Kenra Formula: Neon Mania by Guy Tang
Neon shades are the newest evolution of the ’80s trend, as shown in the Kenra Color Creative Neon collection.
Victoria Wurdinger
Contributor
A former cosmetology textbook editor, Victoria Wurdinger has visited salons from Moscow to Miami. She was the first beauty journalist to win an international award for her coverage of the British Hair Fashion industry, the first to visit salons in the former East Germany one month after the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the first to conduct a photoshoot in Moscow’s Red Square for a beauty magazine after the break-up of the U.S.S.R. As a freelancer, Victoria has written for dozens of publications, including Modern Salon, Hairdressers Journal (UK), Top Hair (Germany), Color & Style, Celebrity Hairstyles, Longevity and Drug Store News, as well as several websites. Additionally, she has developed educational programs and DVD scripts for dozens of publishers and marketers. The winner of several American Society of Business Press Editors awards, Victoria is the author of numerous books, including Competition Hairdesign, The Photo Session Handbook, 101 Quick Fixes for Bad Hair Day and Multicultural Markets. For the latter, she conducted extensive historical research, sometimes working with Spanish translators to explore early methods of hair styling in the Latino community. Multicultural Markets contains the never-before-published history of ethnic beauty culture in the United States.
Joico Formula: Confetti by Sue Pemberton
A sweet, edgy look by Sue Pemberton bursts with Joico candy-colored vibrancy.
Paul Mitchell Formula: Blushing Berry
Bursts of Paul Mitchell bright berry and a new base create freshness for fall. Demi shades are ideal for frequent color changers.
It&ly Hairfashion Formula: Savannah Tan by Federica Trerè
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CHI Formula: Swirl Technique by Patrick Kalle
Farouk Systems Artistic Director Patrick Kalle created this look from the CHI Move collection, showcasing tons of direction and movement by using diagonal layering.
Eufora Formula: Beach Balayage by Mirza Batanovic
Mirza Batanovic, Eufora style director, creates a bold statement with Eufora’s beach-inspired balayage. It's a look that works well on men, too!
Aveda Formula: Eclipting Technique by Ian Michael Black
Ian Michael Black, Aveda global artistic director for hair color, implements the "eclipting" technique, focusing color at the front hairline to flatter the face shape and complement the cut.
Aloxxi Formula: Corset Placement by Marilyn Cole, Rocco and Peggy Wright
With a touch of romantic influence, this Aloxxi technique creates a corset of color with the focal point on the top and sides. Minimal color placement creates maximum impact.
Alfaparf Milano Formula: Sun-Spun Splendor
The Alfaparf Milano colorist team created a warm brunette with natural progression that imitates the gradient of a warm sunrise sky.
Rusk Formula: Silver Chic
Polished silver gets a modern, youthful laid-back twist with Rusk’s light-reflecting shades of gray swept into a perfectly imperfect bun.
Pravana Formula: Express Beach Babe by Nikki Lee
Pravana artist Nikki Lee elevates the beach-babe blonde look by quickly adding pops of bright strands that would normally require multiple formulations. The new Blonde Wand tool by Pravana makes it possible in seconds.
Goldwell Formula: Creamy Sherbet by Rosa Hawkins
Goldwell National Artist Rosa Hawkins creates a creamy, neutral background punctuated by Goldwell hues of lemon, orange and tangerine to create a sophisticated look with a playful edge.
Locs take a long time to grow, so why cut them off?
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5 Fast, Free Ways to Fill Your Book
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Fearless Haircolor Changes from Solo Artist Rachel Carranza
Rachel Carranza (@gypsydreamhair) says she watches an educational video every single day, and it shows. Her classic yet trendy color changes are getting attention everywhere and are in huge demand in her Gypsy Dream Hair suite.
Perseverance Pays
When Julie Jardine-Bianco moved from California to Minot, North Dakota, building a business from zero wasn’t even the biggest test of her career commitment.
Why the New Barber Battles Could Hinge on a Name
The same month that Antonio Heath became @tonytonsorial, the old-school barber with a new Sola Suite and an Instagram account started breaking the Internet as one of the best barbers in Metro Detroit.