The Ultimate Guide to the Honey Blonde Hair Colour

The honey blonde hair colour is today one of the most requested hair colours in salons around the world – and for a very good reason. This popular hair colour is known for its rich and warm colour with golden undertones. It suits a wide variety of clients and works perfectly with different skin tones, making it a hair colouring option that is both versatile and reliable to choose.

Understanding the honey blonde hair colour

Honey blonde is a warm toned hair colour that blends light, golden and amber hues to create a rich and sunlit effect. Compared to cooler blonde shades like ash or platinum, the honey blonde colour offers a more soft and natural finish with visible warmth and depth.

This shade can range from light honey highlights on a dark blonde base to a full head of warm golden blonde, depending on the client’s desired look. Whether used in balayage, foils or as an all over colour, honey blonde delivers a timeless and approachable result that continues to trend across all seasons.

The rise of honey blonde hair colour

In the last few years, more and more clients have been leaning towards warmer and more dimensional hair colours and the honey blonde hair colour is trending because of its ability to create a rich healthy-looking finish.

With everything from subtle highlights to full colour transformations, the honey blonde look will add a stunning shine and softness to your clients hair.

Finding the right honey blonde shade for your client

When a client wants to go for the honey blonde look, it is important to choose the right shade, depending on their skin tone and neutral base.

• Warm skin tones goes perfectly with golden and caramel-honey shades.

• Cool or natural skin tones goes better with honey-beige or soft looks to balance warmth.

As a professional hairstylist it is important to guide your clients towards a honey blonde look that both complements their natural features and offers a manageable level of upkeep.

Achieving the perfect honey blonde look

Pre-lightening and choosing the right base

When wanting to achieve the honey blonde look, it is important to start by evaluating the clients natural hair level. Here it can be beneficial to pre-lighten the hair to a level 8 or 9, to make sure that the honey tones reflect accurately.

Remember to use a bonding service, to make sure the hair stays healthy and strong. Now your clients has an even base, that sets the stage for a long-lasting look.

Formulas and balancing warmth

Once your client’s hair is lifted, the next step in the process is the formula. Option for a permanent or demi-permanent colour with golden, beige or honey tones depending on your clients desired look.

If your clients want a more rich and warm look without brassiness, consider mixing gold and neutral tones in, to refine the finish.

Different shades of the honey blonde hair colour

The classic honey blonde

Mimicking the effect of the sun, to make the colour appear bright and soft.

Formula:
Balayage with Whitener with 6% (1:2)
Toner: 1/3 8.0 + 1/3 9.0 + 1/3 9.07 with 1.5% (1:2)

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The warm honey blonde

Balancing balayage and teasylights, to add brightness and dimension.

Formula:
Balayage with teasy lights with Whitener with 6%
No toner needed.

Created by @annatb.pii

The golden honey blonde

Creating a bright and impactful look with golden locks.

Formula:
Fine weaves and slices through out with Whitener with 6% + 11.2 with 12%
Toner: 9.2 with 1.5%

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The caramel honey blonde

Merging caramel and honey to create warmth and dimension.

Formula:
Balayage with Whitener with 6 % (1:2)
Toner: 40g 8.0 + 10g 9.07 + 10g 9.2 with 3% (1:2)

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The dark honey blonde

From darker roots to lighter ends, this look will stay fresh and polished for long.

Formula:
Whitener with 3%
Toner: 20g 8.0 + 30g 8.07 + 10g 8.3 + Balance Sparkling Shine with 1.5% for 10 min

Created by @eman.pii

Aftercare to maintain a honey blonde hair colour

The aftercare of a coloured look is just as important as the colouring service itself. By educating your clients and recommending the right products, you can help their new honey blonde look to stay healthy, shiny and true to tone in-between salon visits.

Prolonging colour with healthy hair care

Colour Shield Hairwash & Conditioner

Ensure that your clients new colour stays vibrant and radiant with a protecting shampoo and conditioner.

Try our to seal the cuticle and lock in colour.

Hydrating Hair Mask

Use a deep conditioning mask, to maintain your clients moisture level and elasticity.

Try our to strengthen and seal the hair cuticle, while hydrating the hair without weighing it down.

Pure Silver Family

Recommend a purple toning product, to nourish and combat underlying brassines.

Try our to add a silvery brightness and prevent yellow undertones, depending on the desired look.

Styling advice to preserve tone and shine

Heat & Sun Protector

Use a heat protection spray when blowdrying, using hot tools or to protect the coloured hair from environmental factors.

Try our to protect and smoothen your clients hair.

Ultra Shine Finisher

Use a styling spray designed to add shine, reduce frizz and nourish at the same time, to keep your clients new look last all day.

Try our to attract and reflect light, achieving a gorgeous glossy look.

Morrocan Argan Oil

Use a hydrating hair oil, to smooth hair and reduce frizz, leaving your clients new look silky smooth and nurtured.

Try our to soften, hydrate and moisturise the hair, to achieve a shiny and silky look.

Selling more retail after a colouring session

Boost your retail sales by positioning yourself as a professional hairstylist and make your clients come back for their next hair colouring service.

Here are 3 simple tips, to boost your retail sales:

• Give your clients a walk through of their new personalised aftercare routine, to make sure they know which products to use, how to use them and how much to use.
• Recommend a set of shampoo, conditioner, mask and styling products, tailored to each individual client and their new honey blonde hair colour.
• Offer bundles or seasonal promotion, to help drive sales, while still supporting long-term colour health.

Why honey blonde is a client favourite

The popular honey blonde hair colour is more than just a trend – it is a timeless and versatile shade that can enhance your clients appearance and confidence.

As a professional, your ability to customise the honey blonde shade, choosing the right techniques and long-term care, will make your clients’ honey blonde look truly shine. When done correctly, the honey blonde hair colour is not just stunning – it is an experience that your clients will want to keep coming back for.

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