How are you going with the Pantone Color of 2026: Cloud Dancer? We’re seeing signs of Spring so the lightening times ahead of us predict that this luminescent, pearly blonde will be super-popular.
Let’s hear from one of our most dynamic Spanish colourists, Sonia Jimenez Cambronero in Spain. Where is she seeing the trend heading?
Cloud Dancer in 2026
The Color of the Year, Cloud Dancer, is positioning itself as one of the most in-demand shades in hair salons this season, says Sonia. “Inspired by the lightness of clouds and the serenity of neutral tones. This ethereal hue moves between a soft white, a pearly beige and a very delicate blonde. It’s an elegant, luminous and timeless option for clients seeking sophistication without excess.
Importantly. Sonia advises that Cloud Dancer is not a flat colour. It’s a clean, balanced visual result with movement, where hair quality is just as important as the final tone. “It’s a color that doesn’t allow improvisation. The base must be perfectly worked and the hair healthy, because any imperfection is immediately reflected,” she explains.
To achieve an impeccable Cloud Dancer, Sonia recommends starting from light bases or hair that has been previously lightened in a controlled way, using progressive lightening techniques such as ultra-fine babylights or strategic veils that add light without oversaturating. “The key is not to overload the hair. Less is more. Working with soft lightening and then toning with customized formulas is essential to achieve that signature cloud-like effect,” she notes.
Salon tips
One of the most important professional tips is the use of toners with cool and pearly undertones, combined with subtle beige reflections to avoid an overly white or dull result. In addition, Sonia highlights the importance of at-home maintenance: “Cloud Dancer is a beautiful colour, but it requires commitment. I always recommend nourishing treatments and specific products to maintain shine and the purity of the tone.”
In the salon, this colour can be positioned as a premium service, accompanied by haircare rituals that enhance the overall experience. From reparative treatments prior to coloring to cuticle-sealing protocols after toning, every step contributes to elevating the final result.
“More than a trend, Cloud Dancer represents a new way of understanding color: more conscious, more natural and much more personalized!”
A shade that invites professionals to refine their technique, care for every detail and offer their clients a sophisticated, elegant and thoroughly modern blonde.
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