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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.
HOW-TO: Mirrored Ombre: Dark Chocolate, Carmel, Honey Tones
A mirrored ombre look from Scruples Whisper Collection. “The color transitions softly from dark chocolate, to carmel, to honey, then back to carmel, ending in dark chocolate,” says Amanda Evans, Scruples Artist.
HOW-TO: Illumina Blonde by Wella Professionals
“In a world where we all want to shine, Wella Professionals Illumina Color offers new shades for a new year and a new look,” says Dean Roybal, Wella Professionals Top Artist.
HOW-TO: Lavender, Mint & Blue Faux-Hawk Inspired by P!nk
Kelly Anne Churnside of Salon Cielo in Covina, CA, created a cut inspired by the singer Pink and a vibrant Pravana color combo.
by Lauren Quick
COLOR CORRECTION: Homemade Hot Mess
All colorists have had the pleasure of experiencing that hot mess that walks through the door – it can be intimidating, but oh so satisfying figuring out the puzzle.
TEXTURE HOW-TO: Heat-free Voluminous Curls
Define and accentuate your clients' waves without the use of thermal tools for three customizable looks.
TEXTURE HOW-TO: Half-up and Half-down Finish
Dress up and party down with Paul Mitchell’s Big Night Out finishes. True Romance, one of four exclusive party looks features a half-up half-down style.
American Crew All-Star Global Challenge to Take Place in Lisbon
American Crew puts men’s cuts and style center stage in Lisbon, Portugal, for the 2013-2014 All-Star Challenge, the annual global competition to recognize the best men’s hair stylists in the world. The competition finals and crowning of the 2013-2014 Global Champion will take place at the MEO Arena in Lisbon on April 28th.
by Anne Moratto