Platinum Blonde and Blue Men’s Hair Color at Aurelio Salon & Spa in Howell, NJ

Tim came into Aurelio Salon & Spa in Howell, NJ ready for a bold new look. Starting from a natural level 4 medium brown, the goal was ambitious: platinum blonde on the sides and roots, fading into a vivid blue on top. The result required a precise combination of professional techniques and Goldwell’s most advanced color systems.

The Cut

The process started with the haircut — a fade on the sides and back, leaving the top long with a hard part. The cut was designed specifically to complement the color direction: the shorter sides would show the platinum blonde graduation, while the longer top would carry the Elumen blue.

Lightening the Hair

To take a level 4 to the platinum blonde needed for this result, the stylist used Goldwell Silk Lift Strong Lightener — a professional high-lift lightener formulated to lift the hair to the very pale, almost white base required for vivid and pastel fashion colors to show up true and bright. After lightening, the hair was toned with Goldwell Colorance to refine the base and reduce any remaining brassiness. The hair was then shampooed with Goldwell Dualsenses Blondes & Highlights Anti-Brassiness Shampoo to further neutralize unwanted warm tones and preserve the cool, clean blonde needed for the blue to look its best.

Applying the Blue with Goldwell Elumen

The ends were pre-treated with Goldwell Elumen Prepare — a pre-color treatment specifically designed for highly lifted and highlighted hair that prepares the hair structure for Elumen application and ensures even color uptake. Elumen was then applied to the top sections. Goldwell Elumen is an oxidant-free, ammonia-free professional hair color — the first of its kind — which means it delivers intense, vivid color results without adding oxidative stress to already-lightened hair. The blue absorbed evenly and brilliantly across the pre-treated sections.

Finishing with Color Lock

After Elumen was rinsed, the stylist applied Goldwell Color Lock Serum — a finishing treatment that locks in color immediately after the service, intensifies color brilliance, and has been proven to extend color retention by up to 22 washes. For vivid fashion colors that are prone to fading faster than natural tones, this step is especially valuable.

To learn more about men’s color services and fashion color options, visit our men’s hair coloring page or our men’s haircut and styling page. Browse our stylist gallery or view our full salon menu.

Call 732-303-0052 to book at Aurelio Salon & Spa in Howell, NJ.

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