Alterna’s 2015 collection marries the brand’s core cutting techniques with modern geometrics, creating unique, convertible looks that celebrate the differences in uptown/downtown style.“Individuals alter their personal ...
by Elizabeth Jakaitis
“Some hair styles come and go, but classically clean lines and form are timeless for a great finish,” says Aileen Nunez, Andis international manager of education and style. “Andis clippers, trimmers and dryers in talented hands ...
by Elizabeth Jakaitis
It's a MatchPomades. Waxes. Gels. Clays. Do you have a firm grasp on what they are and when they should be used? Although picking product for men’s styles doesn’t have to be cut-and-dry, it certainly ...
by Lauren Quick
This summer is all about polish, according to Rocky Vitelli, global artistic board member for Farouk Systems.“Men today are not afraid to mix up their looks,” Vitelli says. “Many are keeping their hair a bit longer to ...
by Elizabeth Jakaitis
These 5 redheads are all members of the same family (nieces, cousins, that kind of thing). All but one has been blessed with this natural shade. Can you guess which one?The NOT natural red head (what we call "Red By Choice") went ...
Colorist Amanda Stone (Instagram’s @yourfavoritehairstylist) created this “Bleeding Ombre” look. It’s a one shot process for creative colors!“By allowing the blonde ends to soak momentarily in the shampooed red ...
You know what they call a band that plays other bands music? That’s right, a cover band. And for most of us as hairdressers, we have been playing other people’s music our whole career. We have been recreating looks other ...
Sadie Gray (@sadiejcre8s), based at Deja Vu Salon, Santa Rosa, California, posted this gorgeous transformation on Instagram and we had to know more."This is Marisol," Gray says. "She is a natural level 4 with ...
Steph at The Establishment WI, an Aveda Salon in Milwaukee, WI (@establishmentwi), gave her client a 'grayish tone.'"We pre-bleached and then I toned with 60g ASH + 60g liquid + 3g It BGR in DEEP ...
This summer is all about polish, according to Rocky Vitelli, global artistic board member for Farouk Systems.“Men today are not afraid to mix up their looks,” Vitelli says. “Many are keeping their hair a bit longer to allow for ...
by Elizabeth Jakaitis
San Diego’s Bellus Academy, known for premier cosmetology curriculum, teamed up with hairstylist DJ Muldoon of The Factory salon and educational space to create signature precision barber cuts. Inspired by the era hair of Boardwalk Empire ...
by Elizabeth Jakaitis
It used to be all about Fitbit, but suddenly tracking your fitness has become a competition in itself. The good news is that when the market floods, the prices drop. Still, how can you choose among the many wrist bands and clothing clips you see ...
Last Monday, May 18, salons across the country participated in the Rock the Cure Cut-a-Thon to help City of Hope raises funds to fight cancer. If your salon was unable to hold a cut-a-thon on that day, or if you didn’t know about the ...
Matthew Morris has always been drawn to greasers, outsiders and ’50s and ’60s screen idols. His passion for men’s hair has grown since being named Artistic Ambassador for grooming line Baxter of California.When Matthew Morris ...
by Elizabeth Jakaitis
“You may know me as the person who introduced eyelash extensions to the world, but you might not know that I have been battling lyme disease, chronic erlichiosis and babesiosis for 30 years,” says Sophy Merszei, founder of NovaLash. ...
Beards aren't back---they never went anywhere--they are just getting their fifteen minutes of well-deserved hairy fame. From 'Fear the Beard' to Lumbersexual, there are many styling movements that men can attach to and ...
Ashlyn Kirkpatrick ( @amkb_9 ) said "this beauty decided to go from platinum to copper red. As always, pictures never do any justice but it’s stunning, healthy and shiny."HAIRCOLOR: All Nutrient4RC, 5T and a little ...