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COLOR CORRECTION: Fixing a Box Fix Fail
Nichole Gustas (@nicholedoeshair) tackled this mess and succeeded. Here she offers the HOW TO, including balayage formula and technique for this ombre and color melt finish.
Keep 'em Comin'! We Love Your #Travelinghairdresser Pix
Thank you for sharing your unique location hair/beauty pix tagged #travelinghairdresser. We keep checking in. Here are some recent shots.
Braids by Becky Turner
Becky Turner of the Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy in Manteca, CA, created these sophisticated braids using quick and effortless techniques.
"Retro Glam Waves" by Wendy Delgado
Wendy Delgado of the Marinello School of Beauty in Whittier, CA, created these glamorous 1930's waves with a bit of modern look.
diPietro Todd "Development Students" Produce Nice Work
See the images produced by the "Development" students from diPietro Todd salon. Nice work by new artists.
Goldwell Color Zoom Training: The Finalists Work It Out
The 2014 Goldwell Color Zoom Challenge training took place this week in NYC. Details here.
3 Don'ts and 3 Dos for Fall
In preperation for the Fall season, Jenny Balding, Culter/Redken styling expert, shares her top three dos and don'ts for updating your clients' haircare regimen for Fall.
Top Spas and Services Introduced At ISPA Press Event in NYC
ISPA held it's press event in NYC yesterday. Beautiful spas, cultural traditions and historic customs were introduced to the media.
Behind the Cover: August 2014
Although he may not like the word, Chris McMillan is clearly a king of mentorship. “I prefer ‘influencer,’ McMillan says. “It does not take away from the talents that have come out of my salon.”
HOW TO: Balayage For Ombre, Color Melt and Seamless Color
John Simpson, Goldwell Lead Artistic Director and Goldwell Color Master, demos HOW TO use balayage to create seamless color, ombre and color melt finishes.
Game of Thrones Inspired-Makeup by Allison Chase
An avid Game of Thrones fan, Makeup Artist Allison Chase spent lots of time daydreaming about the show in-between episodes. Then, right as the most recent Season 4 was wrapping up, it struck her -- why not create a Game of Thrones-inspired make-up photoshoot?
Kickstarter.com Campaign for Olga Ivanitsa, Ukraine Hair Prodigy
Barristar Student Services President , Paul Barry has kicked off his 30 day Kickstarter.com crowd-funding project with two goals in mind; To bring very needed revenue to a very talented hair prodigy stuck in the Ukraine, and to bring her special talents to salon professionals here in the U.S. He is hoping to raise the necessary $30,000 to fund production of a multi-DVD educational series.
Hair Ideas at NYFW Over the Years and Into the Future
Get inspired with back views of interesting hair photographed backstage by me at NY Fashion Weeks over the years.
Women In Business: 5 Pieces of Wisdom
Some advice from Kathy Cacciato, President of Katherine Frank Creative, Inc.
That's What Friends Are For: Remembering Paula Kent Meehan
Friends and families gathered at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA on Saturday, August 9, 2014 to share their remembrances of Paula Kent Meehan, the co-founder of Redken Laboratories, who passed away at her home on June 23, 2014 at 82. The choice of August 9 was especially significant as it is Meehan’s birthday.
by Anne Moratto
4 Hair Color Looks That Add Depth, Dimension and Richness
Hairstylist and Make-up Artist Cristen Smith created these looks on four separate clients. In each, she explains her color formula/process in order to add depth and dimension to each look.
From "Juvie" To Sailor To Platform: Learn More About Justin Isaac
Justin Isaac, Redken colorist, has gone from juvenile hall and jail to platforms, stages and magazine shoots. Get a brief overview of his journey in this profile video.