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Formula How-To: Dimensional Mocha by TIGI
The silhouette technique brings emphasis to the perimeter shape around the face, which creates lift and brightens the complexion. Working with a variation of color levels creates a perfect silhouette effect. FORMULAS & ...
Still Going Strong: Silver Metallic Gray
Cassandra DeRosa, (@cassderosa) of Salon 202 in Howell, NJ, shares the details for this gorgeous silver metallic gray that is still going strong this season! We love!!!STEP 1: Balayage the hair using Joico bleach with 30 volume. Process ...
HOW-TO: Fun and Frothy Upstyle - Twist and Scrunch - by Jen Planck
Jen Planck is a sought after motivational guest speaker and artist in the beauty industry. She brings her unique brand of “real world” salon experience to her presentations in an attempt to change lives.
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TRANSFORMATION: Way Different Gray
Anna Bianca Clark (@annabiancahair), an Aveda color specialist and educator based at Seasons Salon Spa , Redlands, CA, posted this gorgeous transformation on Instagram and we had to know more! "This client came in wanting something way ...
Elline Surianello: First-Hand Hair Loss
“When you’re a hair professional and you walk around with no hair, people assume you’re having chemotherapy,” says Elline Surianello, a makeup artist and hair pro who knows from personal experience that chemotherapy ...
3 Clipper Tips to Kickstart Your Men's Grooming Skills
If you haven't delved into the world of men's grooming yet, 1.) You're missing out on a huge, loyal clientele base, and 2.) You needn't be intimidated.“I used to be a stylist that would only use my shears or a razor on ...
by Lauren Quick
Family, Nature and Work Rise in Our “Great” Challenge
Family, Nature and Work Rise in Our “Great” Challenge Three themes are emerging in your responses to the October Healthy Hairdresser Challenge, sponsored by Great Clips, asking you to share the one thing that inspires you ...
TRANSFORMATION: Block Color To Dimensional Blonde
"This was my first appointment with Sacha," says Ali Hooper (alihooperhair) of Bixie Colour located in Caringbah, Australia. "She came to me with a previous level 6 warm semi block color," says Hooper. "Sacha is getting ...
THE JOURNEY: Blue to Red to Dimensional Blonde
Michael Antonio Baez (@hairxaddict) of Illusions Hair Spa, Union, NJ, has been on quite a journey with his client. "About a year and a half ago my client was a dimensional level 9 blonde who wanted something different with her ...
DEMO: The Perfect Pin Curl Iron
The goody bag at the most recent ARTIST SESSION was one of the best ever, valued at $1500+. One of the hits was the Beauty and Pin Ups pin curl iron, designed to create a perfect pin curl and unique texture.Check out this quick demo by Salon ...
Pink Out Loud
Kristin Firrell, vice president of product development at Paul Mitchell, is sharing the story of her personal breast cancer journey as part of her company’s “Pink Out Loud” campaign during October, National Breast Cancer ...
TRANSFORMATION: Faded Ombre To Chocolate Coffee Melt
Shannon Rha (shannonhairsalon) of Shannon Hair Salon, Valencia, CA, is constantly honing her talents with advanced education. "I went to Vidal Sassoon and I continue my education constantly through Arrojo, Dessange, Nine Zero One, Toni ...
Flat And Overprocessed To Caramel Dimension
Douglas J. Sherman (@Jshermansalon), owner of J. Sherman Salon, Atlanta, Georgia (and a member of the Unicorn Tribe) loves that "Every client I do is a new canvas and always an opportunity to express my creativity whether it be natural ...
Formula How-To: Beach Blonde by Wella
Although summer has ended, clients might not be ready to part with beachy blonde, sun-kissed strands. FORMULA & APPLICATION: Natural level 6 Formula: ½ oz /36 (gold/violet) + ½ oz /89 (pearl/cendre) mixed with 1 ...
Formula How-To: Caramel Swirl by Aloxxi
Color adds texture and dimension to the model’s natural base. FORMULAS & APPLICATION: Natural level 6 Formula 1: 10 g Aloxxi Tones 7N + 10 g Tones 6N with 40 g 7-volume developer Formula 2: 15 g Dimensions .0 with ...
Pumpkin Spice For Fall
Kisha Martin (@fabkminwinc), a Level Three stylist and Texture Specialist at Heaven Salon (@heavensalon) Winchester, Virginia, says her guest's hair is "80% gray and she wanted a brighter more red result in the fiery copper tones." ...
Formula How-To: Fire and Ice by Farouk Systems
Inspired by the fusion of the fitness-savvy and trend-setting woman. FORMULAS & APPLICATION: Natural level 6 1. Pre-lighten all the hair using CHI Blondest Blonde with 20-volume developer in equal parts. Process 30 minutes, ...