Career
Green With Envy
Taylor Rae (taylorrae_hair) of Vito Pini Salon, Lakewood, Colorado says "This client came to me wanting an ombréish green/teal color. She tried in vain at home and only achieved what you see in the before picture."Rae jumped in to help ...
Yes, This Is A Granny DO!!!
Lael (@Shear.renegade) of Element Salon, Sonora, California, says "My client has gorgeous white hair that we keep bright with purple depositing shampoos. The back story to this look began after I came back from Zgat Academy taught by ...
Chartreuse Dimension
From the beginning of her career, Celina Bristow, (@dirtyponymagic) of Riverside, California, grew up in the punk scene and became the "go to" girl for mohawks, charged hair, bleached out looks, neon red finishes and intense locks. ...
Brand New Look: Silver Bob
"We had a new client come in looking for a brand new look," says Chris Mackey (@chris_mackey) of Against the Grain Salon, Spring, Texas, who joined forces with Harley Mangum (@hairbygnarlyharley) to make it happen. "She wanted to ...
Girl on Fire
The consummate contemporary colorist, Tanya Ramirez is smart, creative, highly professional—and 100 percent independent. Poised and hoping to become the next internet sensation, she works Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, a YouTube channel and ...
Home Sweet Home Salon
Margie Billian knew she was a “hair lifer” when her guidance counselor told her hairdressing would be a boring career, but all she could think of was how horrible the counselor’s hair looked. Her start as a 16-year-old shampoo ...
Marketing Smarts
Heather Catalan moved to her Colorado Springs, Colorado-based Sola Suite about 18 months ago. The client-centric business owner says her studio’s name came from her clients, who told her she was in their phones as “Hair ...
Looking The Part: Silver/Blonde Color Correction
Kaitlin Yankos (@studiobhairdesigns) of Studio B Hair Design, Cronulla NSW Australia, has not taken her intense training for granted. "Our salon has a great following on social media which results in being booked out constantly," she ...
COLOR CORRECTION: Fixing 10 Years Of Box Blonde
Alisha Jared (@alishajaredhairartistry) from Siren Salon, Vancouver, WA, had an exciting opportunity. "This client called into our salon looking for someone to correct her 10 years of home color," she says. "She had been using a ...
BIZ TIP: Smart Savings
Gina Rivera, founder of Phenix Suites, posts a business tip on the company’s website (phenixsalonsuites.com) every week as a handy resource for the solo artists who rent suite space from the organization. Here’s an ...
6 Tips for Taking the Perfect Style Shots on Your Phone
You've just added that final blast of spray shine, and you’re looking at the most beautiful head of hair you've ever created. You want the world to see it! With no professional camera or photographer like the “big” ...
3 Ways Your Hashtags Can Lead You to Social Media Relevance
By now we’re all familiar with hashtags. We’ve searched hashtags, experimented with using them and laughed about the ways they can be overused. However, if you’re only viewing hashtagging as a quirky social media gimmick, ...
TRANSFORMATION: From Fun Fashion To Classic Blonde
Heather Yacenda (@heatheryacendahair), owner of Studio H Salon, Wichita, KS, wowed us with this transformation and we had to know more. "My client started out with 6 week old Pravana Magenta and Pravana Purple Vivids," she says. ...
New Big Mag Cordless Clipper & 5-Star Cordless Detailer from Wahl
Big TimeCosmoprof North America in Las Vegas, July 2015, brought new launches for Wahl Professional. First up is the Big Mag Cordless Clipper, which is a full-sized clipper with a 5-in-1 adjustable blade, six attachment combs, a quick ...
by Lauren Quick
New Tressa Watercolors Lightener
See the Light(ener)New from Tressa is Watercolors Lightener, which can lift as many as eight levels with 20-volume processor. The creamy consistency of the lightener makes for simple mixing and application, and the product does not swell, ...
by Lauren Quick
Keratin Complex Transformer Interchangeable Styling Rod
Keratin Complex has introduced its new Transformer Interchangeable Styling Rod with three interchangeable barrels. The cone barrel creates loose, natural-looking waves; the reverse-cone barrel volumizes and produces tight curls; and the ...
by Lauren Quick
7 New CHI Styling Products
Busy CHIFarouk Systems is rolling out seven new CHI products for styling. The multi-use product line comprises:Dry ShampooDry ConditionerTexturizing SpraySpray WaxReworkable Ta ffyStyling Cream GelFinishing PomadeAll the products are ...
by Lauren Quick