
Color Without Compromise: Blondes Shine with Goldwell LightDimensions SilkLift Strong and Colorance
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Wella Signature Artist Jennifer Ng has the perfect tips to help you give your clients the shining color they desire using Wella's Shinefinity Glazes.


Wella is known for helping stylists produce amazing hair through high-quality education and products. As a Wella Signature Artist and Educator,Jennifer Ng (@jennifer.wella) is no stranger to creating gorgeous hair color with ample shine for her clients, and teaching others how to do the same.
Ng loves using Wella’s Shinefinity Color Glaze for a quick and easy way to get those perfect tones and high shine. Shinefinity deposits long-lasting, true-to-tone color with a no-lift, no-damage, clean formula to give you the most control. Check out Ng’s best pro tips and Shinefinity formulas for amazing blondes and brunettes.
This light golden tone practically sparkles, demonstrating the magic of Shinefiity. Ng stresses to “always mix your glaze or toner after rinsing the lightener so you see the level you have lifted to.” This prevents you from having to change or redo your formula due to any surprises from the lightener.
Formula
Foils: Blondorplex + 3% Welloxon 1:1.5
Shinefinity Glaze: Front = 09/36 Vanilla Glaze, Back = 1 part 09/36 Vanilla Glaze + 1 part 08/38 Honey Latte
1:1 Bottle Activator 20 mins, NO heat
It was this client’s first time getting color, and it’s highly likely that she’ll be back for more with this lovely look. Ng lists some important factors to consider during a consultation with a first-time color client, such as their anticipated maintenance level, inspiration pictures, and covering grays.
Formula
Blondor Freelights + 9%
Shinefinity Glaze: Roots 04/07, Mids/Ends 07/81 + 07/13
For this client, Ng’s goal was to return her to her natural color. Adding highlights and lowlights with Wella’s Blondorplex before the all-over Shinefinity glaze makes the hair look so naturally beautiful.
Formula
Highlights: Blondor Blondorplex + Welloxon 3%
Lowlights: Koleston Perfect 8/97 + Welloxon Pastel
Shinefinity Glaze: 2 parts 08/38 Honey Latte + 1 part 07/75 Raspberry Latte, Bottle Activator
With Wella’s Shinefinity in your arsenal, you can easily make your clients feel luminous with the hair color of their dreams.

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