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Framar Arrives at Cosmoprof and Armstrong McCall
Framar products can now be found in all CosmoProf and Armstrong McCall stores nationwide.
by Anne Moratto
MAKEOVER: Blending Cut And Color For A Magnificent Finish
Meagan Reitz (@meaganreitzhair) of Skin Bliss Spa and Salon, Albuquerque, New Mexico, wowed us with this makeover that we found on Instagram. We contacted her to get more details. Here she shares the how-to.
CORRECTION: Grown Out, Faded and Damaged To Ice White
Vanessa Castro (@extraglossy_) from NYC says she is "obsessed with doing hair - especially color corrections. I love that they challenge me to think and always try new things." Here she had an opportunity to meet a challenge head on in a correction that took 6 1/2 hours.
MAKEOVER: Four Sessions To Silver
Kim Bruce (@themisfitblonde), co-owner of Monroe on Mane (@monroeonmane), Sturbridge, MA., specializes in blondes and hairdressing. "This guest has been a client of mine for almost a year now. It has taken four sessions to achieve our desired shade of silver blonde." Here Bruce shares the details for the transformation.
Icy Elegance with Neon Teal Tips
Ice with a touch of neon. Get the formula!
by Anne Moratto
MAKEOVER: No Hassle Pixie
"This client had thought about cutting her hair for months. She was leaving out of country to make the world a better place and didn't want the hassle of dealing with long hair throughout her travels." Dani Emerson (@hairdodanigirl) shares details for the makeover.
Becoming A Rapunzel: Extensions To The Rescue
This client's continued goal is to get longer, lighter and fuller hair through extensions.
2 How-Tos: Blonde & Pink Strobing Using Matrix SoColor
Matrix U.S. Artistic Director Danielle Keasling shows how progressive the SoColor line can be, demonstrating multiple finishes on two very different models—one with a more classic and luxe finish, and one with a fun, fashionable look.
COLOR CORRECTION: She Let Me "Play" With Her Hair
Jessica Love (@jessicaa_lovee) of The Woodlands, Texas, revealed her artistic abilities through this color correction by creating an astonishing masterpiece. Love actually approached this client outside of the salon stating that she had a vision. "I got inspired and couldn't help myself but to ask if she'd come in and let me play with her hair," says Love. "We clicked instantly and booked an appointment." Here's the how-to.
MAKEOVER: Softening Lines To Create A Cool blonde
Lauren Kovalick (@laurkhair) of Bombshell Salon (@Bombshellsalon), Ellicott City, MD, says her guest "came to us with a grown out ombre that had really harsh lines. Our goal was to create a more organic balayage of blonde and her natural with cool tones running thru the ends.” Here she shares the details for this makeover.
MAKEOVER: Too Subtle To Too Fab
Kelsey Brogan (@kjb_hair), a Redken Color certified artist from Mequon, Wisconsin, says she has a "passion for making people blonde!!" Here she had the opportunity to put that passion to the test. "This client came in with previously subtle highlights feeling very dull and wanted a complete makeover." Brogan first cut off about 6 inches and then got busy with color. Here she shares the how-to
Makeover: Years Of Henna To Silver
Jamie Millmather (@jmillmather) of La La Luxe Salon, Providence, Rhode Island, is a certified Wella master color expert and a Wella brand educator. Client Renee “was referred to me by another hairstylist when she wanted to take the journey to silver hair." Here Millmather shares the how-to.
Balayage For A Brighter and Dimensional Design
This client wanted brighter, cooler-toned highlights...but she didn't want to sit in the salon for hours. Here's how her colorist, Sharon So, made her wish come true.
Salon Tour: The Sapphire Room at Sola Salon Studios in Pasadena
Guests receive star treatment at The Sapphire Room at Sola Salon Studios in Pasadena.
by Anne Moratto
MAKEOVER: Balayage and Babylights For A Better Blonde
Lakme USA educator, Ashley Feht (@ashleyfeht) says she wanted to brighten up her client's shade. She used a combination of balayage and micro-weaving to achieve these gorgeous results.
Color Correction: Grown Out To Modern Sombre
Master Colorist at Trio Salon Chicago, Educator and North American Goldwell Artistic Team member Daniel Rubin (@djrcolor) says it's been almost three years since this client has been to a colorist. "She is a new client to me and wanted a full head of painted hightlights." Here Rubin shares the details for this makeover.
The Warm to Cool Blonde Hair Color Hacks Every Colorist Should Know
Those sunkissed, balayaged locks that were on point a couple months ago are not cutting it now that winter is here. This time of year, ashy, muted blondes are the name of the game.