella Colour Blocking techniques? Click here or contact your Modern Hair and Beauty representative for more information on MHB Education Seminars.
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1Based on Wella Master Brand USD sales on the 2022 Salon Hair Care Study for the hair colouring products category published by Kline.
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