When it comes to trending hair colors, few shades have captured attention quite like Mocha Mousse. As the Pantone Color of the Year for Hair, this hue stands out from the deeper browns that have dominated recent seasons. The dimension and shine this color offers are simply stunning, making it a go-to choice for anyone seeking a sophisticated brunette transformation.
The Mocha Mousse Hair Color Trend
“Mocha mousse is a beautiful blend that can lean cool or warm. I’m inspired by the neutrality of it and love the photo of the mousse in the glass where you can see the darker shadows offset by the lighter areas,” explains Kyleen Garcia, Sam Villa Ambassador, Redken Artist, and Union Street Salon Owner (@kyleen.garcia). “It was the perfect inspiration for a brunette with highs and lows of the same tone,” she adds. This makes Mocha Mousse the perfect refresh for brunettes due to highs and lows within the same tonal family. Scroll to see how Garcia brightened up a client’s balayage while softening her root line for a seamless, natural grow-out.
@kyleen.garcia Mocha Mousse: Pantone’s Color of the Year 2025 Products Used: @Redken Flash Lift Power 9 Shades EQ Base Formula Equal Parts 04NB + 06NCH Ends + Face Frame Formula .5oz 08GI + .5oz 08vg + .2oz 09p Tools Used: @SamVillaHair Comb, Dry Sectioning Clips, Artist Series Blow Dryer, Paddle Brush + Round Brush Kyleen Garcia Teasyboard + Smiley Foils #redken #samvilla #mochamousse #pantonecoloroftheyear #teasyboard #teasylights original sound - Kyleen Garcia
Pro Tips for Achieving Mocha Mousse
1. Section for Precision
- Use Sam Villa Dry Sectioning Clips to keep fine baby hairs out of the way while foiling.
2. Tools for Effortless Teasylighting
- A Teasyboard speeds up teasylighting by keeping teased hair in place, allowing for faster, closer-to-the-root application.
3. The Right Foils Make a Difference
- Smile Foils offer the perfect balance—light enough for fine hair yet sturdy for precise application. They also pop up easily, and the bottom of the box folds in to push up foils as they run low. Bonus: They feature smiley faces for a bit of fun!
4. Enhance Shine with a Cool Shot
- After styling, use the cool shot button on the Sam Villa Artist Series Professional Blow Dryer to lock in the shine and showcase the color’s full dimension.
Mocha Mousse Hair Color Formula
Pre-Lightening Technique:
- Redken Flash Lift Power 9
- Sam Villa Signature Series Tail Comb + Dry Sectioning Clips
Full Head of Teasylights:
- Use a Teasyboard + Face Frame Foils
- Diagonal back sectioning + horizontal foils in the back for seamless blending
- Front section: Diagonal back micro-stitched foils near the face, transitioning into teasylights in diagonal back sections
Redken Shades EQ Root Shadow + Glaze Formula:
- Base Formula: Equal parts 04NB + 06NCH
- Ends + Face Frame Formula: 0.5oz 08GI + 0.5oz 08VG + 0.2oz 09P
Perfecting the Mocha Mousse Finish
To maintain vibrancy and prolong color longevity, here’s the recommended Redken styling regimen:
- Redken One United (for all-in-one conditioning and heat protection)
- Quick Blowout (for faster drying and added shine)
- Stay High Mousse (to lock in volume and texture)
- Acidic Color Gloss Heat Protection Treatment (to maintain color integrity and protect against heat damage)
Styling Tools:
- Sam Villa Artist Series Professional Blow Dryer & Paddle Brush for a smooth base
- Sam Villa Thermal Round Brush & Artist Series 2-in-1 Marcel Iron & Wand for polished waves and definition
Credit: @kyleen. garcia
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