With many schools opening this week and the next, many clients are surely looking to start the year with a bang. These hair colors from our #HolisticHairTribe may help inspire you.

Chalkboard Hair Color Formula

Hair by Hannah Joy Yancey

Green hair, don’t care. This hair color is a challenge to achieve. But with Oway Hmelt Pure Pigments, it’s a walk in the park!

Prelightened to Pale Yellow

Color: 40g Oway Hmilk No Stress Conditioning Treatment + 40 drops of Oway Hmelt Green Harmony

Pink Pearl Hair Color Formula

Hair by Carrie Pike

When a client wants a big change but still wants to look natural, a colormelt or shadowroot is the way to go. It’s a fun way to incorporate color, dimension and create that seamless root-to-end finish.

Color: Oway Hcolor 6.77 Deep Purple Dark Blonde + Oway Hcolor 11.17 Frosted Platinum equal parts + Oway Hcolor 0.7 Purple Booster/Tone Corrector (about a dime size) + Oway Htone 9 Volume Cream Developer

Watercolor Burst Hair Color Formula

Hair by Kai Fujimoto

Got clients looking for mermaid hair inspiration? Look no further than Kai’s works! He makes stunning hair colors using our Oway Hmelt Pure Pigments.

Roots (Blue): 40g Oway Hmilk No Stress Conditioning Treatment + 120drops Oway Hmelt Blue Charm + 80drops Oway Hmelt Mysterious Purple

Mid-Ends: 100g Oway Hmilk No Stress Conditioning Treatment + 100drops Oway Hmelt Mysterious Purple + 20drops Oway Hmelt Blue Charm

Processing Time: 30mins

Washed with Oway Silver Steel Hair Bath

Pastel Smudge Hair Color Formula

Hair by Gombos Timea

Unicorns are a popular choice for many kids when choosing their back-to-school supplies. Why not take inspiration from that?

Pre-lightened with Keratin Blue Lightener

Roots: O&M CØR.color 0.66 Violet Pure Color + O&M CØR.color Lilac Toner + O&M CØR.color 0.00 Clear with O&M CØR.color 20 vol Activator

Toner for part two: O&M CØR.color Lilac Toner + O&M CØR.color 0.00 Clear with O&M CØR.color 3.5 vol Activator

Toner for lengths: O&M CØR.color Platinum Toner with O&M CØR.color 3.5 vol Activator

Rinse with O&M Seven Day Miracle Moisture Masque

Mauving Up Hair Color Formula

Hair by Jessica Mattevi of Hustle + Heart Salon

If your clients want a bold hair color but want to make sure they can rock it at school, this melted mauve is a perfect choice. The melted technique makes the hair color easy to maintain.

Base (Blended Down): 30g O&M CØR.color 4.66 Intense Dark Violet Brown + 1 inch of O&M CØR.color 0.11 Ash Pure Color with O&M CØR.color 10 vol Activator

Melted Through Ends: 20g O&M CØR.color Lilac Toner + 10g O&M CØR.color Silver Toner with O&M CØR.color 5 vol Activator

Almond Crayon Hair Color Formula

Hair by Kristen Kneeland

Getting rid of brass can be a real struggle. Kristen recommends using the process and formula below for clients trying to get rid of yellow undertones.

Foils: Oway Hbleach Butter Cream Lightener + Oway Hcatalyst 20 Volume Cream Developer

Toner: Equal Parts Oway Hcolor 11.17 Frosted Platinum and Oway Hcolor 9.1 Ash Very Light Blonde with Oway Hmilk No Stress Conditioning Treatment + Oway Htone 9 Volume Cream Developer (1:1.5)