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Bed Head for Men Launces 2 New Products

Men to BeNoting that from 2007-2012 the growth in the amount spent on men’s hair products was 40 percent and still rising, TIGI is introducing two new products to its Bed Head for Men line. Slick Trick Pomade works well for pompadours ...

New Côte d’Azur Luminous Oil and Imperial Blowout from Oribe

Luxe TreatmentTwo new products from Oribe provide extra luxury to hair and skin. Imperial Blowout transformative styling crème is formulated with skincare technology to create a voluminous blowout that stands the test of time with strength, ...

Ultra CHI Glamfetti Tools

Glitz and GlamSparkle-dusted flatirons and dryers from Farouk Systems Inc. are just in time for the holidays. The Ultra CHI Glamfetti Collection hot tool line features glittery, ergonomically designed tools that create silky, shiny ...

New Vivids Black from Pravana

Back in BlackPravana’s ChromaSilk Vivids line is expanding with the addition of Vivids Black. The dark addition to Vivids allows stylists to deepen, darken or dim Vivids shades—vibrant shades become rich jewel tones, and pastels ...

Glow Dry Oil from Redken

Glow Dry style enhancing blow-dry oil from Redken uses heat-responsive silicone technology for high shine, style and control. The oil can be used with Pillow Proof Blow Dry Express Primer to reduce blowdry time and reduce breakage while ...

Fave4 Launches Shampoo & Conditioner

Pro styling line Fave4—known first four its four hairsprays and then for its four styling creams—is launching shampoo and conditioner. How many? You could probably guess!The two shampoos and two conditioners are designed to mix and ...

New Marrakesh for Men

Craft BrewsEntering the men’s product arena is Marrakesh for Men. The five products all feature natural ingredients, such as hemp seed and argan oils, along with proteins and vitamins to improve the health and appearance of hair and ...

Living Proof's Perfect Hair Day (PhD) Dry Shampoo

Real CleanLiving Proof has launched Perfect hair Day (PhD) Dry Shampoo powered by a tripleaction cleansing technology that absorbs and removes oil, sweat and odor. The brand sought to create a formula that wouldn’t just be an ...

Kenra Color Collaborates with Guy Tang for Metallics Line

Metal GuyKenra Color has announced a collaboration with social media industry icon Guy Tang (Instagram @guy_tang) to promote its new Silver and Violet Metallics line. The blue- or violet-reflecting colors are designed for pre-lightened hair ...

Fuel Hair Introduces Styling Range

Style SavvyFuel Hair is introducing a styling range of products to accompany its existing cut and style tools. The eight-product line includes:Cutting MistCurl Defining LotionNourishing OilFoundation HairsprayVolume FoamSea Salt MistTexture ...

Select Stylists Attend Skyfall Academy with Nicholas French

French InfluenceTwenty-four stylists were selected out of more than 300 to attend a special education event, Skyfall Academy, at Nicholas French’s home in Palm Springs, California, August 29-31. The stylists were chosen as winners of the ...

Tips from the Top: Making the Leap from Cosmetology Student to Salon-Industry Professional

Social Studies: StyleSeat

Stylists, salons and brands are constantly seeking ways to connect with clients in the salon and beyond.StyleSeat is a web and mobile destination that provides an avenue for that connection through stylist profiles and giving clients an ...

What is your color IQ?

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3 Ways to Mix Up the Standard Braid

Pick a PlaitBraids continue to trend in the beauty world. They're popping up at weddings and prom, on beauty bloggers and at salons as quick add-on services. Beyond the standard French, Dutch and fishtail bread-and-butter, stylists are ...

How Marylle Koken Made it in the Beauty Industry

The ProfessorMarylle Koken has made a name for herself as a talented artist and top-notch mentor.Born in Holland and schooled in France, Sebastian Professional International Design Team Artist Marylle Koken left the Netherlands to pursue ...

First Chair Fall 2015 Editor's Note: Focal Point

Focal PointWhile in college, a professor suggested to my class that we consider specialty trade publications for future magazine journalism careers. She told us about the perks of specializing in a niche and falling in love with an ...