Career

The Fighter: How a Barber Almost Lost His Career

An industry veteran of 10 years and a barbershop owner for three, Richard Silvestro’s career almost came to a screeching halt—but he didn’t let it.

CORRECTION: Going For a Cleaner Blonde

Get the details for this color correction, using a combination of foils and hair painting.

Pro Blue

Get the details for this fashion color makeover once a pro got involved.

Personal Style: Julius "Caesar" Arriola, Wahl Educator

If you’ve been to a trade show in the past year, chances are you’ve seen Julius “Caesar” Arriola on the Wahl or Layrite stages. The charismatic barber and member of the Wahl Education and Artistic Team (WEAT) specializes in precision fading, clipper over comb, point cutting and heavy textures—all executed in mixing classic barbering methods with progressive new ideologies.

Lash Application How-to: Applying Oil-Proof & Instantly Waterproof Lashes

NovaLash's eye lash adhesive line is oil-proof and instantly waterproof. Yes, that means your clients will have the ability to shower, swim, or sauna right after their service!

Sponsored by NovaLash

Instagram Superstar @phildoeshair Calls on Hairdressers to Donate to Cancer Research

Hairdresser and beauty industry Instagram star Philip Ring talks about his cancer story and thanks the beauty industry for coming together to support him. As a proud member of the CosmoProf family—a family that is bringing the entire industry together to support City of Hope and its efforts to CURE cancer and other diseases—Ring calls on other hairdressers to donate and join the fight.

Business Builder: How Solo Artist Justin Frost Grew His Clientele Through Pre-Booking and Referrals

Seven years after opening his own studio, Solo Artist Justin Frost says that the positives of working independently outweigh the negatives.

Restocking Your Salon in a Click

Restocking your salon doesn't have to be a hassle. Wella Professionals has made it easier than ever for licensed professional stylists to refill their supplies. Find out how!

Sponsored by Wella

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.

Save a Life, Show Your Support & Donate to City of Hope

Healthy Hairdresser’s 2017-2018 Be-Cause You Care program continues this month with a spotlight on City of Hope (COH), championed by Healthy Hairdresser sponsor CosmoProf. City of Hope is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people with cancer, diabetes and other serious illnesses.

Larisa Love Live @ Joico's Global Destination Education

Social media all-star Larisa Love joins Joico's Punta Cana 2018 roster of headliners at the Global Destination Education event.

Sophy Merszei: Update on Chronic Lyme Disease

Healthy Hairdresser checks back in with NovaLash founder Sophy Merszei, who shares her battle with Lyme disease in order to spread awareness of the debilitating condition.

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.

Solo Artist Ambition: How Going Independent Can Open Up a Variety of Career Opportunities

For some beauty professionals who choose to be solo artists, being independent is not the whole game, but an important stage in their careers. For Jacob Khan, currently the owner of Jacob K. Hair in Dunwoody, Georgia and a member of the CosmoProf Artistic Team, everything he has accomplished would not have been possible without some time spent working independently and pursuing what he needed next in his career.

From Our Solo Artist Advisory Council: How To Effectively Retail and Grow Your Income

The SOLO ARTIST Advisory Council of industry experts offers tips and recommendations on retailing and setting goals for income growth.