
How to Build a Sustainable Beauty Career Without Burning Out
LifeSpa leader Ali Yanez explains why strong mentorship, predictable income, meaningful recognition and the right work environment help beauty professionals build careers that last.
Kelly Anne Churnside and her client, Harley, are always ready for an adventure in haircolor. She gives pointers on cut, color (Pravana & Matrix) and style.







Kelly Anne Churnside and her client, Harley, are always ready for an adventure in haircolor. Harley has gone minty with her 'hawk, took inspiration from a macaw and now effectively had Churnside set her hair on fire with color.
Churnside gives pointers on cut, color (Pravana and Matrix) and finish.
GET THE LOOK
THE CUT
STEP 1: Section out a horseshoe at the top of the head and clip out of the way.
STEP 2: Using clippers with a No. 2 guard, shave up the back and sides.
STEP 3: Use shears to blend and clean up edges.
STEP 4: For the horseshoe section, start at the back and travel forward using a slightly graduated technique to create a shorter, playful top that blends into a longer fringe.
THE COLOR
STEP 1: Prelighten hair all over to a level 9 using Matrix Light Master with 20 volume peroxide.
STEP 2: Section out a horseshoe at the top of the head and separate from the shaved sides and back.
STEP 3: Starting with the shaved sides, apply Pravana Vivid Red and saturate fully. Cover with foil.
STEP 4: Paint the top of the horseshoe with Pravana Vivid Orange from base to mid-strand. Blend Pravana Neon Yellow from mid-strand to ends.
STEP 5: Process at room temperature for 25 minutes. Rinse with cold water.
THE FINISH
STEP 1: Cut into the top of the hair using a razor to create texture, movement and bring attention to the detail of the color.
STEP 2: Use Loma Organics leave-in conditioning treatment and Big Sexy Hair Root Pump Plus focused on the base to create lift.
STEP 3: Rough-dry hair (the messier the better!) and piece out the hair with Kenra Volume Spray.

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