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If you’re looking for a way to add depth and dimension to your clients' hair, a color melt might just be the technique. This method blends a variety of shades together to create a seamless transition from dark to light, giving the hair a natural, sun-kissed effect. The best part? It’s the perfect way to combine multiple tones and create a vibrant, personalized look, without any harsh lines or demarcation. And speaking of lines of demarcation and vibrant color — Wella Professionals Color Touch makes the perfect accompaniment for any Color Melt because of it’s ability to nix lines of demarcation while delivering unwavering vibrancy and shine. Find out why these two make the perfect pair for your next color melt.

So, What Exactly Is a Color Melt?

A color melt is a coloring technique that makes it easy to blend different shades of color throughout the hair. Whether you're transitioning from dark to light or creating a soft ombré finish, the goal is to enhance a melt of color without any lines or the deliberate contrast you might get from traditional highlights. Think of it more like a gradient, where colors melt into one another effortlessly, giving the hair natural-looking depth and shine.

The Best Color Range to Create a Color Melt

Color Touch is the best color line to take your color melts to the next level. And with the latest Color Touch Melt service you can create vibrant, custom color with even more benefits. 

Benefits of Color Touch:

  • Integrated Metal Purifier — The Integrated Metal Purifier is one of Color Touch’s standout benefits, which works within the formula to help prevent hair damage caused by metals — protecting the integrity of your client's hair and ultimately boosting your profitability by streamlining the coloring process.
  • Uncompromised Vibrancy & Shine — Color Touch offers uncompromised vibrancy and shine, ensuring that color stays rich and radiant. 
  • Grey Coverage — For clients looking for grey coverage, Color Touch provides up to 70% grey coverage* which is perfect for blending greys without compromising on a natural, seamless look. *When using Color Touch Plus.
  • Gorgeous Grow Out — The color beautifully fades over 28 washes, giving clients long-lasting results that keep their hair looking fresh and vibrant for weeks.

The Color Touch Melt

The Color Touch Melt service allows you to melt 3 to 5 tones through the hair, giving your clients a truly unique finish. With this technique, you’ll achieve a rich, multidimensional effect that’s easily customizable. Work with natural tones or create something that’s perfectly tailored to your client’s individual style. No matter the shades, you’ll end up with a seamless transition with no harsh lines and rich, long-lasting color that pops.

The Steps:

Step 1: Define Your Client’s Color Palette


Start by talking to your client about what they want. Inspire them with some ideas and share your own color transformations on Instagram using @wellahairusa. Whether clients want a bold statement or something more subtle, a defining color palette is the first step to creating their desired look.

Step 2: Deepen the Roots

To start the melting process, apply a deep root color. This will help blend out any regrowth and create a seamless transition into the lighter tones. Plus, it adds depth to the overall look, giving the color melt a natural flow.

Step 3: Alternate Shades Through the Ends

Now comes the fun part! Use up to 5 shades from the palette, varying in depth and tone. Work with your client’s natural hair color and personal style to choose shades that will blend beautifully. Whether you’re working with warm or cool tones, these alternating shades will create dimension and depth as they melt through the hair.

Step 4: Melt Alternating Shades Through the Ends

Before you wash, take your time to comb all the shades together. This step is key to ensuring the colors melt seamlessly. Comb through carefully so that all the shades blend into each other, creating a smooth transition from dark to light.

 

The Best At-Home Products for Any Color Touch Color Melt

To keep your color melt looking vibrant and healthy, send clients home with the Wella Professionals Ultimate Repair line for a luxurious at-home care regimen. This regimen will help your clients maintain healthy, vibrant hair while extending the life of their color melt.

STEP 1: Start with the Wella Professionals ULTIMATE REPAIR Shampoo to cleanse and fortify the hair with ingredients like Alpha-Hydroxy Acid and Omega-9, followed by the nourishing ULTIMATE REPAIR Conditioner to replenish moisture. For an added boost, suggest using the ULTIMATE REPAIR Mask once or twice a week to deeply repair and strengthen the hair, leaving it 6x easier to detangle¹. ¹on wet hair, vs. non-conditioning.

  

Wella Professionals ULTIMATE REPAIR Shampoo ($25.00), Wella Professionals ULTIMATE REPAIR Conditioner ($25.00), Wella Professionals ULTIMATE REPAIR Mask ($35.00).

 

STEP 2: After washing, apply the ULTIMATE REPAIR Miracle Hair Rescue that repairs hair damage in just 90 seconds¹ to deliver 99% less breakage² and 12x smoother hair³. ¹When using ULTIMATE REPAIR Miracle Hair Rescue, ² When using ULTIMATE REPAIR Miracle Hair Rescue. Instrumental test versus non-conditioning shampoo, ³Vs. non-conditioning shampoo.

 Wella Professionals ULTIMATE REPAIR Miracle Hair Rescue ($35.00).

 

STEP 3: Finally, protect from heat and environmental stress with the Ultimate Repair Protective Leave-In Treatment, which provides  5-in-1 protection to guard against UV, 450º F heat, mechanical damage, frizz, and breakage. Plus with an anti-frizz effect, it protects all hair types for up to 72 hours¹ and increases manageability leaving hair soft, silky, and 8x smoother².

Wella Professionals ULTIMATE REPAIR Protective Leave-In ($35.00).

 

¹When using ULTIMATE REPAIR Miracle Hair Rescue or Mask. Versus non-conditioning shampoo. ² Instrumental test versus non-conditioning shampoo.