8 Denim Blue Hair Color Ideas and Formulas
Blue manes never really went out of style, but, as the hue becomes more prominent, you’re bound to start getting more requests from clients for this ultra-striking look. The good news? Because there are so many shades of blue, you’ll find a hue for everyone. Look to clear, true blues (like powder blue or cobalt) for cool skin tones, and deep or green blues (such as teal, aqua and navy) for warm skin tones.
Then, choose a formula. Blue shades can be created with our semi-permanent range, Color Fresh CREATE, or with a demi-permanent color, like Instamatic by Color Touch. The latter comes in a stormy, matte gloss shade called Ocean Storm, while the former is so customisable, it lets you create almost any blue tone.
All you need now is some hairspiration. Before the blue hair requests roll in, scroll through these incredible looks for a soft and subtle or ultra-vibrant take on the trend…
Blended Blues
Don’t limit yourself to just one shade of blue. Nikki at The Warren Salon mixed up four Color Fresh CREATE blends to create this multi-tonal mane. The formula is Super Petrol + Tomorrow Clear for the teal, New Blue + Tomorrow Clear for the turquoise, Ultra Purple + Tomorrow Clear for the lilac and Future Yellow + Pure Violet for the smokey grey.
Image: @jana_woltersdorf
Metallic Mane
This stormy ocean blue shows Instamatic by Color Touch in Ocean Storm at its best. The color is rich, boasts a matte-gloss, metallic finish and seamlessly blends from darker roots. Tell your clients to team the color with a loose, effortless curl to really enhance the shine.
Image: @mr.mishwu
Designer Denim
Matching the wash of your favourite denim blue jeans, this slightly-faded, slightly-metallic shade is perfect if you want to experiment with pastelizing shades of Color Fresh CREATE. To get the look, try blending New Blue or Super Petrol with Future Yellow and Tomorrow Clear, which will give the blue hues a cool, silvery look.
Image: @lacymcevoyhair
Denim Blue Hair Color Formulas
STONE-WASH DENIM
By KAT
Color Formula:
Tone: Koleston Perfect 60g 10/0 + 2g 0/88 + 4g 0/28 + 132g pastel developer. Applied over whole head for 20 minutes
OCEAN BLUE
By Eduard Ghazaryan
Color Formula:
Roots: Illumina 5/81 Lengths: Instamatic Ocean Blue
ROYAL BLUE ACCENTS
Color Formulas:
Lighten to a level 10, then use Color Touch 9/16, 8/81 & 0/68 with 1.9% 1:2, after rinsing take out a section in the back using Instamatic Ocean Storm melting into Smokey Amethyst & Pink Dream with 1.9% 1:1 and on the rest of the hair use Relights /18 1.9%
MERMAID BLUE
By Abby Smith
Color Formulas:
Mid-lengths and ends: 60g BLONDOR Soft Blonde Cream + 90g 9 % Welloxon Perfect
Roots: 60g BLONDOR Soft Blonde Cream + 90g 6 % Welloxon Perfect Color
Roots to mid-lengths: 50g FUTURE YELLOW + 20g PURE VIOLET
Mid-lengths: SUPER PETROL pure
Ends: 50g TOMORROW CLEAR + 10g NEW BLUE
OCEAN OMBRE
By Ásla Breyt Danielsen
Color Formulas:
Color Fresh Create:
Roots: 50g Future Yellow - 20g Pure Violet
Mid lengths: 30g Tomorrow Clear - 10g New Blue
Ends: 30g Tomorrow Clear - 10g Super Petrol
