10 Hair Color Challenges Every Stylist Faces and How Experts Solve Them
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3 LIVED-IN HAIR COLOR TRENDS TO TRY THIS FALL
Lived-in hair color gets updated with three new techniques from Redken. Thanks to Shades EQ Gloss, these hair color looks are more long-lasting and low-maintenance than ever.
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The Boxy Balayage Combines Box-Shaped Sectioning and Hair Painting
Washington-based colorist Bee Sam likes to think outside the box for inventive coloring techniques.
The Braided Balayage Creates Beautiful Melted Color
A riff on the popular color service that will keep clients intrigued and colorists inspired.
COLORFEST 2023: Color Formulas, Color Artists, and a Color Celebration
Our yearly color formula roundup of some of the most beautiful befores-and-afters, with steps, products, and glowing visuals.
Unlock New Benchmarks For Your Color Business
In 2022, Vish collected data on color usage and costs from more than 2,671,622 services across North America & the UK. The results were a compelling industry eye-opener. Now, you can access real salon data to use as a benchmark for your own color usage and pricing, and make adjustments to maximize your profits.
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Color Formulas: Deep, Rich Color Melts
Stylist and Modern Salon Artist Connective member Stephanie Hodges tells us how to create gorgeous color melts using Matrix products.
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Matrix Introduces Two New Color Innovations
Matrix Introduces new Open Air Pre-Bonded clay lightener and SoColor Sync Acidic “Bronde” toners, for a flawless balayage.
Must-Have Balayage Products and Tools: A Roundup of New Launches and Industry Standards for Your Balayage Tool Kit
For a balayage that is scroll-stopping, colorists need lighteners that lift with predictable results and styling tools that make every service a crowning achievement. The products in this roundup range from new launches to industry standards. You can click right through to learn more about them or to add them to your tool kit of balayage must-haves.
Dimensional Brunette Foilayage Formula + How-To
Dani Washington, stylist and colorist in Knoxville, TN, created this gorgeous, dimensional brunette foilayage using L’oreal Pro and Redken.
Celebrate National Balayage Week Beginning August 16!
Matrix experts share their thoughts about the iconic balayage technique that "colors" the last days of summer, with notes about today's trends, favorite celebrity looks and more.
Hot Tips For Your Summer Blondes And Balayage
What’s the biggest trend in blonding right now? Everyone wants bright, eye-popping color and seriously healthy hair! With Redken, you have both! The best solution for a powerful lift but strong hair, is using a bonder at every step of the service.
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Dimensional, Rooted Blonde Balayage
In this lovely color, a deep root melts into beautiful blonde ribbons.
Lockstitch Foilayage: The Sewing Inspired Balayage Technique by @ashleenormanhair
Creating the perfect Balayage look for your clients can be tricky, especially without a proper technique in your arsenal. With the help of Schwarzkopf Professional’s tbh-true beautiful honest Schwarzkopf Professional Brand Ambassador Ashlee Norman has created the custom Lockstitch Foilayage, a technique inspired by a zigzag stitch on a sewing machine.
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Transformation: From Grown Out to Dimensional Bronde
There’s no better feeling than bringing life back into long, grown out hair. Colorado-based stylist Amy Baugh recently transformed a client who had her first appointment after almost a year without any color service - and you just have to see this high contrast ribbon foilyage for yourself.
Get the Formula for This Glowing Golden Balayage
This summer is all about glowing, sun-kissed hues. Get the steps for this natural golden balayage from Laura Gibson, Rusk global artistic director.
Warm and Banded to Ashy and Blended: Get the Formula and Steps
Six hours and many in-the-moment adjustments created this gorgeous finish from Gabby Vigorito, a stylist in Branford, CT. Get her formula and steps to this hair color transformation.
Bronde, Platinum, Ash, Honey: Gallery of the Most Beautiful, Shiny Balayage
In this gallery of balayage inspo, see how Ellie Toia creates the most stunning looks - plus how she captures her content for social media.