Career
Light, Bright and Fabulous
Claire Baxter (@hairwithclaire) of Sarah Doyle Hair By Design, Eliza, Melbourne, says "This lovely client wanted be a little brighter with shadowing at the the roots." Baxter worked her magic. Here she shares the details for this upgrade.
2017 NAHA FINALISTS: Newcomer Stylist
The Newcomer Stylist category features stylists with less than three years of experience as a licensed cosmetologist. See the finalists!
2017 NAHA FINALISTS: Student
Collections in NAHA's Student category display creativity, versatility and expertise in hair styling. Students must be enrolled in school or performing required hours in a salon and NOT be a licensed cosmetologist as of the entry deadline.
Doing Hair in Hollywood: How One Determined Stylist Broke into the Entertainment Business
Marcos Diaz Santos made his Hollywood dreams come true with the right combination of talent, grit and mentorship.
by Anne Moratto
Salon Promotes Lyme Disease Awareness Month
A harrowing experience with Lyme Disease drives a salon owner to promote awareness of the tricky condition.
Uh Oh to Oh WOW!
Madison Roulan (@mads_hair) of L'appartement Hair Boudoir, NYC, says her client came to see her after having grown out a bad drastic ombré. Here she shares the details for the correction.
The Art of Staying Educated as an Independent Stylist
Keeping up with education isn’t as daunting as it might sound at first for a stylist just stepping out on their own. With apps, social media and plenty of networking opportunities, see how these five independent stylists from Sola Salon Studios are thriving thanks to their flexible schedules and new-found education resources.
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Bright Balayaged Hues with the Help of Balay Powder
Balay Powder’s Artistic Team drew inspiration from a mix of vibrant red, yellow and green peppers. The curved lines of the peppers inspired brilliant hair graphics.
Balay Powder Makes Any Color or Lightener Ideal for Balayage
This clay-based additive can be mixed into your favorite color or lightener so you can balayage with ease, with no fear of bleeding or messy application.
by Jamie Newman
Burgundy and Turquoise Color-Blocked Hair by Framesi
The warm mahogany red, which suits summer-tanned skin, is cooled down by Framesi dark blue sections in the fringe.
Lady in Red: Copper Color Formula from Goldwell
Rich Goldwell copper hues collide with flashes of golden amber and violet accents for a dynamic color story.
Buttery Blonde Color by Alfaparf
Team Alfaparf says make blondes intriguing by bringing out the authentic beauty that lies beneath the superfluous.
Z.One Makes a Sophisticated Splash of Color
This sophisticated and rebellious look plays with a disconnection of solids and brights. It uses a Z.One “Reflection” technique, in which the base and ends are colored to mirror one another, and a “Touch & Blend” technique, in which color is applied at the base and is then blended down.
Z.One Makes a Sophisticated Splash of Color
This sophisticated and rebellious look plays with a disconnection of solids and brights. It uses a Z.One “Reflection” technique, in which the base and ends are colored to mirror one another, and a “Touch & Blend” technique, in which color is applied at the base and is then blended down.
This Girl is On Fire: Celeb Luxury Colorwash Formula
Celeb Luxury’s Colorwash adds color to hair while cleansing and stops visible color washout and fade. The new Colorbrain Custom Colorwash Mix arms colorists with the tools to send clients home with customized formulations to keep color fresh until their next color service.
Metallic Brunette Formula by Schwarzkopf Professional
Schwarzkopf Professional’s new Igora Royal Opulescence colors are six shimmering shades inspired by the pigments used by Renaissance painters and dressmakers.
Strawberry Shine: Pink Color Formula from Paul Mitchell
Created with demi color, Paul Mitchell’s Blushing Berry is strawberry-kissed with shine.