Career
Why Become a Hair Loss Specialist
People often ask what inspired me become a Hair Loss Specialist. I’m a colorist. Why switch gears, or add a gear? Here's why...
by Karen Gordon
Balayage and Proper Toning For A Bright Dimensional Blonde
Clark Le (@Clark_Leq) of Obadiah Salon, Bellevue, Washington says "My client had not had her hair done almost a year. She is ready to go blonder over all, but she still want to keep it low maintenance. We decided to cut 2 inches off, ...
Makeover: Virgin to Ginger - SO SIMPLE!
Allyssa Cox (@allyssaofbellavoi) of Bella Voi Hair and Nail Studio, Mountville, PA. was offered a challenge. "During a consultation before her appointment, she told me that her sister is a color specialist in another state and she had ...
Makeover: Dulled Fashion To Bright Sunrise
Amber Mahaffey (@coloroutsidethelineshs), Surfside Beach, SC, shares the details for this lovely transformation: Step 1: Pre lighten midshaft to 2 inches from ends using Redken Flash Lift with 30 volume developer with a splash of 40 ...
Makeover: Box Blonde To Icy Blonde With Gentle Blue Peek-a-boos
Willow Shull (@willowshull) of Kharma Design Studio, Victoria BC, caught out eye with this gorgeous white ice blonde accented with some pretty blue peek-a-boo pieces. "Her hair was already pretty light golden blonde," says Shull ...
3 Tips to Cut Stress from Housecleaning
Keep your house clean but cut down on housework time with these three tips.
Brent Hardgrave's Extensions Biz
To meet Brent and learn more about the HAIR+ category, join us at the HAIR+ Summit, Oct. 16-17 in Atlanta. Details and registration here: hairplussummit.com.Atlanta-based stylist Brent Hardgrave looks at this market as untapped. When ...
Makeover: The Big Tone-Down
"This is a regular client of mine," says Connie Fusaro (@colorbycon) of The Color Cafe Hair Studio, Greenwich, Conn. "She loves to try new and different things! It's always fun doing her hair. The picture on the left was ...
More Cosmetology School Adventures from Hannah Barnette
Hey everyone,The past couple of weeks have been pretty busy. I love that though! The days are full of guests and they go by pretty fast. I have been getting 4+ guests on THURSDAYS. That is not common at all. I also went on salon tours again. ...
HAIR+ Editor's Note
HAIR+ Editor Lauren Quick talks really bad toupees as perceived by a beer commercial, super sneaky hair systems and what's in this issue of HAIR+.
by Lauren Quick
Challenge Participants Reveal How to Celebrate Change
Part 1 of a two-part article sharing the responses to the Healthy Hairdresser August 2016 Challenge.
HairMax: Laser Devices for Hair Growth
Hair loss and thinning hair are some of the biggest hair-related problems clients are facing today. HairMax laser devices were the first hair-growth lasers for home use to receive FDA clearance for the treatment of hereditary hair loss—men in 2007 and women in 2011. The brand has grown its distribution channel to include salon partners.
by Lauren Quick
Color Correction: Messed Up To Gorg Sombre
Ally Feezel (@hairbyallyfeezel), Director of Education and Master Stylist at Blonde Faith Salon (@blondefaithsalon), Austin, TX, says this client has "been trying to get her hair lighter for several appointments at another salon and ...
Makeover: Platinum to Pale Peach
Kelly Gibson (@kellygirl1114!) of Cutting Loose Salon, Sarasota, Florida, is a natural educator for Paul Mitchell. She got to put her expertise to work with this transformation on client Niki who started at level 6 base color.Step 1: ...
Makeover: Box Color Brown To Sunset Red
Andie Jones (@andiejoneshair), a San Diego-based hairstylist specializing in balayage, creative color and color corrections, decided to open her first salon Raven & Sage Collective (@ravenandsage) in 2015. "We are a small group of ...
Bellus Academy Introduces Barbering/Cosmetology Dual Licensure Program
Responding to robust demand for men’s grooming professionals, Bellus Academy is introducing a 1,800-hour dual licensure program for barbering and cosmetology. The inaugural class began in late August.
by Anne Moratto
Makeover: From Bright Peacock To Job Interview Brunette
Megan Ryan (@megryanhair) of Lipstick Hair Beauty & Makeup Salon, Glasgow, Scotland, caught our eye with this gorgeous makeover. We tracked her down to get more details. "My client Elaine was building up from dark to blonde. She ...