Redken Shades EQ: Top Must Have Shades & Formula Guide

Build the ultimate backbar with the top Redken Shades EQ must-have shades every colorist needs behind the chair. Join Redken Artistic Ambassador Adrienne Dara and VP of Redken Education Darren Oram at Redken Labs as they break down essential gloss picks, mixing rules, and go-to formulations for blondes, brunettes, coppers, and gray blending. ✨ What You'll Learn: • The essential shades every colorist needs for an infallible Shades EQ Starter Kit. • How to achieve seamless, natural coverage with reliable gray blending formulas. • Pro tips for tone control and rich depth using secret hair gloss lowlight formulations. • Step-by-step guidance straight from our expert Redken Shades EQ Formula Guide. Formula Breakdown: Toning & Balancing Blondes: 💛 Cool Neutral Blonde Formulation: 09P Opal Glow + 09N Café au Lait + 09GI Hamptons 💛 Bright Neutral Blonde Formulation (Stand-Alone Toning): 09GI Hamptons (Ideal on porous hair) 💛 Controlled Neutral Blonding: 09N Café au Lait (Brown to tan base for balanced deposit) 💛 Gray Blending / Bright Blonde Formula: 09NB Irish Cream + 09V Platinum Ice + 09N Café au Lait (Tip: Match the percentage of 09NB to the client's percentage of gray) 💛 Balayage / Shadow Root Transformation (Level 7 to Level 9): Zone 1 (Cooling Shadow Root): Shades EQ Gloss 07M Driftwood Zones 2 & 3 (Tonal Dimension & Shine): Shades EQ Gloss 09V Platinum Ice + 09GI Hamptons + Shades EQ Crystal Clear (heavier on 09GI than 09V) Brunettes & Warm Dimension: 🤎 Natural Cool Brun