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5 Makeup Trends for Fall 2018

James Vincent, Director of Education and Artist Relations for The Makeup Show, shares his trend report for makeup today during The Makeup Show Chicago.

HOW-TO: Romantic Crown Braid Updo

Artist Connective member Heidi Marie Garrett Villa demonstrates how adding length using extensions makes all the difference with this boho upstyle using a base of Great Lengths' GL Tapes extensions.

Are You Using CBD in Your Spa Services? (Maybe You Should Be)

With CBD's surge in popularity due to its calming, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, Ruby Room in Chicago sees success with its CBD massage treatment and retail offerings.

Are You Using CBD in Your Spa Services? (Maybe You Should Be)

With CBD's surge in popularity due to its calming, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, Ruby Room in Chicago sees success with its CBD massage treatment and retail offerings.

The Formula for a Happy Client

The happiest clients I meet are those who feel, regardless of their situation, they are happy, not perfect.

Premiere Philadelphia 2018

Premiere Philadelphia was the place to be in late September. Thousands came to the Philadelphia Convention Center to visit hundreds of booths and experience a plethora of educational opportunities. Learn more here.

How to Create Successful YouTube Videos

Harmony Beus, hairdresser and social media star, shares her tips and tricks on how to create a successful YouTube channel.

How to Add Creative Color Using Extensions

Meg Stringham (@stylingwithmeg) proves vibrant hues don't necessarily mean breaking out the bowl and brush. She created a pale-blonde and blush color effect using Hotheads Hair Extension's Colormelts tape-in extensions. 

What Every Potential Assistant Should Know

Arik Efros, owner of the Eva Scrivo Salons and Academy, shares his top five tips for salon owners and assistants when looking for the perfect fit.

MAKEOVER: Faded Balayage To Pink Melt

Get the details for this lovely makeover by Giovanna Drew-Eastman.

5 Tips for a Successful Consultation from Lisa Walker @lisalovesbalayage

Hair colorist Lisa Walker, @lisalovesbalayage, draws an audience with her outgoing personality and mad color skills--her Instagram name says it all. The artist is also traveling the country with her Balayage Bootcamp and teaching other artists her techniques and tips. Here, Walker shares five tips for a successful consultation.

Global Zoom 2018 - It's a Wrap

the Goldwell/KMS/Oribe annual event just wrapped up in Toronto, Canada. The annual event celebrates the Color Zoom Challenge Competition and the launches and exciting new techniques introduced by the brands under the Kao umbrella.

3 Reasons Why Hair Loss Should be a Priority in Your Salon

How to discuss the topic with your client and make money!

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Sam Villa Shares Tips To Social Media Success

Sam Villa is an industry icon. Throughout his four decades in the industry, Villa has mastered many things, including social media. Here he shares his thoughts about these platforms and includes his tips for success.

How to Work with Celebrity Clientele

Success doesn't happen overnight. Before working with the likes of Gigi Hadid, Emily Ratajkowski and Salma Hayek, celebrity stylist Jennifer Yepez did her homework.

7 Ways to Style Hair to Give the Illusion of Thickness

Voluminous. Texturized. Thick. These are words guests facing hair loss or thinning likely thought they would never use to describe their hair again. And applying extensions is just part of the program.

CELEBRATION: The Grand Opening Of The ECRU New York Academy

ECRU New York kicks off the opening of its new academy with a grand celebration. Details here.