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Formula How-To: Violet Crumble by Evo
A rich base and purple-toned chocolate applied in a block coloring technique creates a harmonious blend of rich, violet hues with vivid framing. FORMULAS & APPLICATION: Formula 1: Evo Fabuloso Pro 10 g V + 10 g R Formula ...
Formula How-To: Ultimate Platinum by Sebastian Professional
So pure and clean, she glimmers like a beam of sunlight piercing the gloom on a cloudy day. FORMULAS & APPLICATION: Natural level 6 1. 1 oz Wella Blondor Multi-Blonde Powder + 1 ½ oz Wella Koleston Perfect 10-volume ...
The Specialists
What does it take to specialize and what do you need to know to consider yourself a service specific virtuoso? We spotlight four emphasis areas - bridal/updo artist, makeup artist, hair extensionist and blowout specialist - to shed light on what ...
Formula How-To: Cool Pearl by Rusk
Soft texture, 3D color and a throwback finish influenced the Rusk Flashback Collection. FORMULAS & APPLICATION: Natural level 7 with heavy highlights and lowlights. Formula 1: One part Rusk Deepshine Blue Conditioning Powder ...
Formula How-To: Glossy Espresso by Eufora
A Color Gloss treatment brings out the healthy shine in fading tones and seals the cuticle transparently so rich, vibrant color and natural-looking tones shine through. FORMULAS & APPLICATION: Natural level 4 with regrowth, ...
Mini Hydrating Kit from Truss
Hydration HelpThree-step #CrazyForTruss Mini Hydration Kit from Truss uses three products to provide immediate, reparative results. In seven minutes, Bi-dimensional Shampoo cleanses, Intensive Restore repairs and conditions damage and ...
by Lauren Quick
3 New Products from ColorProof
LifeProofColorProof is introducing three new products:SuperRich Intensive Moisture Treatment—defends against dryness and heat damage while moisturizing and leaving hair shiny and soft.TextureCharge Color Protect Texture + ...
by Lauren Quick
Bed Head for Men Launces 2 New Products
Men to BeNoting that from 2007-2012 the growth in the amount spent on men’s hair products was 40 percent and still rising, TIGI is introducing two new products to its Bed Head for Men line. Slick Trick Pomade works well for pompadours ...
by Lauren Quick
New Côte d’Azur Luminous Oil and Imperial Blowout from Oribe
Luxe TreatmentTwo new products from Oribe provide extra luxury to hair and skin. Imperial Blowout transformative styling crème is formulated with skincare technology to create a voluminous blowout that stands the test of time with strength, ...
by Lauren Quick
Ultra CHI Glamfetti Tools
Glitz and GlamSparkle-dusted flatirons and dryers from Farouk Systems Inc. are just in time for the holidays. The Ultra CHI Glamfetti Collection hot tool line features glittery, ergonomically designed tools that create silky, shiny ...
by Lauren Quick
New Vivids Black from Pravana
Back in BlackPravana’s ChromaSilk Vivids line is expanding with the addition of Vivids Black. The dark addition to Vivids allows stylists to deepen, darken or dim Vivids shades—vibrant shades become rich jewel tones, and pastels ...
by Lauren Quick
Glow Dry Oil from Redken
Glow Dry style enhancing blow-dry oil from Redken uses heat-responsive silicone technology for high shine, style and control. The oil can be used with Pillow Proof Blow Dry Express Primer to reduce blowdry time and reduce breakage while ...
by Lauren Quick
TRANSFORMATION: Damaged To Classic Brunette LOB
Alyssa Springer (@lyssa_loop), a hairstylist at Fierro Hair (@fierrohair), San Luis Obispo, California, says "The salon where I work is great. Everything that I do in the hair world would not be possible without the people that I work with. ...
Fave4 Launches Shampoo & Conditioner
Pro styling line Fave4—known first four its four hairsprays and then for its four styling creams—is launching shampoo and conditioner. How many? You could probably guess!The two shampoos and two conditioners are designed to mix and ...
by Lauren Quick
Long Story Short
Tina McIntosh, owner of Hair by Tina McIntosh in Tampa, Florida, shares how to select the best hair extension system for your client.GAUGE CLIENT EXPECTATIONS.Does the woman in your chair want extensions for a week, a month or ideally for the ...
Salon Makeup Success
Laura Halasz, a full-time makeup artist at Yellow Strawberry’s Bee Ridge Salon in Sarasota, Florida, says working in a salon doing makeup gives you a great opportunity to build strong relationships with clients. Knowing what her clients ...
2015 Excellence in Education Finalists
Five years ago, MODERN SALON Media teamed up with the American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS) to create Excellence in Education, a program that helps the school community collect and share examples of great work being done across the ...
by Lauren Quick