Four talented stylists from across the UAE share their personalised take on our Polychrome hair colour service.
Our hero colour service, Polychrome, is all about creating personalised hair colour for today’s modern client – adding strategically placed highlights to create a premium, personalised and multi-dimensional finish.
In the second instalment of our community-focused series ‘Polychrome Hair Colour Service: Interpretations from…’, we’re shining a regional lens on hair artistry in the UAE; to see how local stylists are using the Polychrome technique to elevate their client’s regular colour routine.
Not yet read Part 1? Discover our Polychrome Hair Colour Service: Interpretations from Around the World article here.
To elevate her client’s blonde base, stylist and Educator, Ilona Arebo, used delicate pastel tones to create a soft, multi-dimensional look that feels luxurious and wearable.
LIGHTENER
IGORA VARIO BLOND Super Plus
+ IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 6% | 20 Vol. (1:2)
PANELS 1 & 3
BLONDME Glow Toner 9-49 Biscuit
+ 9.5-81 Strawberry (10:1)
+ BLONDME Premium Developer 2% | 7 Vol. (1:1)
PANEL 2
BLONDME Glow Toner 9.5-81 Strawberry
+ BLONDME Glow Toner 0-00 Clear (1:1)
+ BLONDME Premium Developer 2% | 7 Vol. (1:1)
GLOSS (APPLY GLOBALLY)
IGORA VIBRANCE 9.5-46 + 0-00 (1:1)
+ IGORA VIBRANCE Activator Lotion 1.9% | 6 Vol. (1:1)
Ilona’s second look transforms a dark brunette base with hidden flashes of colour and dimension that move naturally through the hair. Using the colour wheel, Ilona chose an analogous colour scheme inspired by images the client liked and carefully selected shades to complement her features.
LIGHTENER
BLONDME Premium Lightener 9+
+ BLONDME Premium Developer 2% | 7 Vol. (1:1)
BASE COLOUR
IGORA VIBRANCE 6-99 + 0-99 (1:1)
+ IGORA VIBRANCE Activator Lotion 1.9% | 6 Vol. (1:1)
PANELS 1 & 3
BLONDME Glow Toner 9.5-74 Apricot Blush
+ BLONDME Premium Developer 2% | 7 Vol. (1:1)
Blend into
BLONDME Glow Toner 9.5-81 Strawberry
+ BLONDME Premium Developer 2% | 7 Vol. (1:1)
PANELS 2 & 4
BLONDME Glow Toner 9.5-81 Strawberry
+ BLONDME Premium Developer 2% | 7 Vol. (1:1)
Located in Lebanon, Education Manager, Elie Beyrouthy, used the Polychrome technique to strategically create lighter, sandy-coloured ends which blend seamlessly into his client’s natural brunette root.
BASE & ENDS COLOUR
IGORA ROYAL 7-0 + 6-12 (1:1)
+ IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 6% | 20 Vol. (1:1)
LIGHTENER
BLONDME Premium Lightener 9+
+ BLONDME Premium Developer 2% | 7 Vol. (1:2)
POLYCHROME COLOUR 1
BLONDME Glow Toner 7-01 Glossed Cedar
+ BLONDME Premium Gel Developer 2% | 7 Vol. (1:1)
POLYCHROME COLOUR 2
BLONDME Glow Toner 8-14 Iced Cappuccino
+ BLONDME Premium Gel Developer 2% | 7 Vol. (1:1)
POLYCHROME COLOUR 3
BLONDME Glow Toner 9-19 Ice Irisé
+ BLONDME Premium Gel Developer 2% | 7 Vol. (1:1)
Using cleverly placed highlights, Session Stylist, Jamilla Paul, uses soft, pink hues within her client’s light brunette hair colour – for a subtle but striking Polychrome look.
Located in Qatar, stylist and Educator, Amira Mouhamed, crafted dimensional highlights using both diagonal and horizontal placements to enhance brightness, movement and depth – for a look that is both elegant and impactful.
ROOTS
IGORA ROYAL 6-68 + 5-7 (1:1)
+ IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 6% | 20 Vol. (1:1)
LIGHTENER
IGORA VARIO BLOND Plus
+ IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 6% | 20 Vol. (1:2)
POLYCHROME COLOUR 1
IGORA ROYAL Fashion Lights L-77
+ IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 6% | 20 Vol. (1:1)
POLYCHROME COLOUR 2
IGORA VIBRANCE 7-77
+ IGORA VIBRANCE Activator Gel 1.9% | 6 Vol. (1:1)
We love seeing how our talented stylist community is embracing Polychrome behind the chair! Make sure to share your looks with us on Instagram, tagging @schwarzkopfpro or using the #schwarzkopfpro hashtag for a chance to get featured.
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