3 Redken Artists Spill Their Shades EQ Secrets
From toning the perfect blonde shade to adding a burst of shine for the perfect color refresh, Redken Shades EQ demi permanent color is a pro’s secret weapon behind the chair. In need of some color inspiration? We reached out to three top Redken Artists for their tips and tricks for maximizing SEQ color results on clients.
Read on to discover their favorite shades and formulations!
Shannon VanFleet
Redken Artist
“I love shades EQ for its sheer finish and amazing shade selection! You have total control when formulating. Do you need a warm background? Cool background? Or no background at all? You can then choose what tone you need in with that background. It's amazing!
My favorite go-to shades as of late are 07p and 07n. Something so cool about those shades is that they both have the same tone (blue/violet) but feature different backgrounds. 07p has a gray background and 07n has a brown background. 05rv is another one of my favorites! I like to mix it with clear or 09rb for a super gorgeous rose gold.
Shades EQ is perfect for toning blondes because it is sheer, so you get the benefits of toning without darkening them too much to where they feel like they lost their brightness.
The reds and coppers are amazing for adding shine and reflection to brunettes and refreshing redheads! It gives just enough pigment to be present without being overpowering.”
Ashley Hinkle Brace
Redken Artist
Shades EQ lover going on year 12
I love Shades EQ and there are so many awesome combos. I glaze just about every guest that comes in. One of my favorite glazes for my brunette beauties is 06aa=08wg+splash of 07N this creates amazing caramel color for fall.
On my blondes I live for 09P. This is everything for creating the perfect icy opalescent blonde. Add some crystal clear for shine and a level 12 on those girls that want to be blonder than blonde.
Kyle Pinneo Redken Artist
I love SEQ because it's perfect for any and all types of hair. As a colorist I love that I have a color line that allows me to refresh any color safely with no added damage because of its acidic pH. Not only that but the amazing shine my guests leave the salon with is reason enough to love SEQ.
SEQ Gloss is my go to color for all my refreshers, glazes, toners and color correction but it's all about that SEQ cream for my lowlights or when I'm looking for deeper end result.
I find myself always grabbing for the Pearl family in SEQ Gloss. They make such beautiful toners on pre-lightened hair.
The NB family is my must have when creating a shadowed or dropped root. They provide a beautiful shadowed result after a fresh highlight that isn't too hollow.
Lastly I couldn't live without 000 Crystal Clear. It's the perfect tool to add amazing shine as a stand alone or utilize it to dilute any of the amazing SEQ Gloss colors to create more transparency or lighten your tone.
Loved these tips? Make sure to share your favorite way to use SEQ in the comments section below!
