Career
How-To: Babylights and Balayage
Previously, salon professionals discussed bonds in relation to breaking them and reforming them—but never multiplying them or cross-linking them. Thanks to chemistry, hair anatomy expertise and the power of social media, addressing the ...
One on One with Luis Alvarez
Want to be a platform artist for a professional beauty company? Industry-leading hairdresser, photographer and creative director Luis Alvarez, co-founder of Aquage, shares his tips here.
Working Your Specialty
At Phenix Salon Suites, Kendra Eggleton is also a National Artistic Director for a color line, which underscores her color expertise.When Kendra Eggleton signed on at Phenix Salon Suites in Colorado Springs, Colorado, eight years ago, the ...
Working Your Specialty
At Phenix Salon Suites, Kendra Eggleton is also a National Artistic Director for a color line, which underscores her color expertise.
Sold on Selling
Sold on Selling Sheila Holmstrom of Tanglz Salon in Appleton, Wisconsin, is a retailing wizard. No wonder she was the $10,000 winner of the Loxa Loves Stylists contest.
Your Biz: E-Solutions and Virtual Stores
Today, there are more business-supporting, digital or “e-solutions” than ever for renters.
Beginner’s Smarts
Beginner’s Smarts Sally Russell knew before she was licensed that rental was her goal. Her proactive approach made it happen fast.After a few months at her first job at Häus of Color in Bantam, Connecticut, Sally Russell told the owner she ...
Find Your "Great" - Grow Stronger With a Healthy Mindset
You spend all day making your clients look great and helping them feel great, too. Everything from your technical service to your caring consultation to your professional product recommendation is focused on creating a great experience. This all ...
Plan to Stay Well
"Eat well and exercise” is great advice, but to fully monitor your health, follow the recommendations for routine tests and see key doctors regularly.How frustrating is it when clients neglect to follow your instructions? Instead of ...
A Hairdresser Inspires a Special Donation for Childhood Cancer
Every day, you help people feel good about themselves. But sometimes, without even knowing it, your craft can be a true inspiration. Check out this video about a hairdresser who brings to life his young niece’s vision of donating her hair ...
The Unstressful Commute
Lucky you if you can walk, bike or drive just a few minutes to work. But if you live far enough from the salon that your daily commute takes significant time, give yourself a break and figure out ways to use that time. No, not to work! ...
Young, Successful and Staying Healthy
Cassandra McGlaughlin and Dominique Limone work together, are both Paul Mitchell educators and have built a large following on Instagram as expert colorists who share their tips and secrets (@CassandraPlatinum and @limonetree). They also support ...
TRANSFORMATION: Faded Sombre To Scarlet
Kimemily Pham (@excellenthairsalon), owner of Excellent Hair Salon & Spa Inc. in Fremont California, continues to impress us with incredible makeovers. For this one we asked for more details. "My client Rayanne came to me wanting to go ...
MAKEOVER: Faded Blonde To Pretty Copper
L’Oréal Professionnel colorist and president and CEO of Ted Gibson Beauty, Jason Backe (@jasonbacke) completed an incredible hair transformation that demonstrates how simple adjustments can make dramatic impact. Here he shares the ...
TRANSFORMATION: Home Pink To Pro Purple
Christie Mendoza (@salonlavishcovina), a senior stylist at Salon Lavish Covina, Covina, California, says she "loves experimenting with Pravana Vivids both on myself and my clients! I stay inspired by all my wonderful coworkers and all ...
TRANSFORMATION: Grown-Out to Silvery Lavender
Linh Phan (@bescene), owner of the Be Scene Studios in Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia, continues to wow us with his amazing color designs and transformations. We love this one in particular. Here he shares the how-to on this returning ...
COLOR CORRECTION: Giving Her Hair A "Rest"
Anthony Nunez-Ibarra (@tonywonderhandsss), a freelance artist based Moreno Valley, California, says his client was done with chunk highlights. "She came to me wanting a new look and to give her hair a rest."Here he shares HOW he ...