Formula Friday: Areté Blush Ember

The perfect strawberry blonde, Blush Ember is the latest creation from artist Abbey Karcz. Elevate blondes for the upcoming spring with the must-have shade.

Recreate the Look

Base Color:

9.34 + 9.4 with 20 vol 

Mixed 1 part color to 1.5 part Transformative Hair Oxidizing Crème Catalyst 

Lightening:

Raw Lift

Artist Lightener Suggestion: Botanical Hair Butter Lightener 

Abbey’s Technique 

Step One: Apply the base color to the roots and extend downward to establish a rich, even foundation.

Step Two: Drag the base color downward into areas where you want lowlights, adding depth and dimension. Focus on creating contrast to enhance the color’s richness.

Step Three: Hand paint blonde in areas where you want to introduce brightness, ensuring the lightest sections are focused around the face for a warm, sun-kissed effect.

Swipe through this Instagram post to master Abbey’s technique step by step!