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Robb Dubre's Golden Girl Step by Step with Kenra Color
While many colorists think linear, sometimes bringing in an unexpected shape for the color pattern can make those few steps look incredibly complex. Here, Robb Dubre creates dimension and depth at the base for a spring/summer warm up—for maximum impact with (exhale!) minimal foiling.
PBA Hosting Free Webinar to Offer Public Speaking Skills
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) will host a new webinar titled, Average to Iconic - The 3 Secrets to Being a Great Speaker, that will help beauty industry professionals and business owners overcome their fear of public speaking.
by Anne Moratto
"Awakening" Redhead by Goldwell's John C. Simpson
The “Awakening” collection is based on world chaos and the day-to-day life we are surrounded by and breaking out of the cocoon, so we can find a new awakening. Check out this redhead by Goldwell's John C. Simpson.
Red and Copper Tones by Farouk Systems' Patrick Kalle
Powerful red and copper tones create strong geometric shapes, revealing the most versatile aspects of a short cut by Patrick Kalle, Farouk Systems Europe Creative Director.
Vignette by Aiden Horwood: Renaissance and Baroque Inspired Hair
Aiden Horwood’s collection ‘Vignette’ is inspired by renaissance and baroque portraits, Victorian photography and silent film stars such as Clark Gable. The heritage fundamentals of barbershop and men’s grooming were applied to each image. Horwood combined traditional finger waves with modern free hand clipper work to create a Renaissance effect.
5 Tips on How to Grow Your Hair Faster
It's the age old client question, "How do I get my hair to grow faster?" Besides recommending hair thickening products or hair supplements, according to Vanity Vixen, Erica Sanchez, owner of Vanity Salon in Boca Raton, Florida, there's other ways you should be sharing with your clients.
HOW-TO: Do the Beach Wave in 6 Steps for Spring
Hello Spring! Cloud Nine Creative Director Lauren McCowan offers the Beach Mane as a look for spring. If your clients are having trouble getting the beach wave look on their own, show them how to do it with these quick steps.
4 Dry Shampoo Tips from Ruth Roche
Using a dry shampoo saves a ton of time, but can be intimidating to apply. Follow these top tips from Ruthe Roche for best results and repeat as necessary until hair is washed.
First Steps: HOW DO I?
How do I?...
HOW DO I: Become a Salon Owner?
How do I become a salon owner?
HOW DO I: Decide between being a generalist and specialist?
How do I decide between being a generalist and specialist?
HOW DO I: Start a Product Line?
How do I start a product line?
HOW DO I: Make More Money?
How do I make more money? Increase your income now by using at least one of these eight great ideas.
5 Steps to Achieving Financial Security
The first thing you should do after cosmetology school or even a bit before is sketch out your financial plan of action. Your success and financial security will require that you establish a solid learning foundation for your personal, professional and financial development. FIRST CHAIR asked President and Founder of Hairdresser Career Development Systems Jon Gonzales how a newly graduated salon professional can establish a solid start on his or her path to financial security.
Pros and Cons of Booth Renting
Deb Hunt, owner of Spa Business Solutions in Vista, California, says stylists often go solo due to frustration. “They add up their tickets and think it’s a lot of money they can keep themselves,” Hunt says. But rental is a different business model, and there’s more to consider than income.
A Career Changer: Learning How to do Hair Extensions
FIRST CHAIR interviewed hair extensionist Ann Marie Walts' on what it takes to dive into the hair extension business. See what you need to do to start and be successful.
Catch Word: Silioilmin
Bleach getting blotchy? Color separating? Noticing uneven distribution of hair color? Silioilmin may be to blame.