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5 Product Cocktails for Wavy Hair
Cocktailing know-how is an integral part of styling textured hair. Whether it’s waves, coils or somewhere in-between, sift through these recipes from master “mixologists" to find the perfect fit for wavy ...
by Lauren Quick
Stylist Spotlight: Bio Ionic's Robert Ramos
Robert Ramos has been a style leader for over 25 years. Based in Los Angeles he is the owner of Estilo Salon on Beverly Blvd. Emmy-nominated, his clientele includes Bette Midler, Eva Mendes and Rachel McAdams.Ramos gets inspired by old Hollywood ...
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Curl Confidence
When it comes to working with a variety of hair textures, confidence is required. And confidence comes from having technical knowledge and expertise, from understanding the nuances of different curl types, and by staying up-to-date on the latest ...
BIG TRANSFORMATION: Going Short And Spicy
Joanna Rivera (@j0j0styles), owner of @nylahairstudiospringhill, Springhill, Florida, has an incredible Instagram page filled with beautiful finishes and dramatic makeovers. When we stumbled upon this transformation, we had to know more.Here she ...
HOW TO: Soft Pearly Blonde
Josie Vilayvanh (@josievilay) of Wink Studio, Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada, is no stranger to acknowledgement. She was named the Contessa Manitoba hairstylist of the year 2012 and the Mirror Canadian Hairstylist of the Year for Manitoba in 2013. ...
THE FIX: Her First Professional Experience
Gabrielle Frosinos (@sirengabrielle) of Siren Salon, Vancouver, Washington, posted this transformation and we had to know more. "This was her first time getting her hair done professionally," says Frosinos. "She was the vicitm of ...
Cutting Curls and Coils
Should curly locks be snipped wet or dry? As in many issues with textured hair, the answer isn’t clear-cut.
FORMULA: Marketable Platinum
Chief Behr of the Chief Behr Studio, Redlands, California and Shades Salon, Beverly Hills, along with business partner Philip Wolff (with an education company called WolffBehr), has a goal to "bring the art back to hairdressing. We do ...
FORMULA: Honey Blonde
Amy Zikic (@hairandharlow), co-owner of Hair&Harlow located in Wollongong NSW, says she's been living the hairdream since opening the salon 12 months ago. "I've been in the industry for 13 years and love hair more then ever ...
Early Signs of Heart Trouble
There’s been a lot of attention given to the five alarming signs that you may be having a heart attack, when it’s time to call 911:Chest discomfort or pain.Discomfort in other parts of the body—typically the jaw, back, neck, ...
Mental Health Month: Remove the Stigma from Mental Illness
Even on these beautiful spring days of May, some people are feeling low. Fighting depression and other mental health disorders is not easy, but it’s even harder to do alone. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) asks all of us to ...
TRANSFORMATION: Liquid Gold
Franco Hernandez (@HairByFranco), felt he had a challenge with his client. "Her regrowth was grown out about an 1 1/2", at a level 4," he says. "The midshaft and ends were previously colored and highlighted, then colored over ...
TRANSFORMATION: Pretty Dimensional Pink
Ria Hood (@hairbyriahood) of My Salon, Chico, California, says that "Everyday is the best because I don't feel like I even go to work. I go to 'My Salon' and hang out with all of my girlfriends and help them feel beautiful, ...
TRANSFORMATION: Super Blonde
Alii Wray, (@missxalii) owner of Salon blk, Pittsgrove, NJ, specializes in vibrant color, color correction and fusion extensions. "I think dramatic makeovers are my absolute favorite," she says. "This was definitely one of ...
Trend Alert: Two-Toned Split Haircolor
We've been hearing the murmurings of a new haircolor trend, and we want to know what you think about it!Recently, split-colored hair has surfaced. The look can be bold—remember the Cruella De Vil moment on our Insta?—or more ...
by Lauren Quick
Going For A Bright Beautiful Blonde
Kristen Gaglione says she is "obsessed" with the results she is getting from BONDPLEX, infused with A.B.S. (Anti Breakage System). This is "such an industry changing product," she says and proves it with the following ...
HOW TO: Silver/Ash Blonde
Michelle Zapanta (@michelle.zapanta), a stylist at Salon 25 (a Paul Mitchell Focus Salon), Cypress, CA, had a client looking for the very on trend silver finish. "She actually had to come in to get her hair lightened twice before since we ...