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Going Lighter With a Bit of a Shag
Jessica Mendieta (@jessdomyhair) of the Butterfly Loft (@butterflyloftsalon) in Los Angeles, CA, had a fun opportunity with her client."Jana came in wanting an edgier look," says Mendieta. "I gave her a shaggy haircut, and decided ...
THE FIX: Red Box To Breathtaking Classic Sombre
Staci Laskowski (@hairby_staci) of Riot Hair Lounge, Delray Beach, Florida, had some concerns when client Jeanette came in looking for a change. "She has been using box dye RED RED for 2 years and came to me wanting a natural looking ...
Pravana Teams Up With Guy Tang to Create the Pure Enlightenment Balayage Kit
Pravana introduces the new Pure Light Balayage Lightener, a specially formulated lightener designed for the artistic, free-hand form of highlighting known as balayage. Pravana partnered with hair guru and Balayage expert Guy Tang to develop the ...
COLOR CORRECTION: The Most Perfect Blonde Sombre
Robin Del Toro (@ms_robinita) of The Cutting Room Salon, Tracy, CA, continues to WOW us with her transformations and beautiful color designs. This is one of our favorites of all time. "My client Camilla, went to another salon asking to be ...
DRAMATIC TRANSFORMATION: Oh My To Royal Elegance
Julie Mueller (@spectraltones) of Stay Gold Salon in Fullerton, California (@staygoldsalon), specializes in vivid colors and precision cuts. She got an opportunity to put that expertise to work with guest Elise."Elise arrived with faded ...
HOW-TO: Cheshire Cat Color
“Imagination is the only weapon in the war against reality,” said the Cheshire Cat, the inspiration behind this purple balayage with touches of pink by Yesenia Solis (@yeessiie), a stylist at Bello Salon in southern ...
TRANSFORMATION: Faded Fun To High Fashion
Amber Mahaffey (@tatted_blondeee) of Amber's Chair, Myrtle Beach, SC, specializes in color correcting, high lift platinums and bright hair. When we saw this faded fashion shade we were curious what she would do! The results, as you see, ...
The Blonde That POPS!
Kelsey Chlopecka (@kelseychlopeckahair) of Adore Hair Studio of Inman Park, Atlanta, Georgia, was there to help out her client using balayage, her specialty. This new client came to Chlopecka (a referral) looking to brighten up her blonde. ...
Balayage with Hints of Pink
Owner and Lead Artist at The Modd Labb in Dallas, TX, we think @jakethegreat_88 has done a GREAT job with this color and style.WELLA FORMULATIONBase: Koleston Perfect 7/73 + /28 + 40 volPreGloss: Color Touch 7/89 + /68 + 1.9Towel dry then apply ...
by Anne Moratto
Classic Blonde To Pale Pink Champagne
Lexie Rogers (@hairbylexie) of Milagro Spa, Redbank, NJ, was there to help her client who had just finished school and was prepping for interviews. "She wanted a new color," says Rogers, who designed a pale pink champagne shade that ...
VIDEO: 8 Shades, 1 Colormelt - How to Create Rainbow Hair Without Transfer or Bleeding
This colormelt features eight vibrant colors inspired by a rainbow sand-art design pattern seen on www.clashist.com. This how-to is proof that you can find inspiration for haircolor anywhere - if you're looking!Here, Pravana Guest Artist ...
TRANSFORMATION: Fairy Tale Blonde and Pink Color Melt
Melissa Meacham, owner of Rogue Hair Studio (@roguehairstudio), created an antique blonde and pink color melt on her client, resulting in an overall look that is fit for a fairy tale.“I was inspired by this beautiful vintage wedding dress ...
How-To: Effortless Balayage + Quick Topknot Tutorial
Sometimes small alterations in color can make a beautiful difference.TeriAnn Eyester, stylist at Salon Nouveau in Bellmore, N.Y., says sun-kissed, textured styles continue to trend this year."Most guests have come into the salon hoping to ...
by Lauren Quick
FORMULA: Silver Blue Melt
We were wowed by this silver/blue melt by Eva Lam (@evalam_) of Vancouver BC and asked for the formula.She shares:Before: She came in with level 7 roots and 4 inches of faded dark brown dye, the rest of her ends were level 9/10 blonde.Bleach ...
TRANSFORMATION: Muddy Gold To Bright Beige
Kiley Potter an artist at Salon Glo in Valencia, CA. and an Artistic Educator for Matrix, is a balayage specialist with a signature style she describes as a "textured unkempt look." When we saw this design on her Instagram page, ...
Hair Painting How-To: Gradual Lightening
Alex Kool (@a_kool), a master stylist and development team leader for RedBloom Salons (@redbloomsalon) in Calgary, Alberta, praises hair painting as one of her favorite techniques.“It creates a beautiful, natural finish that can be ...
TRANSFORMATION: Light, Bright and Seamless Blonde
Jon Alexander Frawley (@jonnystylez), a color and balayage specialist at Bangz Salon and Wellness Spa, Montclair, New Jersey, had an exciting opportunity with his client. "I love creating customs colors that are both bold and individual, ...