Color

TRANSFORMATION: Shorter, Bolder!

Berlinda Anguiano of her private suite Shangri La Hair Studio, Corona California, says "It's funny being on my own because a lot of the time my guests walked through the door, see me and freak out because I'm young. But ...

How-To: Ecaille Color Technique

Ecaille has been buzzing in the haircolor world as of late, and it's not hard to see why.The rich color technique features warm, golden highlights with rich caramel tones and deep mochas—the result resembles the colors in a ...

COLOR CORRECTION: Faded Red To Deep Chocolate

Erica Orsini (@erica_leighxo), an artist at Serene Full Service Salon in Miramar, FL, says "I couldn't ask for a better place to learn and grow." In this case, she had a chance to put that education to work: "My client came in ...

THE FIX: Sweet Sombre

Andrew Jimenez (@andrewzaddyyy) of Orlando, Florida, executed a beautiful transformation on his client sporting a teal ombré covered with a level 4 demi permanent. "She hadn't colored her hair for 8 months," says Jimenez.Here the ...

Zotos How-To: Transition from Single-Process to Dimensional Brunette

This technique by Mike Petrizzi, artistic director for Zotos AGEbeautiful, is designed for that single-process client who suddenly wants a full head of dimensional work. An effective, time-conscious and artistic approach, it will give her the ...

Joico How-To: Freeform Lightening for Sunkissed Ends

Joico Celebrity Colorist Denis de Souza created this seamless look that is replacing ombre by combining high-lift highlights with freeform lightening on the ends.FORMULA AND APPLICATIONNatural level 4Formula 1: UHLMA (Ultra High Lift Matte Ash) ...

Vintage Bourbon Brunette by Keune

This color from the Keune Trend Collection, Tactile Rituals, has a slightly vintage feel. It was created by Keune Haircosmetics, North America, Colorist George Alderete, and inspired by an appreciation for craftsmanship, passion and skill, and ...

Seamless Color Melting

According to colorists at diPietro Todd Salon, based in California’s Bay Area, seamless variation is what 2015 is all about. “With seamless color, we are mirroring the natural fluid beauty that exists in nature keeping color bright, ...

BEFORE & AFTER: Brassy, Grown-out Ombre to Soft Healthy-Looking Brunette

Working as a colorist, you probably come across clients with different hair types and textures every day. The tricky part is when your client comes in and their hair includes all different sizes and types of texture – not just ...

5 Tips for a Dramatic Color Change - Going from Brunette to Blonde

Right now it's apparent; blondes are all the rage on  the runways, red carpets, magazines and trendsetter's social media feeds."From delicious honey 'dos to straight-up platinum, there is a blonde for everyone," says ...

A Rich, Shining Brunette by Kelly Gibson with Formula

Kelly Gibson (@kelligirl1114) , an educator with Paul Mitchell, was teaching a class and this model's shining brunette finish was the result of one of Gibson's demonstrations.  The ShinesXG line from Paul Mitchell was ...

FORMULA: A Bombshell Brunette with Shine and Dimension

There is great gray coverage that still reflects plenty of light and shine in this beautiful brunette finish.  It was achieved using new Koleston Perfect INNOSENSE, a hair color offering an innovative dye technology. It reduces the risk of ...

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Blurred Vision

Blurred lines are everywhere—from makeup and fashion, to photography and that song that’s been stuck in your head since last summer. According to trendsetters at Redken, it’s also a haircolor technique that will continue to be ...

Blurred Vision: Redken's Blur Technique in Action

Blurred lines are everywhere—from makeup and fashion, to photography and that song that’s been stuck in your head since last summer. According to trendsetters at Redken, it’s also a haircolor technique that will continue to be ...

Pixie Cut and Color Transformation by Studio MZ Salon and Spa

John Anthony Marinucci and his team at Studio MZ Salon and Spa share a cut and color transformation to a chic pixie cut with red to brunette fade.

Goldwell Presents New Stay Cool Shades for Blondes and Brunettes

New from Goldwell is four new Colorance Stay Cool shades for blondes and brunettes.

HOW-TO: Low-Maintenance Chocolate Balayage Hair Color

Lyndsay Ellis, Hair Designer/Make-up Artist at Regis Hair Salon in Findlay, OH, recently gave her natural level 4 client low-maintenance balayage highlights.