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SEARCHHollywood’s biggest night isn’t just about the awards for us--its a chance to see some trend-setting shades and celebrate the artists who created them. Here are two favorites--a light suede blonde and a glowing nutmeg.
Hollywood’s biggest night isn’t just about the awards—it’s a showcase of stunning beauty, fashion, and, of course, incredible hair. From bold hair color transformations to classic, elegant styles, this year’s Oscars red carpet delivered plenty of inspiration.
Here are two of our favorite looks created using Schwarzkopf Professional with the formulas to recreate the award-worthy magic.
Actress Sydney Sweeney just unveiled a fresh, luminous take on her signature Dark Suede Blonde at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscars Party—introducing Light Suede Blonde.
Crafted by celebrity colorist and Schwarzkopf Professional’s U.S. Hair Color Trend Ambassador,Jacob Schwartz, this radiant shade blends soft, buttery blonde with subtle neutral undertones for a dimensional, suede-like finish. Jacob describes Sydney’s custom hue as reminiscent of a suede jacket or bag, with that natural interplay of textures and tones.
Light Suede Blonde strikes the perfect balance between warmth and brightness, offering a naturally sun-kissed look that’s both radiant and effortless. This dimensional shade allows for more flexibility between salon visits—ideal for those who want a low-maintenance hair color.
To achieve Sydney’s custom shade, Jacob strategically placed a mix of highlights and lowlights, using:
Schwarzkopf Professional Vario Blond SuperPlus for the highlights - allowing for up to 8 shades of lift, while maintaining hair health throughout the lightening process.
Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Vibrance for the lowlights - Jacob mixed several shades of Schwarzkopf Professional’s best-selling demi-permanent color, Igora Vibrance to achieve Sydney’s custom rooty depth and natural layers.
Highlights: Igora Vario Blond SuperPlus (20 volume)
Lowlights: Igora Vibrance
Top: 6-0 + 7-0 (6 volume)
Bottom: 8-0 + 9-55 (6 volume)
In between the foils: 7-1 + 8-0 (6 volume & processed for 20 minutes)
Root: Igora Vibrance: 9-0 + 9-1
Emma Stone channeled 1920s glamour at the 2025 Oscars in a stunning custom Louis Vuitton gown—a look that perfectly complemented the shimmering metallic fashion trend that glistened on the red carpet. Her rich nutmeg hue provided a warm contrast to the glistening metal tones, offering a modern twist on classic Hollywood elegance. First unveiled at the Golden Globes, her signature nutmeg shade was refreshed for the Oscars with multi-dimensional tonality, enhancing her natural radiance.
Schwarzkopf Professional’s U.S. Creative Director of Color & Technique Tracey Cunningham achieved this high-gloss, luminous color melt usingIGORA VIBRANCE, Schwarzkopf Professional’s Demi-Permanent Color Line, renowned for its rich and wide range of red shades, natural depth, and glass-like shine. Paired with a sleek, deep side-parted wave, Emma’s look exuded timeless sophistication, proving once again that bold, warm reds are a standout choice against cool silver tones on the red carpet.
All-Over Color Formula:
Schwarzkopf Professional IGORA VIBRANCE
10g 8-0, 10g 7-55, 10g 7-57, 10g 9-7
40g 6 vol lotion
Processing time: 20 minutes
Gloss Overlay:
Schwarzkopf Professional IGORA VIBRANCE
5g 9-7, 5g 0-55, 5g 7-77
6 vol gel
Processing time: 4 minutes
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