Career
theFactory Founder DJ Muldoon Joins Bellus Academy as Creative Director
DJ Muldoon has joined Bellus Academy as Creative Director. The Sheffield, England native who founded San Diego’s theFactory in 2011, is one of the world’s most renowned educators, a recipient of Vidal Sassoon’s Teacher of the ...
by Anne Moratto
Faded Fashion Green To Mixed Metallics
Erica Reynolds Keelen (ericakeelen_hair_love) a master stylist at Cortello Salon, Jacksonville Beach, Florida, says that "Mixed Metallics" was the inspiration for this transformation. Here she shares the HOW TO:STEP 1: Shampoo the hair ...
COLOR CORRECTION: Back To Blonde
"My client came in with banded color with goals of being a clean icy blonde," says Monika Quatrano (@hairbymonika.q) of Filomena Salon in Coquitlam, BC, "I created this look by using a back to back foiling ...
Martha Hanna: "Let’s Talk Hairdresser Health"
She blogs about her southern roots, she blogs about rehabbing her “Big Creek” home, she blogs about crafting and, as a hairdresser for 20 years, Martha Hanna blogs about beauty. Known as “Martie” on her A Hair In My ...
Roll Up Your Sleeve: Give Blood in January
Giving blood is a great New Year’s Resolution, which makes it convenient that every January is National Blood Donor Month. This month also is critical for keeping the country’s blood supply sufficient during the winter, which ...
TEAM SPIRIT: Authentic, Passionate and Connected Describes the Johnny B. Team
“What really separates us out is our president discovered his passion for hair when he was 12 years old and he is still here with us. Many other companies become investments for the buyer and lose who they are but we eat, breathe and live ...
by Anne Moratto
Avoid Colds and Flu This Winter
When you work with the public, germs are always an issue. If you’re a new stylist, especially, you may not have developed an immunity to much of what’s sitting in your chair. Is there a way to avoid getting sick this ...
Which kind of stylist are you?
The salon industry features a unique blend of personalities that come in all shapes and sizes. The question is, where do you fit? Do you like to be the star? Are you all business when you walk in the door? Do you like providing priceless advice to your clients? Which kind of stylist are you? Take the quiz and see if we can guess right!
On the Road by Christophe Gaillet
L’Oréal Professionnel Ambassador Christophe Gaillet uses non-conventional styles in eye-catching silhouettes and textures for his On the Road collection. Gaillet, a member of France’s Haute Coiffure Française creation team, trains ...
by Lauren Quick
MAKEOVER: Balayage For Dimension and Lift
Courtney Krzysztofik (@hairbycourtneyk) of Grace Hill Salon in Winnipeg, MB says, "My passion for hair started at a young age as I used to cut my dolls' hair and style them. My family and friends have always asked me to style and ...
TRANSFORMATION: Faded and Dull To Lilac Sombre
Goldwell Regional Guest Artist, Michelle Vance (@redheadvance) shares the details for this Lilac sombre transformation:STEP 1: Pre-lighten the hair with 35ml SilkLift 6% (20 vol) + 1 scoop of Goldwell SilkLift High Performance Lightener ...
MAKEOVER: Rich Brunette To Ariel Red
Brittney Hamilton (@Brittishbeauty03) of HotBox Salon in Las Vegas, NV, says her regular client was ready to take the plunge to Ariel red.Here she shares the HOW TO:STEP 1: Balayage the hair from the top of the rounds down with lightener and 30 ...
Bombshell Update
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show showcased natural texture on the runway—a first for the show. Three years after Karlie Kloss chopped her locks the day before walking the show, Maria Borges ditched her extensions and wore her ...
Classically Suited
Using the inspiration of men’s attire, Chrystofer Benson creates a black-and-white collection, infused with vintage classics. Working off the lines and shape of both the boldness of workwear and the variance in model’s ...
Keep ’Em Separated: NovaLash Eyelash Extension How-To
How do you make lashes look the most natural and give your client the longest wear? NovaLash eyelash extensionists say it’s all about the separation.
by Jamie Newman
How-To: Extreme Textured Bob
There is a clientele for solid, dense hair, but when she wants more options, the best advice is to add some internal, hidden movement. Oribe artists Joey George and Coby Alcantar joined forces for this session to demonstrate how to create a ...
The Bob Evolved
There is a clientele for solid, dense hair, but when she wants more options, the best advice is to add some internal, hidden movement. Oribe artists Joey George and Coby Alcantar joined forces for this session to ...