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It’s a Glow Up

It’s a Glow Up

PROMOTION

It’s a Glow Up

Meet the BLONDME line-up from Schwarzkopf Professional that’s going to power up your levels of blonde confidence

by AMANDA | INFORM

Polychrome Honey by Reema Jaber & Lisa Farrall

Blondes mean big business – and your business will be on your mind front and centre as you plan ahead for 2026. Do you have everything in your toolkit to ensure you’re making the absolute most of your blonde opportunities? Perhaps now is the time to build up your blonde prowess with a partner that has come to define brilliant, beautiful and healthy blondes…

Take your blonde skills, services and your business to a new level with BLONDME from Schwarzkopf Professional – The Authority in Blonde. Truly dedicated to the diverse needs of blondes, their versatile Colour & Care system, with integrated bonding technologies, enables you to master any blonde challenge and create the most stunning blonde looks for your discerning clientele.

Blonde has never been more diverse than it is in this very moment – it’s evolved to become so much more than just lightening. And for those savvy enough to be switched on to that fact, there are more opportunities for services and growth. With its inclusive approach, BLONDME proves that there is a blonde for everyone, whatever your client’s skin tone, hair colour, age or gender.

With improved lighteners and developers and a new on-trend launch, BLONDME offers you more controlled lift, precise application, protection against hair breakage and a radiant result. Do you want your business to be renowned for its authority in blonde brilliance? Well, you’ve come to the right place…

Upgraded Formula!
BLONDME Premium Lightener 9+

With integrated Anti-Metal Bond Protection, this upgraded formula ensures precise, controlled lightening and up to 9 levels of lift with minimised breakage. The enhanced formula now includes Swell-Control Technology, ensuring precise and controlled lightening results. Clever anti-yellow agents neutralise warm undertones. For full head, foil technique and corrective services

Perfect For: All lightening services.

TIP! For gentle lightening and perfect control, use BLONDME Premium Lightener 9+ with BLONDME Premium Developer 2% 7 vol*. Check visually every five minutes.

More Lift!
BLONDME Clay Lightener

With integrated Anti-Metal Bond Protection, this clever clay now offers up to 8 levels of lift, with a unique soft-to-solid formula that’s perfect for freehand techniques, delivering a clean lift even on dark bases. Enriched with kaolin clay, the formula solidifies once applied, creating a shell around the hair.

This keeps the formula moist inside, unleashing its full lightening power within the hair fibre – and no need for foils! And it includes Swell-Control Technology, ensuring precise and controlled lightening results*.

Perfect For: A more creative, freehand blonde look rather than classic foil highlights.

NEW!
BLONDME Glow Toners

Powered by Acidic Glow Technology and with Anti-Metal Bond Protection Technology inside, these new Glow Toners give you an intense hit of shine and a healthy-looking glow in just 10 minutes. With 14 stunning shades and a 0-00 clear, there’s no lift and no damage.

Suitable for all types of pre-lightened hair, strands are left feeling silky with a glossy and glazed hair surface**. All Glow Toner shades are intermixable and, with the Cream and Gel Developer, you can even pick the texture you prefer to work with!

Perfect For: That client who craves an expensive, luxe-looking iridescent blonde with a beautiful boost to the tone. Brilliant as part of their lightening service or as an in-between refresher.

What is Acidic Glow Technology?

Found in all BLONDME Glow Toners, Acidic Glow Technology seals the hair cuticle, creating a glossy layer around each hair strand. This smooth surface enables light to not only reflect from the surface of the hair but to also penetrate the inner layers of the cuticle, creating a secondary reflection. It’s this double reflection that creates intense shine and a lit-from-within glow!

BLONDME Bleach & Tone

Used in combination with BLONDME Lighteners, BLONDME Bleach & Tone is the perfect additive for lightening and toning in one simple step. Now reformulated to ensure optimal performance when neutralising the hair, providing both a perfect base and lasting tone direction. Available in Violet, Ash and Matt to counteract warm undertones.

BLONDME Premium Developer & Premium Gel Developer

These upgraded, premium developers, now formulated with Swell-Control Technology* and enhanced with glycerin – known for its caring properties – are ideal for maximum performance and care when used with BLONDME Colour products. The new convenient gel formula allows for quick bottle applications with new BLONDME Glow Toners – what a perfect pair!

BLONDME – powered by Schwarzkopf Professional’s integrated bonding technologies – delivers precisely what you need to see your blonde skills, services and business get a glow up! Find out more at shop.schwarzkopf-professional.co.uk

*When used in combination with BLONDME Premium Developers. BLONDME Premium Gel Developer is not recommended to use with BLONDME Lighteners. **When followed with a BLONDME Care regime.

Bespoke Blonde Brilliance

Bespoke Blonde Brilliance

PROMOTION

Bespoke Blonde Brilliance

Meet Polychrome, the new premium and personalised colour service to upgrade your client’s finish

by AMANDA | INFORM

Polychrome Honey by Reema Jaber & Lisa Farrall

Showcase your colour artistry through clever shade selection and strategic placement, while giving clients a result that’s utterly tailored to them – make space for Polychrome from Schwarzkopf Professional

Polychrome Apricot by Lesley Jennison & Lisa Farrall

The Polychrome Playbook

Nail the consultation and colour planning with these insider insights…

• ldentify the client’s base colour and desired outcome (natural, bold, subtle, vibrant)

• Determine the complementary and harmonious colours that will enhance the base (for example, for a blue base, warm orange or copper tones work well)

• Consider skin tone, eye colour and personal style to select hues that harmonise

• Select your colour palette, with 2 to 4 colours made up of the base colour (dominant), complementary hues (for contrast), harmonious colours (for harmony and depth) and then optional neutral shades to blend and soften transitions

• For best results, select shades that are 2 to 3 levels lighter or darker than the base colour

• Use swatches or digital tools to visualise combinations with the client.

Polychrome Pearl by Lesley Jennison & Lisa Farrall

How To Create A Polychrome Look

• ldentify the focal point where you want to create visual interest – usually near the hatline or parietal ridge

• Assess the hair’s parting, density and natural distribution to guide balanced, seamless placement

• Leave a soft veil of base colour to gently diffuse the added tones and maintain a refined finish

• Select 2 to 4 shades that add contrast through level and/or tonality. Ensure at least 2 to 3 levels of difference in depth to achieve visible dimension

• Place 1 to 3 horizontal slices (or weaves) back-to-back in the chosen focal area, ideally above the parietal bone

• Adjust the slice width based on colour contrast – use finer slices for bolder tones and wider slices for softer, tonal blends

“More than just a technique, Polychrome is a celebration of colour craftsmanship – where every blend, contrast and shimmer tells a story”
Lesley Jennison Schwarzkopf Professional global ambassador.

Want to learn even more blonde business boosting techniques?

Book education with Schwarzkopf Professional 

Strong Bonds For Strong Blondes

Strong Bonds For Strong Blondes

PROMOTION

Strong Bonds For Strong Blondes

A decade of innovative bonding power from Schwarzkopf Professional

by AMANDA | INFORM

Polychrome Apricot by Lesley Jennison & Lisa Farrall

You’ll know the toll that every day can take on blondes. But 10 years ago, Schwarzkopf Professional kick-started a change that upgraded the business (and health) of blondes all over the globe. By blending clever bonding power straight into their key products – from colour to care – they could help the salon professional protect and perfect blonde finishes… and win some serious blonde loyalty in the process!

In Colour

The integrated Anti-Metal Bond Protection Technology in all BLONDME Colour products creates a protective layer around the hair bonds to minimise hair breakage. Combined with a clever biodegradable chelating agent that captures and neutralises metal ions in the hair, it further fights against hair breakage and boosts the colour result. No bonding additives or anti-metal treatments needed, saving you time and money in your daily business.

In Care

You’ve done the hard work, capturing a gorgeous, on tone, personalised blonde finish for your thrilled guest. Now, you need an insurance policy to guarantee that result is going to last. BLONDME Care is designed to rebuild the core of delicate blonde hair and restore all three types of hair bonds, both in-salon and at home. As the pro in the know, you can mix and match to create a personalised in-salon service or at-home recommendation.

Blonde Essentials Bond Repair 

This range provides the perfect everyday products to keep blonde hair strong and healthy. The formulas with Bond Repair Technology strengthen the hair by building inner hair bonds, repairing damage equivalent to two lightening services after just one use!

Blonde Essentials Bondfinity

This line-up helps prevent breakage and keratin loss, to reveal a stronger, more resilient blonde. The formulas with Bondfinity Technology deeply nourish and restore the hair’s health by creating resilient hair bonds and locking in the hair’s own keratin – for pro-active, permanent repair.

Purple Toning Bond Repair

Removes unwanted yellow undertones and prevents brassiness, to keep a fresh cool tone for better clarity, without changing the colour. The formulas, with Bond Repair Technology, strengthen the hair by building inner hair bonds, repairing damage equivalent to two lightening services after a single use.

Premium colour matched by premium care. Discover just what a partnership with BLONDME and Schwarzkopf Professional can do for your clients, your team and your business – contact customerservice.beautycareuk@henkel.com or call 0800 328 6920

This. Is. Iconic.

This. Is. Iconic.

Promotion

Launch a colour collection, but make it brat… Inspired by a quad of today‘s most iconic and influential pop artists, Schwarzkopf Professional fuse commercial shades and colour worlds with cool service inspiration. Meet the Pop Icons

It’s a perpetual conundrum – colour is the key driver when it comes to salon profit and driving client loyalty, but to ensure the long-term future of your business, you’ve got to entice younger clients wary of colour to take the plunge.

Think about the names that inspire them, and you’ll establish a list of the most iconic and influential pop stars – each one with their own aesthetic, their own attitude and their own rabid social media following. Now, consider some of the biggest cultural moments of the summer – THAT album cover, THAT low-key Hackney wedding, THAT XXL-hair-as-star-of-the-music-video – and you can see where there are opportunities to engage those younger clients with colour moods crafted with those pop icons at the beating heart. It’s what fuels the Pop Icons collection from Schwarzkopf Professional, designed to empower both hair stylist and client, bringing together commercial shades, on-the-pulse techniques with achingly cool styling to finish.

Armed with an industry leading portfolio including IGORA, BLONDME, Fibre Clinix and OSiS and supported by an education programme that interprets the iconic looks in a commercially relevant way, Pop Icons is an inspirational mix of creativity and expert simplicity, the very embodiment of the Schwarzkopf Professional ethos – FOR EVERY YOU. 

“From pop icon inspiration to personalised perfection – put your creative spin on colour with signature formulas and expert advice tailored to every client”

Lisa Farrall
Schwarzkopf Professional global ambassador
@lisafarrall

“Create your own colour world – bringing pop icon inspiration into custom shades that notonly express your client’s individuality but also boost your creativity and business behind the chair”

Lesley Jennison
Schwarzkopf Professional global colour ambassador
@lesleyjennison

From club classics to a finish that’s short n’ sweet, see the Pop Icons collection brought to life… 

You won’t need any good luck, babe with these ravishing red finishes. Driven by a fearless approach to style, this icon challenges norms and embraces authenticity with a theatrical flourish – a bold expression wrapped in glitter and unapologetic drama! Perfect for any Midwest Princess…

Crafted by Lesley Jennison & Lisa Farrall

This meshes a global colour with peekaboo streaks. Turn to OSiS Bounty Balm and Air Whip to build that thick waved texture.

Colour 1 – The Base
IGORA ZERO AMM 6-88 + 7-77 (1:2) with IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 3% 10 vol (1:1)

Colour 2
IGORA ZERO AMM 6-88 with IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 6% 20 vol (1:1)

Colour 3
IGORA ZERO AMM 7-77 with IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 9% 30 vol (1:1)

After Care

  • Fibre Clinix Shampoo
  • Fibre Clinix Hair Sealer
  • Fibre Clinix Instant Infusion Concentrate
  • Fibre Clinix Vibrancy Leave-in Conditioner

Crafted by Lesley Jennison & Lisa Farrall

This white coverage confection blends in copper foils for a full throttle finish. Form some coils with OSiS+ Tipsy Swirl for next level curls.

Colour 1 – Highlights
IGORA ROYAL Fashion Lights L-77 with IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 12% 40 vol (1:1)

Colour 2 – Grey section
IGORA ZERO AMM 5-0 + 5-67 (2:1) with IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 6% 20 vol (1:1)

Colour 3 – Base
IGORA ZERO AMM 5-0 + 5-67 (1:1) with IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 6% 20 vol (1:1)

Colour 4 – Lengths And Ends
IGORA ZERO AMM 7-67 with IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 9% 30 vol (1:1)

After Care

  • After Care Fibre Clinix Vibrancy Shampoo and Conditioner
  • Fibre Clinix Hair Sealer

Girl, this icon’s so not confusing as she gives full-on club vibes for 365 days. Controlled rebellion emanates from her glossy shadows, as her constant evolution encourages your client to embrace change and explore new identities.

Crafted by Lisa Farrall & Annie Franklin

A global application using bowl and bottle is finished with a gritty texture thanks to a generous dollop of OSiS Grip, as well as OSiS Glow and OSiS Freeze. I love it!

Colour 1 – The Roots
IGORA VIBRANCE 1-0 with IGORA VIBRANCE Activator Lotion 1.9% 6 vol

Colour 2 – Mid-Lengths And Ends
IGORA VIBRANCE 1-0 with IGORA VIBRANCE Activator Gel 1.9% 6 vol

After Care

  • Fibre Clinix Vibrancy
  • Fibre Clinix Hair Sealer
  • Fibre Clinix Instant Infusion Concentrate
  • Fibre Clinix Hydrate Leave-in Conditioner

Crafted by Lisa Farrall

This colour block placement with plum crush and sonic blue delivers all the punk edge and attitude you could possibly want with a good dose of OSiS+ Air Whip for that devil-may-care curl.

Lightener
BLONDME Premium Lightener 9+ (30g) + ash additive (5g) with Premium Developer 2% 7 vol (40g) (1:1.5)

Colour – Roots
IGORA ZERO AMM 3-0 + 5-21 (1:1) with IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 3% 10 vol (1:1)

Toner 1
IGORA VIBRANCE 0-89 + 0-99 (2:1) with IGORA VIBRANCE Activator Gel 1.9% 6 vol (1:1)

Toner 2
IGORA VIBRANCE 9-12 + 0-22 (1:1) with IGORA VIBRANCE Activator Gel 1.9% 6 vol (1:1)

After Care

  • Fibre Clinix Vibrancy
  • Fibre Clinix Hair Sealer
  • Fibre Clinix Instant Infusion concentrate
  • Fibre Clinix Hydrate Leave-in Conditioner

    You’ll be ready to please, please, please any blonde-craving client who wants to inject a little old school glamour (with a dash of youthful charm) into their look. It’s like a shot of espresso to your creativity, and to their confidence. This icon is all about personal growth and evolution while staying absolutely true to her identity.

    Crafted by Lesley Jennison & Lisa Farrall

    Thanks to the dual highlights and an all over blonde refinement, this is a blonde that will turn heads for days. And yes, OSiS Grip helps keep in those curls, but it’s the OSiS Sparkler that delivers the dazzle.

    Lightener – The Highlights
    BLONDME Premium Lightener 9+ with Premium Developer 2% 7 vol (1:2)

    Colour – The Highlights
    IGORA ROYAL Highlift 10-1 with IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 12% 40 vol (1:2)

    Toner – BLONDME Refinement
    IGORA ZERO AMM 10-0 + Schwarzkopf Professional Color Enabler Hair Sealer + IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 6% 20 vol (1:1:1)

    After Care

    • BLONDME Nourishing Shampoo, Hair Sealer, Conditioner
    • BLONDME Sealing Balm

    Crafted by Lesley Jennison & Lisa Farrall

    This low maintenance warm blonde with highlifts and tipouts serves a lighter finish that still delivers the fresh, fun hue with a playful edge. For a finish that looks like you’ve been out on the dancefloor, turn to OSiS+ Flatliner, Glow and Velvet.

    Colour 1
    IGORA ZERO AMM 10-2 with IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 9% 30 vol (1:1)

    Colour 2
    IGORA ZERO AMM 10-19 with IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 9% 30 vol (1:1)

    Lightener
    BLONDME Premium Lightener 9+ with Premium Developer 6% 20 vol (1:1.5)

    Toner
    IGORA VIBRANCE CLEAR

    After Care

    • Fibre Clinix Vibrancy Shampoo, Hair Sealer, Conditioner
    • Fibre Clinix Vibrancy Leave-in Conditioner
    • Fibre Clinix Smoothing Leave-in Conditioner

    Crafted by Lesley Jennison

    My, My, My this heavy-on-the foils colour finish delivers a modern, warm kiss of sun that’s fresh and forward while still giving us a little ‘90s love. The foiling technique alternates two different foil patterns for maximum brightness and lift to deliver ALL the dimensions. The finish? Well, that has a carefree vibe we’re crushing on, with soft and messy texture that’s serving effortlessly tousled. What an angel, baby.

    Pre-Lighten
    Foil A: IGORA VARIO Blonde Plus + IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 3% 10 vol (1:2)

    Foil B: IGORA VARIO Blonde Plus + IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 6% 20 vol (1:2)

    Alternating 1 x Foil A to 2 x Foil B

    Toning
    IGORA VIBRANCE 9-1 + IGORA VIBRANCE Activator Gel 1.9% 6 vol (1:1)

    After Care

    • BLONDME Shampoo and Nourishing Conditioner

    Ensure your colour services geared to younger clients are always iconic with Schwarzkopf Professional. To discover more about the portfolio and how to create these chart-topping looks, sign up for free at eacademy.schwarzkopf-professional.com

    This Is The 2025 Schwarzkopf Professional Young Artistic Team

    This Is The 2025 Schwarzkopf Professional Young Artistic Team

    This Is The 2025 Schwarzkopf Professional Young Artistic Team

    Six fresh faces revealed for year-long programme

    by AMANDA | INFORM

    The new Schwarzkopf Professional Young Artistic Team for 2025 is here, celebrating up-and-coming talent from across the UK and Ireland.

    The latest recruits are:

    Lucy Hulme (Billi Currie, Marylebone, London)
    Joseph McCarthy (Hooker & Young, Ponteland)
    Alex Trippier (Claxton Hair, Rawtenstall)
    Kate Olivia (HEX, Manchester)
    Becky Yardley (Base Hairdressing, Warrington)
    Eilidh Ashlyn (Complete Salon, Glasgow)

    During the year-long programme, the team will be mentored by UK ambassador, Suzie McGill, to develop skills, explore new creative possibilities and gain industry experience at shoots, events and more. 

    The selection process took place at Stā Studios, where finalists were asked to cut and style their chosen models hair using Schwarzkopf Professional products, with each model having a minimum of five inches cut from their hair. The finalists presented their models to a panel of judges, sharing their mood board, inspirations, techniques and vision.

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