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Goldwell Unveils Velvet Gradients: A New Dimension of Collaboration, Colour and Creativity

Two models with gradient hair

Goldwell is turning up the volume on colour with the launch of Velvet Gradients! Its bold new campaign, designed by stylists for stylists. Blending vibrant self-expression with global salon ingenuity.

A global stage for artists to collaborate

As Goldwell enters a new era, the brand’s stylist-centric mindset is taken one step further as it puts colour creators at the centre of everything. In the spirit of co-creation, the Velvet Gradients campaign marks the first ever Goldwell Color CoLAB - a coming together of diverse global voices to celebrate colour, creativity and innovation.

Colourists and friends of the brand Salome De Wet, Zachary Norman, Peter Wu, and Neil Barton joined forces with leading forecaster Jane Boddy to unlock new perspectives and create a fresh new colour palette to inspire colourists across the globe.

“With Velvet Gradients we set out to showcase hair artistry and the power of collaboration. It’s incredibly inspiring to witness the result – our Color CoLAB uniting to create looks which shape the future of colour.”
— Bettina Schupp, Vice President Brand Development, Kao Salon Global

A celebration of craft and colour

Goldwell empowers stylists around the globe to explore seamless tonal transitions through the lens of velvet. Bold yet wearable, these colours serve vintage elegance with modern vibes.

The colour story is fuelled by the modern romanticism of catwalks and beauty trends—resulting in looks that combine contemporary edge with a timeless vibe.

Color CoLAB member and trend forecaster Jane Boddy commented: “This campaign is about seamlessly merging boldness with softness. It reimagines a romantic and nostalgic aesthetic but through a modern lens, offering a fresh and updated perspective.”

Learn the Summer Trend: Velvet Melt

Before

  • Natural level 7
  • Regrowth 7G
  • Mid-lengths and ends 8G

Before and after side by side

Expert tip

Apply the lightener using back-to-back foils in thin sections, making sure to saturate thoroughly. Leave 1–2 cm clear of product at the roots. After all foils are in place, mix a new batch and apply it to the previously non-colour-treated regrowth area.

Step 1: Pre-lightening and silverising

Applying lightener on hair

Application

  1. Apply Structure Equalizer on the full head.
  2. Start with a back-to-back full-head foil application, leaving out 1–2 cm of the regrowth.
  3. Apply freshly mixed lightener on the regrowth after finishing the foil application on the mid-lengths and ends.

Back-to-back foils (mid-lengths and ends)

  • 35 ml LightDimensions SilkLift Developer 6% (20 Vol.)
  • + 25 g LightDimensions SilkLift Strong
  • + 3 pumps LightDimensions SilkLift 2in1 Serum

Application on regrowth

  • 35 ml LightDimensions SilkLift Developer 6% (20 Vol.)
  • + 25 g LightDimensions SilkLift Strong
  • + 3 pumps LightDimensions SilkLift 2in1 Serum

Full-head application at the basin

  • 40 ml System Developer Lotion 2% (7 Vol.)
  • + 10 ml Colorance 10BS
  • + 10 ml Colorance Clear

Step 2: Colour

Pink Ash

Apply on the regrowth and stretch 2–4 cm away from regrowth.

Applying pink colour near roots

Bellini

Apply next on mid-lengths and blend, avoiding harsh lines.

applying colour on mid lengths

Dahlia

Apply on ends and blend.

Apply colour on mid lengths

The product

The Velvet Gradients looks are created with LightDimensions, Goldwell’s next-generation lightening technology, System Developer with its unique Bond Pro+ bond repairing technology, and Colorance, offering multifaceted colour while keeping hair looking and feeling healthy.

Supporting Offers (July–August 2026)

We’re supporting this innovation over July–August with these fantastic offers so you can recreate and offer this on-trend service to your clients:

Goldwell Colour Tubes 4 for £8 each.

Goldwell Colorance Gloss Tones 3 for £6 each.

Goldwell System Developer 2 for £8 each.

Goldwell Oxycur Platin 9+ Lightening Powder Dust Free 2 for £14.50 each.

Offers run from July–August 2026.

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