Career
NEW Confessions of a Hairstylist App
Confessions of a Hairstylist Founder Jenny Strebe has launched an educational app for Android and Apple devices.
by Lauren Quick
Binge Drinking During the Holidays
Your body reacts to, and hold consequences for, drinking too much too fast.
The Sola Sessions Charlotte Inspires Solo Artists
On Monday, November 14, 2016, more than 150 salon professionals from 11 states gathered at the Hilton Center City for the Sola Sessions.
4 Tips for a Clean and Healthy Workspace
Follow these four steps to ensure that you and your guests inhabit health-centered surroundings.
Four Emerging NextGen Hairstylists Awarded BCL│Leo Passage Scholarships
These winners will participate in NextGen Project at America’s Beauty Show 2017.
Brightening Up - Going Super Blonde
This client chose her colorist, Amy McManus, after seeing her beautiful work on Instagram. Before coming into the salon, her hair had been previously balayaged, but it still wasn't as light as she wanted it to be. Here's how they made that happen!
COLOR CORRECTION: Damaged To Icy - And Healthy - Platinum
Sarai Speer-Lee (@SaraiHairWizard) of ReHab Hair, Kansas City, MO, says her new client found her on Instagram. "She came in for a consultation - a must for all new clients - and said she wanted silver/white/platinum hair. During her consultation I told her I would get her as light as I possibly could and fix the banding while keeping the integrity of her hair." Here she shares the how-to.
21 Hair Color Transformations by Guy Tang
If you have a passion for hair and, especially, hair color, there's no doubt you've heard of Guy Tang. Tang took social media by storm through his constant postings of vibrant hair color finishes.
Kim Kimble's Tips on Helping Clients Embrace Natural Texture
Celebrity stylist Kim Kimble offers advice on teaching young clients with textured hair how to care for and love their locks.
CORRECTION: Great Repair With Cut and CONDITIONER!
This client's hair was fried and dyed to the heavens. Danny McClure (@dannnycuts) of Ian McCabe Studio in Washington DC, talked her into losing the length and starting over.
COLOR CORRECTION: Uneven To Tasteful Bronde Color Melt
Marianne Lohr (@mannie_mak) of Bethlehem, PA, says, "My new client's hair was very damaged on the ends from getting her hair colored and bleached - not professionally - for several years. Her color was very uneven with a couple of bands. She was looking for something low maintenance to go well with her natural color which is a level 3/4." Here she shares details for this correction.
MAKEOVER: Going As "Bright As Possible"
"My niece, as she has gotten a little older, has experienced her hair getting darker but has always enjoyed the natural pieces of light that appear around her face," says Tori Briggs (@mvtoribriggs) of Rocky Mount, NC. "For the past few years we had only popped some babylights in here and there. This time we set out to brighten as much as possible." Get the how to here.
Babylights, Glam Wash, Toner and Extensions For Dramatic Makeover
From brass to class! See how this colorist transformed her client into a beautiful, winter blonde goddess.
Dull and Damaged To Rich Dimensional Chocolate
This client came in with a grown out ombre and wanted to try out some deeper, rich tones for fall and winter.
Health-Hack Your Holiday Cookies
If you want to fire up a recipe that doesn’t set you back five pounds this holiday season...try this healthy alternative.
’Tis the Season for Ivan Zoot’s 12 Days of Christmas Workout
Ivan Zoot shares his tough holiday—and everyday—workout routine that tones the whole body.
Big Cut, Beautiful Balayage, Nice Donation
This client grew her hair for years and wanted a change. After some layering, face framing and texturizing, they cut off a total of 12 inches that was later donated to Wigs for Kids.