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NYFW: Ted Gibson At Carmen Marc Valvo F/W 2017
Ted Gibson and The Ted Gibson Artistic Team created a beautiful textured ponytail for the Carmen Marc Valvo F/W 2017 collection presented earlier today during NYFW. “This season, Carmen was inspired by the sunset and all the different colors and warmth that comes with it," says Gibson. Learn more about the look here.
pH-Balanced vs Tear-Free Products...What's the Difference?
MOP shampoo is pH-balanced to ensure no pain for your guests.
by Jamie Newman
NYFW: Sebastian's Anthony Cole At Christian Siriano A/W 2017
Sebastian Professional Lead International Stylist Anthony Cole incorporated natural elements into the hair look for the Christian Siriano A/W 2017 collection. Here he shares the details.
NYFW: Smith & Cult For A Détacher F/W 2017
Lead Nail Artist Jessica Tong used Smith & Cult to create the nail look for the A Détacher F/W 2017 collection. “The A Détacher woman is the downtown New York woman. She’s street smart, aggressive and fashionable. I designed this look with the founder to reflect those characteristics in a modern, experimental way,” says Tong of the nail look. Nailed Lacquer in Dark Like Me and Lovers Creep were used to create the daring look.
NYFW: Smith & Cult For Ulla Johnson F/W 2017
Lead Nail Artist Jessica Tong used Smith & Cult to create the nail look for the Ulla Johnson F/W 2017 collection presented at NYFW.
NYFW: Slick Waves By Ted Gibson For Alex Vinash F/W 2017
Ted Gibson & The Ted Gibson Artistic Team styled for the Alex Vinash F/W 2017 runway show. Here Gibson shares the how-to
Vivienne Mackinder's Advice to Salon Owners
Vivienne Mackinder was the keynote speaker at a recent Joico conference in Glendale, CA.
by Anne Moratto
RPZL Extensions For Color, Length and Volume
This client travels the distance to get her extensions removed and reapplied. See how Stephanie Angelone, national educator for RPZL, reduces application time.
Announcing the Braids & Brides Top 10 Semifinalists!
After receiving nearly 3,000 entries since the launch of the Braids & Brides contest, it was extremely difficult to narrow the pool of beautiful special-occasion styles down to 10! Take a look below to see who our semifinalists are, and stay tuned as they submit their best braid work for judging.
Wella-Unicef Offer Beauty Mentoring and Education in Vietnam
The Wella-Unicef Making Waves Program, as well as Wella’s Hairdressers at Heart Initiative, is continually striving to give the gift of education and mentorship to those in need across the globe.
by Anne Moratto
PUNCHED UP: Dulled Box To Hot Copper
After using her share of box color, this client experienced a lot of build up, particularly on her ends. Here are the details for this lovely redhead makeover.
MAKEOVER: Basic Blonde To Purple/Lilac Melt
Marianne Lohr (@mannie_mak), a freelance artist based in Bethlehem,PA., says "My new client came in to see me because she was never happy with her blonde and how gold/yellow it was. She wanted to be an all over platinum blonde at first, but then had mentioned how she's always wanted to have purple hair. Her dream came true that day." Details here.
The Top Tool To Grow Your Business, #Hashtags
If you tag it, they will come.
by Kelly Ehlers
MAKEOVER: Blending Cut And Color For A Magnificent Finish
Meagan Reitz (@meaganreitzhair) of Skin Bliss Spa and Salon, Albuquerque, New Mexico, wowed us with this makeover that we found on Instagram. We contacted her to get more details. Here she shares the how-to.
Teal To Big Chop To Tasteful Brunette Bob
When we saw this makeover on Instagram, we had to know more. Hairdresser Nicole Boccio of Cactus Salon and Spa (@cactussalonsmithtown), Smithtown, New York, says "I had been doing a doubled processed blonde on Kelly Sampson for some time now. She came requesting 'mermaid hair'. She had 2 inches of level 5 roots." Here Boccio shares the details for this makeover.
CORRECTION: Grown Out, Faded and Damaged To Ice White
Vanessa Castro (@extraglossy_) from NYC says she is "obsessed with doing hair - especially color corrections. I love that they challenge me to think and always try new things." Here she had an opportunity to meet a challenge head on in a correction that took 6 1/2 hours.
MAKEOVER: Going Gold
Carissa Castiglia (@colorbymisscariss) of Eva Scrivo Salons (@evascrivosalons) says, "My client was a natural level 6 and desired a golden level 9." Here she shares how she achieved this gorgeous result.