When it comes to making a statement with your look, it’s all about the details. And in 2025, the biggest power move for standing out is combining a bold new haircut with fresh, radiant color. Short haircut trends are leading the way this season, and when you pair them with Redken Shades EQ and Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Leave-In Treatment, your style won’t just stand out—it will shine.
The Power of A Great Cut
Short hairstyles are having a major moment. From sleek bobs to edgy pixie cuts, these shapes are bold, fresh, and effortlessly modern. They frame the face, showcase personal style, and offer a clean canvas for color to truly pop. Whether you’re looking for an elegant refresh or a total transformation, the right short cut sets the stage for your color to be the main character.
Why Pairing Cut + Color Is Crucial
Hair color brings dimension, personality, and the finishing touches to any haircut. A great short cut draws attention to your features, but it’s the color that elevates the whole look by adding the contouring aspect. From shine to tone, or a bold hue, it can make even the simplest cut standout. And this season, you can pair your cut with a custom Redken Shades EQ formula for a truly individual tone and a glass-like shine.
Redken Shades EQ: The Gloss That Thinks It’s a Conditioner
Here’s why this product is a fan-favorite:
- It’s a demi-permanent liquid gloss that delivers radiant, mirror-like shine.
- Formulated with Amino Acids, it has an acidic pH that helps condition the hair while it colors.
- Ammonia-free, meaning it refreshes, tones, and corrects color in as little as 20 minutes—without lifting.
- Easy to apply and mix, Shades EQ has a wide range of tones that are completely intermixable making it easier than ever to create an even more personalized finish.
Unlike traditional glosses, Shades EQ is a hybrid between a conditioner and a hair color. It offering gentle yet effective toning while improving the health of your hair. Making it the perfect way to give your new haircut a vibrant finish.
Repair While You Style: Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Leave-In Treatment
While short hair seems like it would be easier to style, the fact of the matter is that short hair usually needs to be styled more. And usually with the use of hot tools to get your finish just right. To ensure your cut doesn’t impact the health of your hair, pair your new style with Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Leave-In Treatment. A styler that also treats, it’s your go-to for protecting and restoring hair, especially after color services and is a quick and easy leave-in treatment that seamlessly blends into your everyday routine.
The Benefits:
Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Leave-In Treatment helps leave in repair and leave out damage. It’s ideal for all hair types and textures, including color-treated and chemically processed hair. With the ability to combat 1 year of visible damage in 1 use* and offer heat protection up to 450°F / 230°C while creating an 88% visual reduction of split ends*** 2x less breakage**** and 10x smoother**** hair, this is one leave-in you don’t want to leave behind.
With continued use, you get ultimate repair, intense conditioning, and color fade protection—making it the ideal companion to your Shades EQ color service.
*System of Acidic Bonding Concentrate Acidic Bonding Concentrate Intensive Treatment, Shampoo, Conditioner, and Leave-In Treatment vs. undamaged hair
**Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo, Conditioner & Leave-In Treatment vs. non-conditioning shampoo
***Based on consumer test results
****With continued use
