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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 ...
Anthony Morrison: Fit at 50
Celeb stylist Anthony Morrison shares his health routine and tips.
Consultation Tips: Getting Clients to Accept Change
MODERN SALON Guest Blogger Carlos Valenzuela shares a consultation technique to help clients "see" themselves ...
by Anne Moratto
Hannah Barnette's Haircutting Journey
Hello everyone!I feel like it has been awhile since I have talked to all of you! I hope everyone had a wonderful July! I cannot believe it’s already August! The year is flying by!In the past couple of weeks I have been doing A LOT of ...
Makeover: Young Gray
"Lisa was a new client who was liberated when she chose to go gray, but felt older than she expected to feel once her hair had grown out," says Eva Scrivo (@evascrivosalons), owner of the 2 Eva Scrivo Salons, NYC, and founder of ...
When to Add a Bond Builder, Avoiding Color Fade and Combatting Chlorine and More With Nick Stenson's Fast Tip Friday
Every Friday on his Facebook page, The Salon By InStyle's Senior Creative Director Nick Stenson shares the answers to YOUR burning questions—everything from color to texture to career development and even making it big. He's ...