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HOW-TO: "Gold Star" Celebrity Blonde Hair by JPMS
“For ‘Gold Star,’ we were inspired by blondes you might see on celebrities,” says team John Paul Mitchell Systems. “We wanted to translate that into color upgrade for the salon.”
HOW-TO: Icy Cool, Pale Blonde by GKhair's Misha Belfer
"What I envisioned with this design was to construct an icy cool, pale blonde that has the shine and luster of beautiful, healthy hair," says Misha Belfer, GKhair Educator and Platform Artist
TV's Trendsetting Hues
Since clients frequently request the color of their favorite television personalities when they visit the salon, here are recreations of three of TV’s top trendsetting hues.
HOW-TO: Platinum Blonde With a Slight Tint of Blue by Keune
Diamonds in their pure state are colorless, but the rarest are blue. Adding the slightest hint of blue with the Keune Blue booster in Tinta 3001 makes this blonde a rarity. Learn how to re-create this tinted blue platinum hair color.
HOW-TO: White Hot Platinum Blonde by Sebastian Professional
“I wanted to explore the capabilities and functionality of the Cellophanes line, using artistic chemistry,” says Marylle Koken, Sebastian Professional Design Team and Salon Owner The Harlot, Venice CA. See how she created this look.
HOW-TO: Classic Platinum Blonde by Clairol Professional
Learn how to create platinum blonde hair by Clairol Professional Celebrity Colorist, Kiyah Wright. Formulas and steps inside.
HOW-TO: High-lift Platinum Blonde by Sue Pemberton
“This was a look created for Joico’s new brand imagery to go with its new tagline “Joico—Turn Heads.” We wanted a high-lift blonde that showcased a beautiful, lustrous shine,” says Sue Pemberton, Joico Vero K-PAK Color International Artistic Director.
Tips From the Top: Sophy Merszei, CEO & Founder, NovaLash
Sophy Merszei, CEO, Founder, NovaLash Eyelash Extensions shares her tips for success.
by Anne Moratto
Positive Image Center at City of Hope
A new hairdresser health survey and a remodel for City of Hope's Positive Image Center were announced at a reception during America's Beauty Show.
OPI Polish Supports Organ Donation Month
OPI offers Taylor Blue nail color to raise money for Taylor's Gift Foundation to support organ donation during National Donate Life Month.
Monica and Josiah Groth: No Fumes
Monica and Josiah Groth, owners of Back to Bliss locations in Colby and Marshfield, WI, train their staff in Ayurvedic methods and maintain a fume-free salon.
Sally Hershberger Salon Manager on What Makes a Good Assistant
Salon Manager Andi Steloff and stylist David John share their thoughts on what makes a good assistant and why.
by Anne Moratto
HOW TO: DJ Victory Back with Another Pastel Formula
When we spotted DJ Victory at America's Beauty Show, she had her famous pastel purple hue--which had more of a silver/gray finish--but also some mint green spot color and we knew we had to track down her formula.
HOW-TO: Golden Sunrise Blonde by Kenra Color
Get the "Golden Sunrise" blonde hair color look created by Kenra Color for their Blonde Horizons collection.
BLONDE FORMULA: Gray Coverage and Lighter, Brighter Finish
Katie Gould, working out her salon Sweet Hair, used Wella color to create this lighter, brighter finish on her client.
by Anne Moratto
Beauty Changes Lives Announces Nail Scholarship Winners
The Beauty Changes Lives Foundation (BCL) is pleased to announce the recipients of the inaugural Beauty Changes Lives| CND | Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarship.
by Anne Moratto
HOW-TO: Fierce, Vibrant Redhead by Redken's Lori Zabel
“It takes a special type of personality to be a redhead, they are fierce! They are the most rewarding to get right, and sometimes the hardest to keep. To make a stunning, vibrant redhead you must have a great palette to start," says Lori Zabel, Redken Artist.