Eyelashes Work Wonders for Clients Who Like the "No Makeup" Look
Marilyn Burr, an esthetician and lash artist, has built a thriving business using NovaLash eyelash extensions. “I have many clients who need to look polished and professional, but who are not allowed to wear much makeup at work or they don’t think it looks appropriate for them,” Burr says. The answer? NovaLash!
by Anne Moratto
Managing Color Expectations: Lightening and Blonding
Making a brunette blonde can be one of the most damaging processes for a client’s hair. It can also be one of the trickiest.
Managing Color Expectations: Going Vibrant
From celebrity-inspired looks to a range of new color technology and more, you likely have more clients requesting a vibrant whole-head look or just some fun party pieces. But it’s important to remember when doing so, it must be done carefully and correctly.
Full Disclosure: Managing Clients' Color Expectations
No matter how outrageous the request, clients expect you to create beautiful color and keep their hair healthy and strong.
HOW-TO: Balayage Makeover on Virgin Hair
"It's not often we get to transform virgin hair into gorgeous dimensional blonde!" says Liz Calo (@hiphopkids) of Luxe Lab (@luxelab) Santa Monica, CA. Read on to get the how-to!
Transformation: DIY Purple to Blonde Color Correction
This client came in with dramatically grown-out "punky" purple hair (that she did herself). Ashley Feht (@ashleyfeht) took on the challenge!
Leading Ladies: News From Founder Tracey Hughes
Leading Ladies Founder Tracey Hughes along with her hand-picked panel of Eden Sassoon, Jenny Strebe, Candy Shaw and Sonya Dove, addressed the challenges of women in the industry and details about their personal journeys. Find out when the next Leading Ladies program will be held.
Top 5 Tips for How-To Fire a Client
Not all business is good business. Sometimes, for the good of the business, the good of the haircutter and the good of the client, it is time to fire a client.
by Ivan Zoot
MAKEOVER: From Grown Out To Stunning Dimensional Red
Enrique Lemus Lamboy (@Kique_Stylist) says his client used to be "very very blonde starting with a very dark natural color - level 3. I had to make sure her ends were filled so I would get richness and hold from her color." Details for makeover here.
COLOR CORRECTION: Matching Natural Silver Hair
"My guest had been growing out her natural silver/gray color for months," says Rachel Kampert (@rachk.stylist) of Bella Mia Hair Designs (@bellamiahairdesigns), Tampa, Florida. "The goal was to color her hair as close to her natural hair." Details here.
From Foiled and Damaged To Luscious Red
"This client had been doing full foils for years, and her hair showed it," says Tiffinie Morton (@hairbytiffinie). "We had been working on getting her hair healthier and decided to try something new. She initially wanted to go to a warm level 5 but I talked her into trying this to ease her into being darker since she had been blonde for so long." Details here.
Cut and Conditioning Treatment Reveals Beautiful Hair
Get the details for this cut and conditioning treatment that revealed a beautiful look.
Everything You Need to Know About the Goldwell Color Zoom Competition
Color Zoom 101: Every year, Goldwell releases a trend collection that is used as the inspiration for its annual haircolor and style competition, Color Zoom. Across the globe, Color Zoom starts on a national level. Beauty pros compete in three categories— Creative Colorist, New Talent Colorist, Partner Colorist—by submitting a photo of their interpretation of the trend. Once the Gold winners of each category are determined on a national level, they go on to compete internationally on behalf of their respective countries during a live recreation of the look on their model—including the hair color—in front of a judging panel and audience. The international leg of the competition takes place in a new city each year.
FORMULA: Bright Blonde
Get the formula for this lovely blonde by LuxeLab artist Takara.
MAKEOVER: A Fresh Look For The Client "Open To Anything"
Get the details for this makeover on the client who said she was "open to anything."
Color Removing: From Magenta To Pale Blonde
Get the details for this lovely makeover, from faded magenta to pale blonde.
The Sarah Shultz Journey - Behind the Scenes at NYFW
Sarah Shultz has realized her dream of working behind the scenes at NYFW. Learn more about her journey working with Aveda's Jon Reyman.