12 Facts About Hair and Hair Color You Need to Know
At Wella’s Master Color Expert training, attendees learn everything from the anatomy of a hair follicle to how to consult with real clients, to everything in between.
by Jamie Newman
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On the Journey to Become A Wella Master Color Expert: Phase One
Three Master Color Expert participants explain why they signed up, and what they will take away from this experience and back to their own salons.
by Jamie Newman
Lessons from Uber: Demand Based Pricing for Haircutters
Supply and demand, a basic law of economics, dictates pricing in most industries. We haircutters have a lot to learn.
by Ivan Zoot
How To Determine the Ideal Hair Cut Based on Face Shape
Expert tips from Muzaffer Topal, a national trainer for Schwarzkopf Pivot Point Technique.
by Anne Moratto
Drab And Faded To Wow Red
Moonshine Ruiz (@mymanebitchh) of J'Adore on Long Island, New York, wowed us with this makeover we found on Instagram. Here Ruiz shares the details for this faded to wow red.
MAKEOVER: Going Bright Red But "Not Vivid"
Sarai Speer (@saraihairwizard) of ReHab Hair, Kansas City, MO, says this makeover took 3 hours and she charged $250. In this feature she shares the details.
What Do We Mean When We Say "Hair-Replacement Specialist"?
If being a trichologist doesn’t suit you but you love doing hair, you might want to consider specializing in hair replacement.
by Karen Gordon
Balayage Using Four Formulas To Create A Violet Rose Gold
Sami Schneider (@samihairmagic) of House Of Color, Colorado Springs, CO, shares the details for this lovely makeover: "My client wanted a rose gold/blonde/lavender color. She was starting with a natural level 7 root with a remaining level 8/9 Balayage." How-to here.
9 Dos and Don'ts for Holiday Hair
Jenny Savage, Kerastase colorist at Atelier by Square Salon in Las Vegas, gives some helpful hints in surviving, and thriving during, the holiday rush.
by Jamie Newman
Best of Balayage Winner @mtlewisstylist Reveals Her Pravana Formula
Congratulations to @mtlewisstylist for earning first place in Pravana's Best of Balayage contest! Learn how she created her winning look.
HOW-TO: Radiant Skin, Smoky Eyes and Ombre Lip Make the Perfect Holiday Makeup Look
Stylist/Makeup Artist Constantine James, manager of Cos Bar in Highland Park, Illinois, demonstrates how to apply the perfect holiday look for clients, which includes sparkly eyes, ombre lips and a radiant, dewy glow, on MODERN's associate editor, Jamie Newman.
by Jamie Newman
How Hairdressers of Ancient History Styled Hair
Ancient Greek noblewomen, Renaissance beauties, Civil War women—learn how to design the hairstyles that identify them and their place in history from the Hairdressing Archaeologist Janet Stephens.
by Anne Moratto
Damaged Faux Blonde To Healthy Semi Sweet Chocolate
Heather Pizzulli (@hairbyheatha), a design associate at Vito Mazza Salon & Spa, Woodbridge, NJ, says her client has "been a faux blonde balayage for almost 2 years - refusing haircuts and deep conditioners - and ALWAYS flat ironing at 450 degrees. I let her realize for herself that her hair was going to give up at some point and the day I got the text 'I need my hair chopped off and made dark' I immediately made room for her in the book." Details here.
Using Pravana's Blonde Wand for an Express Color Service
Pravana’s Regional Artistic Trainer Lissette Cruz demonstrates how to do a convertible color look using the Blonde Wand and Pure Light Creme Lightener.
by Jamie Newman
Purple Velvet Hair Color Correction
A royal purple color correction broken down, with two formulas and a detailed process.
by Anne Moratto
Binge Drinking During the Holidays
Your body reacts to, and hold consequences for, drinking too much too fast.
Watch: Face-Framing Lunchtime Highlights with Pravana's Blonde Wand
Watch how you can create face-framing highlights with just 15 foils in less than one hour.
by Anne Moratto