OPI Walks the Runway at NYFW
New York Fashion Week has begun and OPI is putting the finishing touch to many designer's runway looks.
by Anne Moratto
FASHION WEEK: TIGI at Walter Baker
Nick Irwin, TIGI Creative Director, created long sleek finishes to celebrate Walter Baker's 2013 Spring Collection, shown tonight at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in NYC
Ask the Experts: Backbar Basics
What complimentary services make the backbar experience better for the client? What are some creative extra services a salon can offer at the backbar? How would you upsell services while clients are at the backbar?
HOW-TO: A Halo of Braids
From session styling to bridal styles to runway hair, Sharon Blain offers customized education to educators and stylists who crave inspiration, education and motivation. Learn how to create this angelic braided updo called, Soft Focus.
NYFW: A Whirlwind of Shows and Style PLUS Fashion's Night Out!
New York's Mercedes Benz Fashion Week is all about style, fashion and HAIR! Check out day one, and FASHION'S NIGHT OUT!
NYFW: TIGI's Nick Irwin at Nicholas K PLUS Skull Cap Accessories
Skull Caps in the final look at Richard Chai? When TIGI's Nick Irwin is the hair lead--you bet!
NYFW: How To Create the Looks at Richard Chai AND Male Models!
How to create the looks seen at Richard Chai's Spring/Summer 2013 show, with Frank Rizzieri and Kevin Ryan for Aveda--plus we talk to male models backstage about their experience!
FASHION WEEK: Rodney Cutler At Tadashi Shoji
Rodney Cutler for Ulta used Redken to create sleek ponytails at Tadashi Shoji presented today at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in NYC.
FASHION WEEK: Aveda for Richard Chai
Frank Rizzieri and Kevin Ryan (for Aveda) created futuristic and sleek silhouettes for the Richard Chai Spring 2013 collection shown today at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in NYC.
Odile Gilbert Kicks Off Mercedes Benz Fashion Week
Odile Gilbert offers steps on HOW TO create this look for Erin Featherston for the Spring 2013 collections shown at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York.
Hearts & Stars From Hawaii
Hearts & Stars, a new brand of professional grade hair care products from Hawaii, announces the launch of Hearts & Stars Shampoo and Conditioner. The products offer a special blend of natural ingredients with no sulfates or parabens.
USB Shaver for Today’s Tech-Savvy Man
Your on-the-go male clients know how frustrating getting a good shave while traveling can be. ShaveTech is now offering a sleek, lightweight design that gives users a USB charging option that will save them not only space but the aggravation of finding a free electrical outlet.
Runway How-to Trends: Voluminous Blowouts and Retro Pin Curls
Blowouts add character to your client’s fabulous hair. The experts at Blow, a New York blow dry bar, have created various catwalk-ready styles for their clients in quick and easy steps that have their clients feeling transformed. In these steps, learn how to create luscious body and pin curls using Blowpro products.
Curl Play
Playing up the texture in your clients’ hair can be easier than you think. Whether you’re creating retro waves, fashioning ringlets, adding bounce and definition or reshaping the curl pattern, here are some ideas for giving clients the hair they crave.
Behind the Cover: September 2012 Texture
The cover style for this issue’s Texture! was created by Kansas City stylist and 2012 NAHA finalist Rusty Phillips.
Corporate and Curly
Every stylist has had a curly-haired client ask for a smooth blow-out in order to look professional at a work conference or to make a good impression at a job interview.
Frizz! The Skinny on Fat Hair
Just when we’re laser focused on the matter and finally winning the battle against frizz, we glance up to notice something on the horizon. Frizz is making a reappearance! But wait. It’s different. It’s—it’s pretty!