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BLONDING HAIR COLOR CHART
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OUR MISSION AT AVEDA IS TO CARE FOR THE WORLD WE LIVE IN,

COMPONENTS FOR CUSTOMIZATION

enlightener powder lightener™

Revolutionize your approach to on*- and off-the-scalp applications with

enlightener™ powder lightener for ultimate lightening on all levels.
Low-dust formula creates a cleaner and safer mixing environment in the
salon. Aveda’s signature blend of protective plant oils—certified organic
THE ENLIGHTENED WAY sunflower, castor and jojoba—helps condition hair and infuse it with shine
while its pure-fume ™ aroma of rose, lemon, peppermint and other pure
TO A PERFECT BLONDE flower essences transforms the processing experience.
Discover the many shades of healthy-looking blonde that
you can create and refine with enlightenment blonding.
A comprehensive range of products, it emulates the sun’s
enlightener creme booster ™

natural lightening and is made with certified organic plant Take lightening to the next level with enlightener™ creme booster,
oils to help condition hair for luminous color. From the a protective boosting creme mixed exclusively with enlightener™ powder
purest gold to radiant platinum, guests will see shine and lightener to achieve maximum lift, on and off the scalp, while accelerating
condition in their perfect shade of blonde. decolorization by up to 15 minutes and helping prevent irritation.
With soothing blue camomile, cooling menthol and a smooth consistency
for easy application, it provides a faster, more comfortable experience
for the guest—and for you.

enlightener blonde finish ™

protective toners
Perfect any shade of blonde in just 5 minutes. Designed for quick and
easy bottle applications at the shampoo bowl, enlightener™ blonde
finish protective toners save time and leave guests’ hair perfectly
finished for results that last up to 4 weeks. The gentle gel-creme formula
product selection is 96% naturally derived** and contains Aveda’s signature blend of
protective plant oils—certified organic sunflower, castor and jojoba—
ENLIGHTENER™ FULL SPECTRUM™ PERMANENT
which condition hair and infuse it with shine.
Designed for use after an enlightener™ powder lightener application.

PRODUCT

POWDER LIGHTENER CREME BOOSTER BLONDE FINISH EXTRA LIFT

PROTECTIVE TONERS PASTEL BLONDE SERIES
full spectrum extra lift pastel ™

Use enlightener™ powder

lightener when ultimate lightening
Use enlightener™ creme booster
when on-the-scalp* lightening
Use enlightener™ blonde finish
protective toners in ash, beige or
Use full spectrum™ extra lift
pastel blonde series when lifting blonde series
WHEN is desired for both on-the-scalp* is desired or to accelerate gold to refine the shade of blonde with tone is desired. Designed for
Extra lift pastel blonde series is up to 96% naturally derived** and
TO USE and off-the-scalp applications. the lifting by 15 minutes for after lightening with enlightener™ up to 5 levels of lift to create any
off-the-scalp applications. powder lightener or any time. shade of high-lift blonde, from gold
infused with certified organic plant oils—sunflower, castor and jojoba—
to platinum. to help protect hair during processing and add luminous shine. Completely
customizable, it lightens hair up to 5 levels in just a single process to
Highlights, balayage and all-over All-over blonde, balayage and Finishing service to tone highlights Highlights and all-over blonde practically any shade of blonde, from gold to platinum.
TYPE blonde where ultimate lightening highlights when faster lift or all-over blonde when up to 5 levels of lift with tone
OF SERVICE Extra lifting creme (ELC) can be used alone to create natural, creamy
is desired is desired is desired
blonde results.
Extra lifting creme + pastel tones can be used to create a palette of
LEVEL OF LIFT Ultimate Ultimate None Up to 5
blonde shades.
*Always use enlightener™ creme booster with enlightener™ powder lightener for on-the-scalp applications.

*Can only be used for on-the-scalp applications when used with enlightener™ creme booster.
**From plants, non-petroleum minerals or water. Learn more at aveda.com.
 ENLIGHTENER POWDER LIGHTENER AND CREME BOOSTER
™
ENLIGHTENER BLONDE FINISH PROTECTIVE TONERS
™

formulation guidelines color catalyst™ conditioning creme STAGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT SHADE SELECTION

developer selection guidelines

1 Identify the guest’s natural level.
OFF-THE-SCALP APPLICATIONS
For off-the-scalp applications, use 5, 10, 20, 30 or 40 volume color catalyst™
Identify the required stage of enlightenment to support the desired creme developer, depending on the guest’s desired level of lift.
2 result (see the decolorization chart below). PALE YELLOW ASH (VIOLET) BEIGE (VIOLET/YELLOW) GOLD (YELLOW/ORANGE)

formulation, mixing and

decolorization chart processing guidelines
NATURAL LEVEL STAGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT Enlightener™ blonde finish protective toners can be used
immediately following an enlightenment blonding service
ON-THE-SCALP APPLICATIONS
10 LIGHTEST BLONDE PALE YELLOW or as an all-over blonde finish to refresh dull blondes with BLONDE FINISH 10 VOLUME
For on-the-scalp applications, use enlightener™ creme booster and PROCESSING TIME
ash, neutral or golden tones. PROTECTIVE TONER: COLOR CATALYST™
customize with 5, 10 or 20 volume color catalyst™ creme developer. (WITHOUT HEAT)
ASH, BEIGE, GOLD LIQUID DEVELOPER*
9 VERY LIGHT BLONDE YELLOW
Spray the hair with 1 fl oz/30 ml damage remedy™ 40 g + 40 ml 5 minutes
1 equalizing solution.
8 LIGHT BLONDE YELLOW/ORANGE
mix ratio
7 MEDIUM BLONDE ORANGE Mix 40 g enlightener™ blonde finish protective toner in a Mix enlightener™ blonde finish protective toner in a 1:1 ratio
2 1:1 ratio with 10 volume color catalyst™ liquid developer,*
with 10 volume color catalyst™ liquid developer.* May be
6 DARK BLONDE RED/ORANGE and quickly apply to the hair.
customized with full spectrum™ universal ØN for sheer results.
mix ratio
5 LIGHTEST BROWN RED
Mix enlightener™ powder lightener in a 1:2 ratio with
color catalyst™ creme developer. 3 Process 5 minutes without heat.
4 LIGHT BROWN RED

1:1
3 MEDIUM BROWN BROWN
4
Rinse the hair thoroughly, shampoo with color conserve™ shampoo
and condition with color conserve™ phinish.™
RATIO
2 DARK BROWN BROWN 1:2
RATIO
1 BLACK BLACK
*Use full spectrum™ deposit-only color treatment liquid activator until 10 volume color catalyst™ liquid
developer is available.

mix it up
HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO MIX YOUR FORMULA: FULL SPECTRUM PERMANENT EXTRA LIFT PASTEL BLONDE SERIES
™

• scale • color catalyst™ creme developer • hair color brush

• enlightener™ powder lightener and scoop • non-metallic hair color bowl or • whisk
• enlightener™ creme booster applicator bottle extra lifting creme (ELC) pastel tones
• Creates a diverse range of brilliant blondes • Create customized blonde shades
• Use alone to create natural, creamy • Use exclusively with extra lifting creme to
blonde results create customized blonde shades with up to
mixing and processing guidelines balayage mixing guidelines • Mix with pastel tones to create tonal 5 levels of lift in 1 step
Customize the balayage formula with enlightener™ powder lightener. blonde results PASTEL TONES
1. Choose your preferred consistency. • Lightens hair up to 5 levels
2. Choose the volume of color catalyst™ creme developer based on • Mix with pastel tones to blend small
your desired processing time. For example: If you prefer the thickest percentages of grey (up to 25%)
consistency and a faster processing time, mix enlightener™ powder PASTEL BLUE PASTEL VIOLET
PASTEL
lightener + full spectrum™ universal ØN with 30 or 40 volume YELLOW/ORANGE
OFF-THE-SCALP color catalyst™ creme developer.

STANDARD
RESULTS
30 g (1 scoop)
enlightener™ +
60 ml
color catalyst™
Process up
to 60 minutes
THIN FASTEST
customization guidelines
powder lightener creme developer
For best results, use extra lift pastel blonde series on natural level 6 and above.
30 g (1 scoop) enlightener™
ENLIGHTENER™ COLOR ENLIGHTENER™ natural ash intense ash gold
enlightener™ POWDER LIGHTENER CATALYST™ CREME BOOSTER
FOR powder lightener 60 ml creme booster
ADDITIONAL + + color catalyst™ accelerates timing 30 g (1 scoop) + 60 ml + 30 g
LIFT 1 oz/30 g creme developer by up to
enlightener™ 15 minutes ELC
creme booster
extra light platinum blonde extra light ash blonde extra light golden blonde
PRODUCT CONSISTENCY

extra lifting creme 40 g ELC 40 g ELC 40 g ELC

PROCESSING SPEED

(elc)
4 g Pastel Violet 4 g Pastel Blue 4 g Pastel Yellow/Orange
ENLIGHTENER™ COLOR COLOR VISCOSITY™
POWDER LIGHTENER CATALYST™ HAIR COLOR THICKENER*
PASTEL VIOLET PASTEL BLUE PASTEL YELLOW/ORANGE
30 g (1 scoop) + 60 ml + 8—20 ml

ON-THE-SCALP

60 ml
30 g (1 scoop)
enlightener™ +
1 oz/30 g
enlightener™ + 5, 10 or 20 volume
color catalyst™ ENLIGHTENER™ COLOR FULL SPECTRUM™ formulation and mixing guidelines
processing guidelines
powder lightener creme booster POWDER LIGHTENER CATALYST™ UNIVERSAL ØN
creme developer
For blondes that achieve up to 5 levels of lift with refinement,
30 g (1 scoop) + 60 ml + 30 g mix extra lifting creme + pastel tone + 30 or 40 volume
ON- AND OFF-THE-SCALP color catalyst™ creme developer in a 1:2 ratio.
*Mix thoroughly (45 seconds) with each addition to achieve a creamy consistency.
Process at room temperature for up to 60 minutes. Check regularly Determine the guest’s desired tonal value, and choose the
during processing until the desired level of lift has been achieved.
THICK SLOWEST
1 appropriate pastel tone to mix with extra lifting creme.

hair color cleansing guidelines

protect the scalp When a guest with color-treated hair wants a lighter shade,
Determine the desired level of lift, and choose the appropriate
volume of color catalyst™ creme developer
EXTRA
LIFTING
PASTEL
COLOR
CATALYST™
TOTAL
COLOR
Enlightener™ creme booster is always used with the previous hair color must be removed, as hair color does 2 (You can lighten up to a maximum of 5 levels with extra lifting CREME
TONE
1:2 RATIO MIXTURE
enlightener™ powder lightener and up to 20 volume not lift hair color. creme and pastel tone formulas.)
color catalyst™ creme developer to help protect the scalp 1. Formulation and mixing: Identify the level of colored hair. STANDARD 40 g + 4g + 80 ml = 124 ml
during the lightening process. Determine the guest’s desired level and tone. Use the following
chart to determine the appropriate formula. If no change has SOFT 40 g + 2g + 80 ml = 122 ml
occurred within 10 minutes, rinse the hair, mix the next strongest Mix extra lift pastel blonde series with color catalyst™ in a
3 1:2 ratio.
removal guidelines formula and apply. Enlightener™ powder lightener will work
effectively for up to 1 hour. STRONG 40 g + 8g + 80 ml = 128 ml
REMOVE TONE LIGHTEN 1 LEVEL LIGHTEN 2 LEVELS LIGHTEN 3 LEVELS
Rinse the hair thoroughly with comfortably warm water until the
1 water runs clear. 30 g (1 scoop) 30 g (1 scoop) 30 g (1 scoop) 30 g (1 scoop)
enlightener™
powder lightener
enlightener™
powder lightener
enlightener™
powder lightener
enlightener™
powder lightener
mix ratio
Mix extra lift pastel blonde series in a 1:2 ratio with
1 oz/30 ml 1 oz/30 ml 1 oz/30 ml 1 oz/30 ml color catalyst™ creme developer.
Shampoo lightly with color conserve™ shampoo. Rinse thoroughly, hair detoxifier hair detoxifier hair detoxifier hair detoxifier
2 and squeeze excess moisture from the hair. shampoo shampoo shampoo shampoo

1 oz/30 ml 1 oz/30 ml 1 oz/30 ml 1 oz/30 ml LEVEL OF LIFT COLOR CATALYST™ VOLUME PROCESSING TIME
10 volume 20 volume 30 volume
Condition with color conserve™ pHinish, leave in for 3–5 minutes
™ hot water color catalyst™ color catalyst™ color catalyst™
and rinse.
3 or 2. Application and processing: Section dry, unwashed hair into
5 40 Volume 45 minutes 1:2
Proceed to step 4. quadrants. Begin the application in the darkest area. Apply the RATIO
formula quickly, and saturate the hair thoroughly. Observe the 4 30 Volume 30 minutes
To refine color: Towel-dry the hair, and perform the formulation,
lightening, and strand-test frequently until the desired level of lift
or removal of tone has been achieved.
4 mixing and processing guidelines for enlightener™ blonde finish
protective toners. 3. Removal: Rinse the hair thoroughly, shampoo lightly with
color conserve™ shampoo, rinse and towel-dry. Spray the hair
with 1 oz/30 ml of damage remedy™ equalizing solution, and
comb through to distribute.
4. Recolor: Apply the desired full spectrum™ permanent formula.
*Use full spectrum™ deposit-only color treatment liquid activator until 10 volume color catalyst™ liquid
Note: A test strand is recommended to ensure desired result on
developer is available. previously processed hair.