An Interview with LoxaBeauty Co-Founder Danielle McDowell
Loxa Beauty, the e-commerce website and mobile app that specializes in selling salon products to consumers while offering salon professionals an online sales commission, has recently launched.
by Anne Moratto
HOW-TO: Rich Ruby Redhead by Aveda's Ian Michael Black
Rich claret-toned reds are skillfully intertwined with vibrant ruby tones to give hair the effect of the shimmering facets of a precious gemstone.
HOW-TO: "Under the Spotlight" Redhead
Create a red that always looks like it’s under a spotlight by Rick Kandasamy, TIGI US Technical Director.
SOMBRE HOW TO: A Soft Ombre Created With Balayage
We love this balayaged ombre formula (AKA "sombre") and finish created by Zsofi from Capella Salon in Studio City, California. When her salon owner Shai Amiel shared the image with us on Instagram by tagging @modernsalon and using our hashtag #hairdressermagic, we knew we had to track down the steps for you!
Bridal Hair Inspired by the Red Carpet
Here are three red carpet trends that will translate beautifully for your bridal clients this season.
Uberliss Hosts First Ever Google Glass Class for Stylists
Old stuffy classrooms are a thing of the past. Uberliss recently offered an interactive online training session for select stylists.
Dwight Miller to Receive NAHA Lifetime Achievement Award
This year, the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) is honoring Dwight Miller, a widely acclaimed World Master Hairdesigner and industry leader, with their North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) Lifetime Achievement Award.
by Anne Moratto
Bosley Professional Helps Stylists Become Hair Heroes
An interview with Eric McLemore, president of Bosley Professional.
by Anne Moratto
COPPER BALAYAGE: Color Inspiration Compared to Color Result
When colorist Taylor Kline of Bear, Delaware, was given a color challenge to create a balayaged red formula, she nailed the results! Check it out.
PASTEL PURPLE: Pearl Frost by Wella's Alexandra Matiz
Cool and pastel purple shade by Wella Top Artist, Alexandra Matiz.
Couture Color: Loose Change and Shiny Penny Looks
John Simpson and Dimitrios Tsioumas team up for a color collaboration after being inspired by the brilliance and shine of precious metal.
Herbalosophy Treats Lucky Salon Owner to IBS, New York & More
Salon haircare brand Herbalosophy gave away a free trip to the International Beauty Show (IBS) in New York for one lucky winner. Eric Hudgins, owner of R.E.H. Hair Designs.
by Anne Moratto
Robb Dubre's Golden Girl Step by Step with Kenra Color
While many colorists think linear, sometimes bringing in an unexpected shape for the color pattern can make those few steps look incredibly complex. Here, Robb Dubre creates dimension and depth at the base for a spring/summer warm up—for maximum impact with (exhale!) minimal foiling.
"Awakening" Redhead by Goldwell's John C. Simpson
The “Awakening” collection is based on world chaos and the day-to-day life we are surrounded by and breaking out of the cocoon, so we can find a new awakening. Check out this redhead by Goldwell's John C. Simpson.
Red and Copper Tones by Farouk Systems' Patrick Kalle
Powerful red and copper tones create strong geometric shapes, revealing the most versatile aspects of a short cut by Patrick Kalle, Farouk Systems Europe Creative Director.
Vignette by Aiden Horwood: Renaissance and Baroque Inspired Hair
Aiden Horwood’s collection ‘Vignette’ is inspired by renaissance and baroque portraits, Victorian photography and silent film stars such as Clark Gable. The heritage fundamentals of barbershop and men’s grooming were applied to each image. Horwood combined traditional finger waves with modern free hand clipper work to create a Renaissance effect.
5 Tips on How to Grow Your Hair Faster
It's the age old client question, "How do I get my hair to grow faster?" Besides recommending hair thickening products or hair supplements, according to Vanity Vixen, Erica Sanchez, owner of Vanity Salon in Boca Raton, Florida, there's other ways you should be sharing with your clients.