Red hues have been at the top of hair color trends for 2024, with no signs of slowing down.
Below, award-winning colorists Chris Appleton, Carlos Rojas, and Abbey Brookee share their formulas using Schwarzkopf Professional to achieve three of their most-requested looks: Red Bombshell, Cherry Cola, and Cowboy Copper.
Bombshell Red
Chris Appleton, Schwarzkopf Global Color Ambassador
Bombshell Red Formula
- Remove previous color buildup with the Bond Enforcing Color Remover (BECR).
- Mix: sachet A + sachet B + 60g 6VOL IGORA VIBRANCE activator.
- Apply to areas where previous color removal is desired.
- Mix desired formula:
- Base Formula: IGORA VIBRANCE 5-88 + 6 VOL Lotion (1:1)
- Mid-End Length: IGORA VIBRANCE 5-88 + 7-88 (1:1) + 6VOL Lotion (1:1)
Cowboy Copper
Abbey Brookee, Schwarzkopf Professional Digital Artistic Team
Cowboy Copper Formula
Roots: IGORA ROYAL: 30g 8-77 / 10g 0-55 / 20g 8-55 with 15 vol (half 10, half 20)
Ends: CHROMA ID Bonding Color Mask, 7-77 Bright Copper
Cherry Cola
Carlos Rojas, Schwarzkopf Professional Digital Artistic Team
Cherry Cola Formula
- IGORA ROYAL HIGHLIFTS: 12-0, 1:2 mixing ratio with 40 volume
- IGORA ROYAL Roots: 15g 6-6, 15g 6-77, 30g 6-88, =parts 20 vol
- IGORA VIBRANCE Ends: 6-78 = 7-88, 13 vol solution