Introducing Skylight Blondes: The Newest Shades EQ Collection

Written by Redken TeamMay 1, 2025

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Redken is thrilled to unveil its latest innovation in blonde hair color: Shades EQ Skylight Blondes. The new collection, which features four expertly calibrated shades, is designed to neutralize undertones and create natural-looking, radiant blondes. Developed with advanced dye calibration, Skylight Blondes takes the guesswork out of toning—eliminating the fear of over-toning while maintaining the natural depth and gorgeous dimension your blonde clients crave. 

Whether you're creating a stunning blonde transformation or refining a previously lightened look, these new shades deliver consistent, customizable results behind the chair. Read on to learn all about these new shades from Redken’s Global Director of Artistic Development for Color, Sean Godard

Redken Skylight Blondes Collection

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Skylight Blondes: Meet the New Shades

The Skylight Blondes collection introduces two new shade families to the iconic Shades EQ Gloss portfolio: 

  • Natural Pearl (NP): Blue/violet reflect 
  • Natural Violet (NV): Violet reflect

Both of these new shade families are formulated with Redken’s brown-to-tan background, which helps ensure a luminous, natural-looking blonde result that’s never flat or overly ashy. 

Redken Shades EQ Skylight Blondes Collection 2025

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New Shades Include: 

  • 010NP Pearlescent Luster 
  • 08NP Opal Shimmer 
  • 010NV Iconic Lilac 
  • 08NV Lavender Jewel 

The new Skylight Blondes collection delivers soft, modern results on high-level blondes—without the risk of dulling the hair’s brightness. 

Skylight Blonde Transformations

Want to see these new shades in action? Below, discover three stylist-approved formulas using the Skylight Blondes collection to inspire your next blonde transformation.

Skylight Blonde Hair Color by Redken

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Skylight Blonde

This bright blonde look utilizes 010NV Iconic Lilac and 08NV Lavender Jewel to create a balanced, dimensional blonde. It’s perfect for clients seeking a fresh, luxurious blonde with depth and shine.

Redken Jeweled Skylight Hair Color

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Jeweled Skylight

This dimensional look uses a mix of lightening techniques and strategic placement of 07N Mirage, 08NV Lavender Jewel, and 010NV Iconic Lilac for a rich, multi-tonal blonde. The combination of shades creates a beautiful "jeweled" effect that’s ideal for clients who want a sophisticated, lived-in blonde that shimmers from every angle. 

Pearlescent Skylight Hair Color by Redken

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Pearlescent Skylight

This illuminating look combines lightening with 010NP Pearlescent Luster and 08NP Opal Shimmer to create a radiant blonde. It emphasizes shine while enhancing natural highlights for a truly luminous effect. 

Redken Shades EQ Gloss Skylight Blondes

Where To Find Shades EQ Skylight Blondes  

Bring brilliance to every blonde with the new Shades EQ Skylight Blondes collectionnow available at SalonCentric. Head to a SalonCentric store near you or shop online to explore the full collection and level up your blonding services this season.