Color

Back From the Red: Copper to Cool Blonde Breakdown

This was accomplished in one four-hour-long session, but the colorist was incredibly attentive and alert. “I checked her hair under the dryer every 10 minutes to make sure her porosity was good."

12 Blondes for Hair Inspiration All Year Long

This gallery of jaw-dropping blondes is sure to help inspire you as summer nears—think babylights, balayage, face-framing lightness and platinum effects in all their sun-kissed glory. Each one is created using Truss Professional.

When Mistakes Happen: I Melted Off a Client's Hair

In a recent post on her Instagram, Philadelphia hair colorist Jess Dworniczak bravely shared a story about every colorist's worst nightmare: she melted off her client's hair. "No, that’s not a euphemism. It’s a short version of the worst moment of my career, and it happened just the other day," she says.

How-To Transition Your Foil Client To Balayage

Sophia Avera demons how to transition your foil client to balayage.

3 Hair Painting Must-Haves to Add to Your Arsenal

The artistry behind hair painting requires mad skill. With three key tools from Product Club, you can seriously bring your A-game.

Ellen's Hair and What Hairstylists Have to Say About It

When Ellen DeGeneres shared about a bad experience with hair color, it triggered a great conversation among stylists about consultations, client expectations, and how everyone can have an off day.

Small Tweaks Make Big Impact: Addressing Splotchy Highlights and Tone

A total overhaul isn't always needed.  This clever colorist knew how to make adjustments that preserved hair health while transforming the overall blend.

Rollers are Your New Best Friend for Balayage

Over the past few years, the trend to make hair coloring more eco-friendly has continued to rise. In addition to companies seeking new ways to make their foils and meches more reusable and recyclable, stylists are taking their own initiatives inside the salon. Norwegian colorist Julie Jakobsen has found success using rollers.

Makeover: Back to Bright Blonde

This client hasn't had her hair colored in two years! See how this colorist brought her back to her desired icy blonde using an interesting bleaching technique and great toning.

Caramel Foilyage On a Level Five Base For Added Dimension

Get the details for this makeover, from soft blonde to a level 5 with caramel highlights, created using the foilyage technique.

Makeover: Cut and Color For the Low Maintenance Client

"Katie hadn't touched her hair in over a year, since I highlighted it last," says Min Kim (@minkimcolorist), Master Color Specialist, Butterfly Studio Salon, NYC.  According to Kim, Katie is a low maintenance girl. Here she shares the details for this makeover.

No-Filter Secrets To Silver Blonde Color

How often does your client come in with an Instagram photo requesting a cool hue that makes you go, “Hmmmm. That’s a filter.” But have no fear--beautiful silver and pearl tones can be done without filters! Here are tips from four top LAKMÉ USA educators for achieving clear, cool blondes.

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Teasylights, Babylights and Foilyage For a Platinum Finish

This client wanted to be platinum. See how her new colorist used a combination of foilyage, teasylights and babylights to accomplish that goal.

Hot Off the Tresses: Hair Color Correction of the Day

Charging $100 an hour, this process took nearly seven hours.

Nine Zero One's Jill Buck Takes Julianne Hough Bright for Spring

Using all Joico products, Jill Buck took Julianne Hough back to blonde, plus explains how to help your clients maintain their own bright color.

TRENDING HAIR: Icey Tones, Textured Cut

This correction of a home hair color mishap resulted in a very chic shade and shape.