Pro Blue
Get the details for this fashion color makeover once a pro got involved.
4 Tips For Smoother Hair
Learn the 4 tips for smoother hair.
The Fantasy Color Client
Get the details for these multiple makeovers - on the fantasy color client.
CORRECTION: Broken and Fragile To Tasteful Melt
Get the details for this broken and fragile DIY color design to a tasteful beautiful melt.
MAKEOVER: Faded Fun To Solid Fun
This client was on set for a movie for a while and wasn't able to maintain her hair. Get the details for this makeover.
7 Benefits of Working in a Salon Studio
Opening a salon is a dream for many. While there’s a plethora of expected pros when going into business for yourself – like controlling your atmosphere, choosing your own retail and back bar, creating a flexible schedule, and branding yourself and your business - there is also a wealth of unexpected benefits that Sola stylists have discovered for themselves. With so much opportunity and support, these stylists have moved their careers in a direction they could once only dream of. It’s evident that going solo was the right move for them…read on to decide if it’s the right move for you, too!
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Advice and Tips from Hair Painting Artist Caroline Kim
When Caroline Kim enrolled in cosmetology school nine years ago, she was simply hoping she’d found a career that would nourish and make use of her creativity. She had no idea that it would lead her to her true calling.
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MAKEOVER: Big Cut and Color Change To Dramatic Pink
Color correction and major change time! Get the details for this dramatic makeover.
MAKEOVER: Faded To Dusty Purple
Get the details for this level 4 with faded balayage to a melted dusty purple.
FORMULA: Dimensional Dusty Lavender
Amber Mahaffey (@coloroutsidethelineshs) of Surfside Beach, SC, shares the formula for this dimensional dusty lavender design.
Balayage For The Save
Amber Smith (@serena_at_sola) of Serena at Sola, Papillion, Nebraska, shows how some well placed balayage and simple toning can totally transform and correct a head of hair.
Quick Change: Jill Buck of Nine Zero One Styles Multiple Looks in Minutes on Julianne Hough at Miss USA
Nine Zero One Salon stylist Jill Buck was backstage with John Paul Mitchell Systems to create four styles to complement each of host Julianne Hough's looks.
by Jamie Newman
FORMULA: Going For a Big Change
Denise Abbott (@deniseyab) of Blush Hair and Makeup Studio in Granite City, Illinois, had quite a opportunity with her virgin haired client. Here she shares the formula for this makeover.
Albert Luiz's Winning Look at Miss USA Embraces Natural Texture
Farouk Systems Global Artist Albert Luiz was responsible for creating Kára McCullough's flawless look. He played up her natural texture by defining curls and adding volume and shine using CHI products and tools.
by Jamie Newman
Ted Gibson To Host L’Oréal Professionnel Color & Style Trophy
L’Oréal Professionnel has just announced that Celebrity Stylist Ted Gibson will be the emcee for Color & Style Trophy - noted as the world’s oldest live hair competition. The contest is coming to the U.S. and will be held in New York City on June 25. Details here.
How To Successfully Retail With Profit-Driven R.O.I Strategies
Salon industry veteran Alan Benfield Bush offers some tips for how to evaluate your product mix and how to set measurable retail goals.
by Anne Moratto
Box Brunette to Solid Platinum in 6 Hours
Tiffany Massey (@tiffanymhair) of Structure Hair Studio (@structurehs) in Dahlonega, GA. says this box-dyed brunette (a natural level 8) wanted to go solid platinum blonde. 6 hours later, mission accomplished!