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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 ...
Curl Consultation: Offering Solutions for Textured Hair Concerns
Moisture loss, damage, detangling and maintenance are four major issues curly clients experience. Learn about the varying causes for these curl concerns and what you can do to help combat them.
How-To: Day-to-Night Bubble Pony Chignon
Styles that easily transform from one to another without reworking the entire look are great options you can offer clients for festivals, long weekends and vacations.The idea behind the concept is that you don't have to change the base of a ...
by Lauren Quick
Understanding the Needs of Different Textured Hair Types
Whether wavy, curly or coily, understanding texture type differences will help you deliver expert results to your curly clients.
TRANSFORMATION: Going RED HOT
Joanna Rivera (@j0j0styles), owner of @nylahairstudiospringhill met with a client who had been coming to the salon for a long time, but switched to Rivera when she found her regular stylist was no longer available. "She wasn't feeling ...
DevaCurl Offers CURL EXPERT Certification Program!
THE EVENT: The Level 3 DevaCurl Certification Program, held at the DevaCurl Academy, NYC.Registration is still available on a monthly basis. Sign up now! THE DETAILS: 18 professional hairdressers from around the United States came to the ...
The Gradual Cut
When her client came in looking for a big cut, Sophia Knoppe (@sophiaknoppe), of of Vanity Hair Studio in O'Fallon, MO, encouraged her to "start slowly because she has always had long hair and friends warned her that she would regret ...
Textured Hair: Understanding the Canvas
Non-straight hair is often called “textured,” but there’s a lot more to understand than curl pattern.
How-To: Ecaille Color Technique
Ecaille has been buzzing in the haircolor world as of late, and it's not hard to see why.The rich color technique features warm, golden highlights with rich caramel tones and deep mochas—the result resembles the colors in a ...
by Lauren Quick
Smooth, Shiny and NO RED
This client was OVER red and REALLY wanted silky hair. Mary Ott (@maryhannah65), a freelance artist working in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, came to the rescue. "Tiffany is a new client that wanted 'no more red' and something to smooth ...