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SHADES EQ TRENDING TECHNIQUES

The Redken Team Published On 02/10/2026

In this article:

Espresso Vinyl
Sabrina Carpenter's Record Breaking Blonde
Pearl Vinyl Blondes
Unstoppable Reds
Silver Strong
The 1001 Blondes Collection

Key Takeaways:

Espresso Vinyl offers depth and rich tones for a dimensional brunette.
Sabrina Carpenter's blonde is a trending technique shared by Laurie Heaps.
Pearl Vinyl Blondes enhance dimension with neutralized tones.
Unstoppable Reds feature vibrant shades like Cherry Vinyl and Scarlet Glow.
Silver Strong collection embraces gray hair with icy silver options.
The 1001 Blondes Collection covers a range of blonde shades from icy to golden.

There are endless ways to use the iconic Shades EQ and endless formulations. To help expand your palate, we're sharing some of our favorite trending techniques. From Silver Strong to Unstoppable Reds and Pearl Vinyl Blondes, find your new favorite Shades EQ technique below.

ESPRESSO VINYL

One of the most dimensional brunettes to achieve is Espresso Vinyl. This modern take on a classic brunette offers depth and delicious, rich tones. Discover the formulas and step-by-step guide to creating this gorgeous brunette.

Sabrina Carpenter's Record Breaking Blonde

It's no secret one of the top trends of late is Sabrina Carpenter's Record Breaking Blonde. The unbelievably talented Laurie Heaps shares her tips and techniques for creating that iconic blonde on Redken's Global Ambassador.

PEARL VINYL BLONDES

Enhance dimension with this neutralized, natural Pearl Vinyl Blonde trend. Redken Global Ambassador Philip Foresto shares his technique and formulas to achieve these gorgeous blonde trends.

UNSTOPPABLE REDS

One of the hottest trends of the last few years is Unstoppable Reds. From rich copper tones to deep and vibrant reds, Redken Global Ambassadors Sean Godard and Rachel Redd share their formulas for some of our hero shades - Cherry Vinyl, Scarlet Glow, and contoured Copper.

SILVER STRONG

From embracing your grays to opting for an icy silver, our Silver Strong collection celebrates all the new ways to go gray. Discover our silver shade collection and all the new ways to go gray.

THE 1001 BLONDES COLLECTION

Elevate your blonding expertise with Shades EQ. From creating the perfect icy blonde, strawberry blonde, golden blonde, and everything in between, we've got you covered. Discover some of our favorite blonde trends below from our ultimate 1001 Blondes Collection.

For more Shades EQ resources, be sure to check out our Shades EQ Glossary for everything you may need to know and visit Redken Recipes, our full formula library to discover new Shades EQ formulas.