The wait is over! O&M CØR.color Nudes dropped this week and the hype was real. We love the earthy, natural tones and the endless possibilities the 5 shades present.
Everyone is dying to know the formulas that were used in the O&M CØR.color Nudes campaign, so we are giving the people what they want. Plus, we’ve got some technical info for you so that the second the new additions hit your shelves, you’ll be ready to paint away!
O&M CØR.nudes Color Profiles
The new CØR.color Nudes come in 5 shades:
- C9.13 Very Light Cool Beige Blonde embraces ash tones with a sparkle of gold for a true cool gold with a soft, sandy finish.
- C10.13 Lightest Cool Beige Blonde achieves a shimmery, cool gold blonde tone with a warm, silvery, natural finish.
- C9.71 Very Light Brunette Ash Blonde is a stunning blend of O&M’s signature .7 brunette series balanced by cool undertones to achieve a diffused latte hue.
- C8.63 Light Violet Golden Blonde harnesses earthy violet hues with glints of gold to achieve a striking rose gold enigma.
- C10.67 Lightest Violet Brunette Blonde is characterized by its light violet hues complemented by O&M’s signature .7 series as a secondary refelct to achieve a soft, diffused violet tone.
O&M CØR.color Nudes Technical Info
The great news is the O&M CØR.color Nudes are just an extension of the CØR.color line. So if you’re creating fashion colors, the application process is exactly the same as CØR.color!
When working with hair that is more than 25% white or grey, you need to add a base shade to your mixture for maximum coverage.
When using as a toner, lighten hair to the desired underlying pigment before applying CØR.nude as toner.
Reference the table below:
| Level | Color Name | Underlying Pigment |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Lightest Blonde | Pale Yellow |
| 9 | Very Light Blonde | Yellow |
| 8 | Light Blonde | Yellow / Orange |
| 7 | Blonde | Orange |
| 6 | Dark Blonde | Orange / Red |
| 5 | Light Brown | Red / Orange |
| 4 | Brown | Red |
| 3 | Dark Brown | Red |
| 2 | Black | Blue |
Permanent Color Application
Application
Apply to clean, dry hair with a bowl and brush.
Mixing
Mix 1 part O&M CØR.nude to 1.5 parts Activator (1:1.5)
Timing
Process up to 30 minutes depending on desired intensity.
Toner Application
Application
Apply to freshly washed, towel dried hair with a bowl and brush.
Mixing
Mix 1 part O&M CØR.nude to to 2 parts 1% OR 1.5% Activator (1:2)
Timing
Process up to 30 minutes depending on desired intensity.
See the formulas for the O&M COR.nudes campaign below!
Butter Blonde Violet
This Lana Del Rey-esque color and cut has us dreaming of slow summertime days. For the most natural looking butter blonde:
First, lighten with O&M Paint Powder Clay Lightener and O&M CØR.color 40vol Activator. Lowlight with O&M CØR.color 8.0 Light Blonde and O&M CØR.color C8.63 Light Violet Golden Blonde. Finally, Gloss with O&M CØR.color C10.67 Lightest Violet Brunette Blonde and O&MCØR.color 0.00 Clear with O&M CØR.color 3.5vol Activator.
Cool Natural Blonde
We all love a sandy blonde. This take on the tone using O&M CØR.color shade C9.13 embraces the ash and plays on golden undertones for a smooth and sandy finish. To recreate:
On pre-lightened hair, gloss using O&M CØR.color C9.13 Cool Beige Very Light Blonde and O&M CØR.color 3.5vol Activator. Process for 20 minutes.
Earthy Blonde
For those who want a darker shade, suggest trying this earthy bronde using the new nudes.
Simply gloss the hair with O&M CØR.color C8.63 Light Violet Golden Blonde with O&M CØR.color 3.5vol Activator. Process for 20 minutes.
Ash Blonde
We predict that this almost silver super ash blonde will be trending spring 2020. To recreate this very light look:
Lowlight with O&M CØR.color 7.03 Beige Blonde and O&M CØR.color 10vol Activator. On pre-lightened hair, gloss using O&M CØR.color C9.71 Very Light Brunette Ash Blonde and O&M CØR.color 3.5vol Activator. Process for 20 minutes.
Deep Sandy Blonde
This down-to-earth blonde is perfect for any season of the year. We love that it’s so natural, yet has an undertone of sparkle. To recreate:
Use O&M Ammonia-Free Keratin Powder Lightener with O&M CØR.color 20vol Activator to lighten. Then, gloss with 1/2 O&M CØR.color 9.0 Very Light Blonde and 1/2 O&M CØR.color C9.13 Cool Beige Very Light Blonde.
Sun-kissed Blonde
For a color that looks like you frequent the beach or sun bathe every day, try out this formula:
Start with O&M Paint Powder Clay Lightener and O&M CØR.color 40vol Activator. Then gloss with O&M CØR.color C10.13 Cool Beige Lightest Blonde.
