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Adrienne Dara x Shades EQ Hero Service: Honey Melt Technique

Reviewed by Head of Global Education NIVEA FERREIRA Updated On 09/24/2026
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Key Takeaways:

  • The Honey Melt Technique: Introducing the new signature melting technique created by Adrienne Dara, using power placement that blends foils & open-air application for soft dimension accented by pockets of depth
  • New Shades EQ Honey Copper Family: 3 new balanced, warm shades in levels 6, 8, and 9 created, tested and validated by Adrienne in the Redken Labs
  • The Haircolor that Visibly Reverses Damage: Eliminate your clients’ fears with Shades EQ, the #1 demi hair color in the world* that visibly reverses signs of damage in just one use**

* Kline 2024 Professional Hair Color Global Market ** Reverses appearance of damage from roughness, frizz, dryness, and dullness

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Adrienne Dara X Shades EQ Hero Service: Honey Melt Technique

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"I'm excited to have partnered with Redken to bring you a universal foiling technique that is sure to keep the dimension feeling soft yet accentuating a soft shimmer of color. And of course, a zone toning application pattern that ensures even saturation and the perfect melted end result.

For this look, I wanted to give soft warmth with the subtle accents of gold and copper. The honey tone of blended golds and coppers helps to ground the formula and allows for the perfect balanced reflection.

The Honey Copper family is so versatile for all levels and techniques. You can use it within a formula to create both natural looks as well as bolder and more vibrant tones. Honey Copper on its own is equally as beautiful, delivering soft natural gold and copper nuances to the hair."

-Adrienne Dara, Redken Global Artistic Ambassador and Professional Hair Stylist

New Shades EQ Honey Copper Family

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Co-created, tested, and validated in the Redken Labs by Adrienne Dara, the 3 new Honey Copper (HC) shades give you balanced, warm results with its gold/copper reflects and brown to tan background. The result: balanced, warm tones that are universally flattering for all clients.