Redken's Ambassadors Share Their Shades EQ Secrets For Flawless Blondes

Co-owner of LA's Meche Salon and the haircolor genius behind Hollywood's hottest haircolors, Tracey Cunningham has more than a few go-to Shades EQ formulas for her celebrity clients.

"I use 09RB in golden blonde glosses to make a gorgeous rose gold shade. My favorite formula to play with that brings out my signature colors are 09G, 09AA, O98C, and 09RB."

Silvia has amassed over 500,000 subscribers to her wildly successful YouTube channel, Elle Bangs. On YouTube, Silvia shares her favorite products, styling tips and haircolor must-haves, including of course, Shades EQ!

"08V is great to tone out any brassiness for those clients who like to be a level 7 or 8. Toning those specific levels can be challenging and in order to maintain a nice neutral or cool  shade on my level 7 and 8 clients, I always reach for 08V!"

Cassondra, who was recently named "Best Emerging Haircolorist of 2017" by Mane Addicts and boasts an impressive celebrity client list, also relies on Shades EQ to keep her blonde clients looking fabulous.

"I love using 08Cg on blondes. It gives them a very pretty, sun-kissed golden blonde. Also for platinum blondes, it gives the client a light, natural golden-blonde look. For my clients who are looking to go warmer, I like to use 09AA. It gives a soft, strawberry look. 

With Shades EQ, the possibilities are endless! See below to learn more about when to use each shade for optimal end results. With these tips, you can tone with confidence!

Provides Natural Toning letting you neutralize some warmth.

Provides balanced toning with more cool than warm results.

Provides control of unwanted gold tones resulting in platinum toning.