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Aloxxi “Mainstage” Color Technique Features Rich Base Tones with a Burst of Color
Aloxxi Artistic Advisor Marilyn Cole introduces a versatile color technique for a flexible lifestyle.“This technique was created around wanting to deliver the wearable edge that people are craving today,” Cole says. “This ...
Molten Metal Color How-To by Goldwell
Goldwell Artist Team Member Nick Pagano created a strong and feminine cut with unexpected pops of color that make the look striking.“This collection has a tomboy feeling inspired by the Goldwell 2015 Color Zoom Collection, Traditional ...
Motley Hue Pravana Color How-To
Pravana Guest Artist Danny Moon shares with us the details of creating this vivid, polychrome work of art.“My vision was to create a modern and more sophisticated multicolor look, showcasing the freedom of placement with the new Pravana ...
Keratin Complex “Veiling” Color Technique How-To
Keratin Complex International Creative Team Member Abraham Sprinkle introduces a new color technique that offers a more on-trend, sophisticated blend than ombre.“The inspiration behind Tumbled Jasper is fusion,” Sprinkle says. ...
Iridescent Color How-To by Schwarzkopf Professional
Schwarzkopf Professional North American Color Director Rossa Jurenas’ Pearlescent Girls, a key trend from Schwarzkopf Professional Essential Looks 2015, was inspired by bloggers who put street style on the map. From delicate to daring, the ...
How-To: Long to Medium Choppy Bob Makeover by Ruth Roche
It's easy for clients to slip into a cycle of long hair; they simply stretch time getting it cut and often don't know what they want to do with it in terms of bringing the length up.Pureology Artistic Ambassador Ruth Roche contends that ...
by Lauren Quick
Sunflower Color Melt
"My client found me on Instagram," says Toni Rose Larson (@HAIRITAGESALONCARLSBAD), owner and stylist at @Hairitage Salon. "The photo she pulled up on her phone when she walked into my salon was my pastel waterfall girl ...
Intercoiffure Spring Atelier Lights Up Boca Raton
THE EVENT: Intercoiffure America/Canada 2015 Spring Atelier, The Boca Raton Resort and Hotel, Boca Raton, Florida.DETAILS: This 2 day atelier (workshop) was jam packed with inspiration, information AND fun! Day one featured several back to back ...
COOL CORRECTION!
Araceli Sanchez (@hairby_celi), a licensed hairdresser and barber from Pina's Barbershop and Salon, Long Beach California, got into the industry because "Like most Cosmetologists, I started doing my own hair and started learning ...
From Compromised To Tasteful Sombre
Amanda LoCastro (@HairByAmanduhh) of DiRosa Haircare, Franklin Square, NY, says, "hair is my passion and I truly love what I do!" A color specialist, LoCastro still cuts and styles as well. She had her hands full with this ...
How-To: Long-Hair Updo with Braided Base
Stylists are nothing if not inventive and clever. Amy Whitaker of Ergun Tercan European Salon in Denver, Colorado, submitted a photo and description of her problem-solving work to modernsalon.com.Whitaker's client, who had very long, ...
by Lauren Quick
From Stripey and Fragile to Natural-Looking and Healthy
Catherine Wood (@callista132), based at Platinum Salon, Tampa, Fl, says "Hair is a great way to express oneself and have fun. The best part of my job is making people feel great about themselves."Wood's guest came in with ...
CORRECTION: Ombre to Raspberry Sombre
Amber Mahaffey (@tatted_blondeee) of Amber's Chair, Myrtle Beach, SC, specializes in color correcting, high lift platinums and bright hair. "I am making it my mission to get people in the south to step out of their comfort zones and ...
TRANSFORMATION: Mint Magic
Rickey Zito (@hairgod_zito), owner of Headrush Salon, Gonzalas, La, has an amazing Instagram page, filled with yummy colors and impressive transformations. This minty undercut silhouette could not go unnoticed. We tracked down Zito who says the ...
2015 Met Ball How-To: Jessica Chastain Glam
The 2015 Met Ball never ceases to be a feast for the eyes with fashion, makeup and hair all taking center stage.This year's theme was China: Through the Looking Glass, and it focused on Western interpretations of Chinese culture and ...
by Lauren Quick
BALAYAGE: What Is It REALLY? How Do You Charge Differently?
THE GREAT BALAYAGE DEBATEThere is so much confusion about balayage in both the professional and consumer worlds. Is it a technique or a result? Can it replace foils? Should you charge differently for this service? Is it formulated and does it ...
THE SESSIONS: Virgin To Blonde Balayage Ombre
Karina Godinez (@_hairbykarinag_) has a BEAUTIFUL Instagram page filled with lovely transformations. There were so many choices, we were torn on which to feature! This one is particularly wonderful because to the multiple stages. Here Godinez ...