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  • BLONDING CRAFT: Modern Placements

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    Ever wished you could speed up your colour services? Our new freehand technique is for generation INDOLA colourists who want to create transformative looks and save on time! The trend for freehand balayage over foils looks set to continue through 2020. Find out how perfecting your placement will cut appointment times in half and still have clients posting selfies straight from the salon…The beauty of dual application…Now, you can achieve a stunning, stretched-root effect in just two simple stages:First, get creative by painting sections using our Blonde Expert. You can vary the thickness, spacing and the placement of sections to create different effects, according to your client’s dream look! If your client wants a bright look, simply work your way up horizontally, or, for a diffused look, get backcombing those slices! This stage is not for the faint hearted but keep the faith. Once dried, your clients will be amazed to see that the bold stripes blend beautifully after the smudge with a toning service. Next, the smudge. It’s time to use your imagination and customise the result for your client. Either drag the root down in places for a more lived-in balayage look or skip it completely and work in horizontal sections.Blonde specialist and #indolaselected creative squad member, Denis Shefel (@shefeldenis), chooses the PPC shades plus a 4% Developer and then adds Color Transformer with a mixing ratio of 1:1:0.5 to master the smudge technique. Color Transformer converts the PCC shades into a demi-permanent colour to blend out lines seamlessly. It’s such a straight-forward way to tackle this dual application. Visually checking your toner is key, but you can always rely on a perfect colour match and beautiful shine. Watch the tutorial and see our step-by-step guide below for a visual reference. With these simple time-saving techniques, it’s time to mix it up and give your colour business a boost. 

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    “Using a demi permanent colour to tone the hair after a freehand balayage application is my go-to technique. It ensures the hair will stay vibrant and shiny until the next appointment”
  • BLONDE BEAUTY: Contour Lights

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    Fun! Vibrant! Bold! Let contour lights do the talking…We know you love to help your clients embrace the latest trends. This Spring, we’re bringing you a retro classic, striking blonde contours, but with a fresh and dramatic twist! A new decade calls for a new look and there’s no better way to start than with a re-work of the face framing highlights of the 90s. These are back with a vengeance and your clients will simply love their versatility and impact!From Ginger Spice to Beyoncé – the secret behind the stripes!From the moment Ginger Spice burst onto the stage, girls have associated her face-framing blonde streaks with effortless confidence and the determination to live life to the full. Now, contours offer a way to reclaim girl power for a new generation. Going for bold streaks of colour sends out a strong message about inner-strength, grit and resilience. Whereas balayage was the hallmark of subtle non-conformance, impactful stripes openly say ‘2020 is mine for the taking.’ No wonder this style is rapidly becoming popular amongst American celebrities who routinely make their own rules, including Beyoncé.Award-winning hairdresser and #indolaselected creative squad member, Lynndy Rolfe (@hairbylynndy), has seen the trend spread from London to top salons worldwide. She recommends Blonde Expert Bleaching Powder to get 8 levels of lift and stunning colour clarity, whilst enforcing hair bond and minimising breakage. The look isn’t limited to blonde highlights either – you can get creative, customising the colour contours to frame clients’ faces who want style that’s perfect for an Insta Summer. Discover the potential of contour lights with Ed(you)cation: 

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    “ I love spicing up my blondes with rose nuances. Update your techniques with a trending shade and have a whole new take on the traditional highlight service” @hairbylynndy
  • How-To: Colour a gorgeous pastel blonde hair

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    It´s time for our new monthly Newsflash. This time our new #indolaselected member Mile presents us a sophisticated beautiful Balayage look refined with shades of pastel colour. Get inspired with this highlighting technique.You can find out more about this technique, along with the video 

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    Mile Kumurov INDOLA #indolaselected member
  • How-To: Money Piece – Precision Lightening and Perfect Toning

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    The Money Piece is here to stay, and it’s no surprise after its huge popularity across social media last year! In this edition of Newsflash, Global Ambassador Paddy McDougall shows us his take on this trendy colour placement, using our new Blonde Expert Lightener and Pastel range to achieve that super-light high contrast money piece. As featured in the step-by-step, precision in the application of lightener is key. Good product saturation, as well as thin sectioning, will guarantee a very clean lift on the hair. And of course, isolation with foils is important to ensure the developer achieves the desired lightness – and to avoid bleeding of the lightener onto the rest of the hair! The active components within Blonde Expert Hair-Bond Technology deeply penetrate the hair fiber, creating a protective layer around the natural bonds to protect them from breakage, for a great quality hair result. Finally, a toning service with Blonde Expert Pastels is a must to complete the look! Paddy toned the hair with his desired Pastel shade to create this beautiful colour result. The product can be applied on damp or dry hair and should be checked by the eye for the best results. This service is an excellent way to introduce a striking change to your client’s look without the commitment of changing their full head of hair – you can find the full step-by-step 

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    Paddy McDougall INDOLA Global Amabassador
  • CUTTING 101: Accent Layers & Modern Textures

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    How many of your clients would love more versatility, volume, and texture? Add in the complexity of fine hair or longer length and achieving this can be a daunting task. But luckily, we’re here to help generation INDOLA stylists gain confidence in mastering modern cutting techniques.Making fine fantasticFine hair presents many challenges, but the hope is not lost! We’re delighted to share a cutting technique that maximizes density on the perimeter and reduces the risk of thinner-looking sides. Now you can surprise your fine-haired clients by offering them the layers and texture that they’ve been longing for. The key to success is the use of two different elevations…Go low at the backStart by focussing on the denser hair at the back of the head. Comb your first one-inch section from the high crown to the nape and use a low elevation (90 degrees horizontal) before positioning your fingers in a slight diagonal. This keeps the top of the hair relatively short whilst taking the heaviness out of the perimeter. Work your way around in one-inch widths, overdirecting back to previous sections as you go and using a traveling guide. Be sure to stop where the hair changes direction above the ear!Go high at the sides Hair is less dense where it frames the face. Preserve fullness within this section, where the hairline changes direction, by switching to a 90 degrees vertical angle. You may feel uneasy the first time you try it, but the results are worth it! Comb out including a guide from the previous section. Use a much stronger diagonal finger angle to guide your cut and let the hair from the previous section drop out. Continue in sections, overdirecting back as you work your way towards the face. Luxurious long-layeringLong hair is definitely a look for all ages. This year’s Superbowl halftime show was dominated by two global icons whose lengthy layers brought volume and movement to the stage. So, what’s the secret behind the layered look worn by J.Lo and Shakira?Layering offers clients the chance to maintain length and versatility whilst removing heaviness and weight. Blonde specialist and #indolaselected creative squad member, Denis Shefel (@shefeldenis), loves to combine a flattering long fringe with long layers, starting at the chin line. He styles the hair using a round brush and finishes with a two-inch curling iron to give pin curls which he gently teases out using his fingers. Clients love the movement this sophisticated shape brings. Even those who are unwilling or unable to spend much time on their hair are able to recreate the look at home and enjoy body and texture in between salon visits! 

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    “Using a demi permanent colour to tone the hair after a freehand balayage application is my go-to technique. It ensures the hair will stay vibrant and shiny until the next appointment”
  • Create Dimensional Colour Ribbons with Color Transformer

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    Your August Newsflash has arrived! In this edition, Ambassador Paddy McDougall will demonstrate how to tone strategically placed ribbons of hair with a fashion shade and INDOLA Color Transformer.Bold shades can be transformed to create dimensional colour with this clever trick:Carefully select ribbons of hair within the top section and pre-lighten using Rapid Blond+ Bleach Powder, then tone with your chosen INDOLA Permanent Caring Color Red & Fashion shade and Color Transformer.It’s possible to use a wide range of our shades for this service, the only limit is your creativity! 

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    Paddy McDougall INDOLA Global Amabassador
  • Introducing Ed(you)cation 2022

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    Get ready for an incredible year of creativity! Discover our 2022 INDOLA Ed(you)cation offering with our brand-new Digital Seminar Brochure. You can view the full Digital Seminar Brochure 

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    Abbey Jarold INDOLA Global Amabassador
  • NEW ED(YOU)CATION FOR 2021

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    To mark the close of 2020 and the beginning of a new year, we have created a new Ed(you)cational program and Seminar Brochure to welcome you into the world of INDOLA Ed(you)cation for 2021! We want to empower you. To give you the tools you need to be fearless in your craft. Knowledge is power, and your power exists within your ability to help your clients discover their true identity. We want to celebrate you, our creative force. We invite you to join Generation INDOLA and start your Ed(you)cation journey with us today! Our new concept for 2021 is geared up with not only a new set of in-person seminars but also a full 360° educational experience including our online education and a monthly delivery of brand-new tutorials, courtesy of our Newsflash segments. We are all individuals and not everyone has the same learning needs. For this reason, we have created a new modular system of Ed(you)cation. All seminars will be tailored to your needs, with our Ed(you)cators designing the perfect education package for you. This will incorporate both our fundamental and creative education, whilst keeping street style looks at the core of everything we do. It’s education for a new generation. Ed(you)cation will include: • Fundamental Ed(you)cation – to cover those essential topics, such as introducing you to Generation INDOLA, a seminar where you will learn about who we are and the products we have to offer. We also have a Colour Seminar to introduce you to the concept and execution of colour. • Creative Ed(you)cation ¬– improve your skills and get those creative juices flowing. Our Get Street Wise seminar will be updated each quarter with the latest looks, services and Blockbuster Techniques from our Street Style Collections. • Digital Ed(you)cation – the digiworld is a great tool to complement your physical education, enabling you to learn in your own time. For 2021, we’re bringing you digital content that will be at your fingertips whenever you need it. Each month we will bring you our Newsflash article, taking you through a salon technique from beginning to end. Every issue will include a step-by-step tutorial, as well as imagery and an expert tip from our collaborators. You will also be able to learn about our new Street Style Collections, with a full set of step-by-steps and video tutorials. • Social Media World – throughout 2021 our Instagram channel will continue to bring you compelling educational content, including #smarttips and full ed(you)cational IGTV sessions – #unitedweedyoucate. Our Hero Seminars for 2021 are: • The Blonding Handbook – Blondes always represent a challenge, but they’re also a way to make your mark in the industry. Learn how to create a fantastic in-salon blonding experience. From simple highlighting techniques to complex corrections, this seminar will equip you to achieve the most brilliant blondes, every single time. • Update & Upskill – a chance to discover the latest innovations from INDOLA. This is the go-to seminar for knowledge of the INDOLA brand portfolio and how you can upskill your services with it straight away. You are officially invited to our ed(you)cation revolution for 2021! Don’t delay, view the full Digital Seminar Brochure 

  • How-To: Colour Melting

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    February has arrived and so has our Newsflash! In this session Paddy explains how to create a perfect colour melt – seamlessly melting a base colour into highlights using our Color Transformer.You can find out more about this technique, along with the video 

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    Paddy McDougall INDOLA Global Amabassador
  • Get the lowdown on our NEW Spring looks with our mini masterclass Ed(you)cation on IGTV! 

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    This month, we’re deep-diving into the #layering technique with our Global Ambassador, Paddy McDougall! As featured in the Street Style Collection, the #layering technique is a versatile way to create a unique colour story for every client, and Paddy has certainly done this with the three looks he has created. Each video explores a look in detail, showing different ways to adapt the technique and/or colour palette to suit your client’s individuality. For the High Contrast Bob, the technique takes ultra-contrasting shades and stacks them together for a full-on statement fringe. When it comes to the Effortless Blonde, the technique is much softer, creating a beautiful combination that blends sand and neutral tones on a lighter base, for a touch of sun-kissed illumination. Finally, for Ash Brown, Paddy uses stronger sectioning and shades that differ in-depth, in order to create a more extreme contrast. Check out all of the masterclasses from our Ambassadors on our IGTV – you can find them under the Ed(you)cation section, or alternatively, simply click 

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    Paddy McDougall INDOLA Global Amabassador
  • How-To: Statement Colour Placement

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    Start the new year by making a statement! This month, Abbey shows us how to create a strong statement colour placement using Rapid Blonde and Colorblaster.You can find out more about this technique, along with the video 

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    Abbey Jarold INDOLA #indolaselected member
  • We are keeping it cool in the new Street Style Collection!

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    Watch as INDOLA Ambassador Paddy McDougall walks us through the creation of this #layering look for our spring Street Style Collection.In this video, we take you backstage during our collection shoot to take a closer look at how Paddy creates the cool Ash Brown look. Paddy´s inspiration comes from the contrasting hair palettes of the ’90s – as he maps out this look, he pays close attention to ensure the synergy is kept between Andy Smith’s haircut and his colour work.When it comes to designing a look for a client, consultation is key; the client’s features as well as their lifestyle play an important part in the creation. Taking these elements into consideration can really elevate your salon service and make sure that every client leaves the salon with a truly personalised look.For our model Samira, Paddy has chosen our new Permanent Caring Color Line Extension, encompassing the beautiful new Ash and Ash Chocolate shades. These beautiful shades work well on Samira´s darker hair colour and create a gorgeous tonal effect, with the darker colour palette coming closer to her face in the underlayer and the lightest shade cascading over the top section of her hair.Recreate Paddy’s look with the formula below:Lower SectionPermanent Caring Color 5.11 + INDOLA Cream Developer 6% -20 Vol. (1:1)Top SectionRoots: Permanent Caring Color 6.18 + INDOLA Cream Developer 6% -20 Vol. (1:1)Lengths: Permanent Caring Color 8.18 + 6.18 + INDOLA Cream Developer 9% -30 Vol. (1:1:2) 

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    Paddy McDougall INDOLA Global Amabassador