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SAVE THE DATE: A Night of Wigs and Wishes, October 5, 2014
A Night Of Wigs and Wishes will be held October 5, 2014. The fundraiser, to benefit Friends Are by Your Side will take place at Lucien's Manor in Berlin, NJ, just outside Philadelphia.
HOW TO: A Chic Chignon For The Bride
HOW TO from Sarah Mastandrea on this beautiful bridal finish.
Runway Recreations, A Wonderful Exercise
Graziella Lembo, a top stylist at SalonCapri of Boston, Mass, exercises her creativity by taking looks from runway collections and recreating them on fellow hairdressers, friends and clients.
Editor's Note: Make it Count
It's an incredible privilege to be a hairdresser: From first hair cuts on toddlers to last hair cuts before chemotherapy. To wedding days, and holidays. Military buzz cuts or the transformational post break-up makeover.
Nurturing Your Creativity: You Are Artists, First
I believe to be truly creative, you need to feel the freedom and believe in yourself as an artist. To develop and maintain a creative frame of mind and to nurture the imaginative and exciting aspects of our daily routine takes a bit of work.
HOW-TO: Super Cute 4-Strand Braid (Step-by-Step Diagram Included)
Try this super simple 4-strand braid. How-to diagram included.
Would You Believe This is the World's Most Tattooed Man?
“Camo-Confessions” is the coolest viral video circling the internet recently – it’s a video series of people showing off their REAL skin under Demablend Professional make-up. You would never guess this guy is the most tattooed man in the world!
HOW-TO: The Perfect Summer Blonde and Cut
Get the HOW TO and formula for this amazing makeover by Heidi Porath of the Serendipity Salon, Tampa, Florida.
Cerafill, The New Redken Line To Address Thinning Hair
Cerafill, the new product line designed to regrow hair, was launched to the press this week in NYC. The Redken product provides both instant and long-term results in the line.
TIP From Cesar Ramirez, New Mizani Celebrity Spokesperson
Cesar Ramirez, Mizani Celebrity Spokesperson, offers his tip that works for all clients. Learn more here and check out his bio.
TIP OF THE DAY: Experiment With Products
Thomas Osborn, TIGI US Creative Director, loves to experiment with products. He believes all salon professionals should try everything, beginning the experiment in the palm of the hand.
5 TIPS To Creating The Perfect Facial From Lydia Sarfati
Lydia Sarfati, the founder of Repechage and the Queen of skin care, offers 5 tips to creating the perfect skin care experience for your client.
How to be the Best Salon Assistant EVER
Education extends beyond passing your state board exam, and an assistantship is step one to a successful future.
by Lauren Quick
Making it Big: Alex Rivera, Platform Artist for Fromm Beauty
In the Summer 2014 First Chair "How They Made it Big and You Can Too" timeline, Alex Rivera, make-up educator and Platform Artist for Fromm Beauty uncovered a talent and passion for beauty since beauty school. Follow his career.
Retail Details: Conquering the Client Conversation
Retailing remains the most viable way to increase a salon’s bottom line and boost a stylist’s paycheck, yet for some, the fear of “selling” lingers in the salon air like your 9am’s perm solution.
6 Tips To Maximizing Advanced Education
Learn more about the Eva Scrivo Academy and the importance of advanced eduction for the master colorist. Here Scrivo offers her 6 tips on HOW TO make the most out of advanced education.
Pravana "Show Us Your Vivids Contest" Underway, Enter Until 8-31
Pravana's annual “Show Us Your Vivids + Pastels Contest” is underway, with entries being accepted until August 31.
by Anne Moratto