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FORMULA HOW-TO: Macaw-Inspired Rainbow Color
Kelly Anne Churnside and her adventurous client were inspired by the exotic scarlet macaw parrot for their latest expedition in hair color.
by Lauren Quick
Meant to Be: Two American Crew Finalists Who Were Born to Style
At the American Crew All-Star Challenge in Lisbon, Portugal, the two North American finalists share a love of hair that goes back well before beauty school.
by Anne Moratto
TIP OF THE DAY: "The" Brush to Use For a Photoshoot
Abraham Sprinkle of Keratin Complex offers the perfect brush for a photosession.
R+Co Founders Garren, Thom Priano and Howard McLaren Chat Product
R+Co founders, Garren, Thom Priano and Howard McLaren share their favorite products in the line.
HOW-TO: Fastest Way to Straighten Hair
Straighten hair faster by slowing down not speeding up. Sam Villa shares his top tips on perfecting a silky smooth finish.
Oh Plaid Collection: '70s & '80s West Coast Inspired Texture
Soft curls, waves, bends and buckles – a beautiful combination of texture and movement come together to create the Oh Plaid Collection, the most recent work of Eric Fisher Salons and Aquage.
David Raccuglia Named Creative Consultant to American Crew
American Crew, the professional men’s grooming line, announced the return of company founder David Raccuglia as a key creative consultant.
by Anne Moratto
Battling Black Box Color to Create a Beautiful Blonde
Two sittings and about seven hours later, Megan Gill (@salon6megan) battled old black box color to create a beautiful blonde. Here's how!
by Anne Moratto
Moroccanoil Introduces STYLESCAPES
Learn more about the new Moroccanoil "Stylescapes" blow dry styles from Global Creative Director Antonio Corral Calero.
HOW-TO: Create The Perfect Eyebrow
Bank of Palladio shows HOW TO create a perfect eyebrow.
HOW-TO: Strawberry Sunrise Redhead Hair Color by Kenra Color
Part of Kenra Color's 2014 Spring/Summer Artistic Collection: Blonde Horizons, the look "Strawberry Sunrise" is inspired by unique characteristics of sunrises, including the range of tones, melting of colors and diffusion of light.
SALON ACCESSORY: Mr. Magnet: Hold Your Bobby Pins and More!
A new product on SHOP MODERN, we introduce to you ... Mr. Magnet! Secure your bobby pins, safety pins, paper clips and more on Mr. Magnet’s head! Completely handmade, this one-of-a kind, ceramic figurine is the perfect conversation starter.
My Little Pony: Color Formula for Fantasy Creature Purple
First the color, then the name--My Little Pony Hair--caught our eye when we picked up this photo on our Instagram feed. Sandra Moreno of Designs by Sandra at Head to Toe Salon in Campbell, CA created this fantasy-creature color using Redken and Pravana.
by Anne Moratto
Mermaid Color Melt How-To and Formula
Melissa Lovett, owner and lead colorist of Platinum Hair Salon in Caldwell, Idaho, created a "Mermaid" color melt using Matrix and Joico to combine the colors of the sea into one flowing look.
by Anne Moratto
HOW-TO: Amplified Red, Gold and Blonde "The Cameron" Style
“The Cameron” shouts Rock ‘n Roll in a soft, sexy design, amplified by the rich red, gold blonde combination which says ‘Rock Star’ all over it.
HOW-TO: Radiant Orchid Highlights by Alfaparf Milano
Radiant Orchid Violet hair color by Teri Guardino, Director of Education for Alfaparf Milano.
HOW-TO: Dimensional Deep Crimson Hue by Keratin Complex
According to Deb Gavin, International Artistic Director, Color Therapy for Keratin Complex, dimension is using a color that enhances or balances the main tone. Here, she creates a deep crimson hair color hue.