Personalise our new Polychrome hair colour service for every tone and texture with five step-by-step looks from our HAIR BY SCHWARZKOPFPRO artists.
At Schwarzkopf Professional, we recognise the growing need for individuality, self-expression and unique hair colouring experiences that can’t be achieved at home. Looking beyond traditional techniques, we introduce Polychrome – our new hero colour service for 2026.
Even when fully booked with appointments, Polychrome is the perfect creative technique to personalise a colour service without risking the schedule. By simply adding two to four strategically placed foils into the regular colour routine, you can create a premium, multi-dimensional finish which elevates every client experience and is still an efficient service to deliver in the salon.
“The Polychrome service gives me the versatility to customise and create premium colour results for my diverse clientele.”
@geniachurch | HAIR BY SCHWARZKOPFPRO Artist
As part of our HAIR BY SCHWARZKOPFPRO community, five award-winning colourists from across the globe have crafted their own Polychrome looks, designed to enhance any tone across all textures and base colours – from subtle champagne blonde to bold cherry red shades.We break down how you can re-create each Polychrome look behind the chair, resulting in seamless, modern colour that feels controlled, creative and confidently yours.
Butterscotch tones are brought to life through delicately placed warmer hues, for a modern and effortlessly refined finish.
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POLYCHROME COLOUR 1
IGORA ROYAL Highlifts 12-22
+ IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 12% | 40 Vol. (1:2)
POLYCHROME COLOUR 2
IGORA ROYAL Highlifts 12-91
+ IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 12% | 40 Vol. (1:2)
BASE COLOUR
IGORA ROYAL 7-24 + 9-24 (1:1)
+ IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 6% | 20 Vol. (1:1)
ENDS COLOUR
IGORA ROYAL 9-24
+ IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 9% | 30 Vol. (1:1)
Crafted by
@rozanzonneveld
Warm brunette highlights add a multi-tonal shimmer to caramel hair, elevating a natural base with refined dimension
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POLYCHROME COLOUR 1
IGORA ROYAL Fashion Lights L-24
+ IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 12% | 40 Vol. (1: 1)
POLYCHROME COLOUR 2
IGORA ROYAL Fashion Lights L-00
+ L-24 (4:1) IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 9% | 30 Vol. (1:1)
OVERALL GLAZE
IGORA VIBRANCE 10-1 + 9-1 + 0-00 (1:1:1)
+ IGORA VIBRANCE Gel Activator 1.9% | 6 Vol. (1:1)
Crafted by
@lesleyjennison
White hair is transformed into champagne blonde, creating a seamless, natural-looking colour with luminous depth and shine.
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PRE-LIGHTEN
Bond Enforcing Color Remover - Sachet A + B
+ IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 3% | 10 Vol. (1:1:2)
BASE COLOUR
IGORA VIBRANCE 9-00 + 7-0 + 7-42 (3:3:1)
+ IGORA VIBRANCE Activator Lotion 4% | 13 Vol. (1:1
POLYCHROME COLOUR 1
IGORA VIBRANCE 10-5
+ IGORA VIBRANCE Activator Lotion 1.9% | 6 Vol. (1:1)
POLYCHROME COLOUR 2
IGORA VIBRANCE 9-42 + 7-55 + 0-00 (1:1:1)
+ IGORA VIBRANCE Activator Lotion 1.9% | 6 Vol. (1:1)
POLYCHROME COLOUR 3
IGORA VIBRANCE 8-46 + 7-55 (3:1)
+ IGORA VIBRANCE Activator Lotion 1.9% | 6 Vol. (1:1)
Crafted by
@andreahecker.color
A rich red base is infused with copper and violet hues, giving cherry red hair vibrant, curl-enhancing dimension and gloss.
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BASE COLOUR
IGORA ROYAL 6-88 + 6-99 (3:1)
+ IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 6% 20 Vol. (1:1)
ENDS COLOUR
IGORA ROYAL 6-88 + 6-99 (3:1)
+ IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 9% | 30 Vol. (1:1)
POLYCHROME COLOUR 1
IGORA ROYAL 6-99 +4-0 (3:1)
+ IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 6% | 20 Vol. (1:1)
POLYCHROME COLOUR 2
IGORA ROYAL Fashion Lights L-89
+ IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 12% | 40 Vol. (1:1)
POLYCHROME COLOUR 3
IGORA ROYAL Fashion Lights L-77
+ IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 9% | 30 Vol. (1:1)
Crafted by
@geniachurch
Peach tones melt into pink and rich copper placements, balancing contrast with softness for a Pulp Fiction-inspired finish.
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BASE COLOUR
IGORA ROYAL Highlifts 10-1
+ IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 12% | 40 Vol. (1:1)
ENDS COLOUR
Bond Enforcing Color Remover - Sachet A + B
+ IGORA VIBRANCE Activator Lotion 1.9% | 6 Vol. (1:1:2)
POLYCHROME COLOUR 1
Chroma ID 9.5-19 + 8-46
+ Pink (20:4:1)
+ IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 6% | 20 Vol. (1:1)
POLYCHROME COLOUR 2
Chroma ID 9.5-4 + 7-77 (5:1)
POLYCHROME COLOUR 3
Chroma ID 9.5-4 + 7-77
+ Pink (10:10:1)
Crafted by
@tymoteuszpieta
To learn more about the Polychrome colour service, visit our eAcademy where you’ll find the full step-by-step tutorials for each Polychrome look, product knowledge and more inspiration!
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