Ask the Experts: How Do I Achieve a Perfect Blow Out?
David Dieguez, creative director and key stylist at Blow salon in Manhattan, has styled the tresses of celebrities like Molly Shannon and Abigail Breslin.
Economic Style
You may be experiencing clients who are cutting back—turning to box color, visiting cheaper salons or stretching appointments.
Making Cut and Color Work in Harmony
Making cut and color work in harmony requires communication between cutter and colorist. When you customize the look for each client, you’ve got an original composition.
Beth Minardi on 'Shiny Silver'
The client spends a lot of time in the sun and her white hair is yellowing. She tried using Matrix So Silver Shampoo, but it did not completely solve her problem.
Intercoiffure France's Loft Collection
Intercoiffure France’s Atmosphere Loft collection reflects its posh, city-chic style.
Ad Peters' Collection: Gorgeous
Recent L’Oréal Professionnel Color Trophy winner Ad Peters created three simple and feminine styles with shiny crowns, full fringes and luminous colors.
Aveda’s Fall & Winter Collection: Raw Beauty
A collection inspired by the traditional symbols of Brazil’s Yawanawa people, one of Aveda’s indigenous sourcing partners.
Beth Minardi Color Technical: The Golden Touch
Many colorists will put all the blonde in the front and none in the back. It’s like putting a black slip under a white dress.
The 100-Percent Commission—Too Good to be True?
What do you do to attract topnotch employees? With competition rising, particularly for hairdressers with a following, “talent poaching” may be reaching new heights.
Haute Couture Color Inspired by Solar Energy
With 55 salons in France and on in St. Petersburg, Russia, Jean Vallon Salons bases its reputation on innovation.
Do Sunscreens in Hair Care Really Work?
We asked this question to Matt Malek, a cosmetic chemist at Shiva Labs in Houston, Texas, who also holds a master's degree in industrial chemistry.
Holiday Hair Color Mixer
Adam McCaffery of Kathy Adams Salon in Buford, Georgia, demonstrates his holiday color for clients. Change up your clients’ color with this technique.
Cost-Effective Learning
When times are tight, boost your know-how closer to home. Here are the best ideas and most affordable options for higher learning.
Why Clients Stock Up on Holiday Tools
Did you know November and December are the two hottest months for salon appliance sales?
Repechage Honors Christie & Co.
The spa just took home Repêchage’s Spa de Beaute of the Year award, honoring it for overall achievement in decor, advertising and marketing, charity and community involvement, education and professional standards.
Education Investment
Education is an investment that can pay-off directly. Your two-step plan:
Behind the Scenes with Orlando Pita
Recently, we followed Pita during the 2009 collections presented in New York. We watched as he created looks for top designers Carolina Herrera, Derek Lam and Doo.Ri.