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OSCARS: Kerry Washington's Sleek Beach Waves & Dusty Purple Gown
"Scandal Star" Kerry Washington worked the Oscars Red Carpet in a dazzling dusty purple strapless Jason Wu gown and beautiful sleek beach waves created by celebrity stylist Takisha Sturdivant-Drew using HairArt tools.
OSCARS: Lupita Nyong'o's Pink Pearl Nails and "Goddess" Headband
Lupita Nyong'o stopped the world with her breathtaking "goddess-like" Oscars style and emotional acceptance speech for Best Supporting Actress in 12 Years a Slave.
BREAKING NEWS! Reuben Carranza Joins Luxury Brand Partners
Luxury Brand Partners (LBP), an incubator for artist-driven beauty brands, is pleased to announce that Reuben Carranza is joining the company as President of Specialty Brands. Carranza will oversee the development of several innovative new brands and education platforms that will be launching over the next several years, including some that will be introduced in 2014.
COLOR HOW TO: Mixed Metal Formula of Gold, Silver, Rose
Zach Schneider always creates some of the coolest looks at his Hairborn Fashions salon in Villa Park, Illinois. And when we spotted this silver fox on Facebook, we knew we had to track down the hair color formula and steps.
Keune Evolution in Orlando, Florida
Keune's Evolution event and show in Orlando, Florida, featuring the 2014 trend collection debut, Soft Touch, and editorial fashion show, education and hands-on learning.
HOW TO: Formula and Steps for Rich, Dimensional Chocolate Color
We are loving this hair color formula to create a rich chocolate brown with highlights.
HOW TO: Lace Rose Braid as Seen on Pinterest
This photo has reached thousands of repins on Pinterest--and though the originator of the look has yet to be found, the braiding inspiration has spread like wildfire. We tracked down the how to!
HOW-TO: Sebastian Professional's Sonic Curve Look
This year Sebastian Professional launches hair into the digital age. Take a look at the new Sonic Curve look, part of the brand's EvoTech collection.
VIP Rewards Program at Salon Ingá in Florida
Floridian business Salon Ingá launched a VIP membership program in 2014 and shares how its affected the success of the salon in the first few months.
by Lauren Quick
Transform Lives With Kenra Smooth
New Kenra Smooth in-salon service so so safe that you can follow immediately with a wash and color.
The New Yorker Cover Tells the Truth About Oscar Preparation
The NEW YORKER magazine nails it with their most recent cover by artist Barry Blitt, spoofing the golden, gleaming OSCAR statuette and all the 'work' that went into getting it looking so award-winning!
by Anne Moratto
COLOR HOW-TO: Formula and Steps to Reach Platinum Blonde
Stylist Ashley Hubbard created this platinum blonde and we knew we needed to track down the steps and formula for you! Here's how she did it.
The Power of Texture Education
New teaching trends and the evolution of how to become a curl authority in the salon market.
Know Your Curlies: Curl Stats!
Two surveys show both clients and stylists are cozying up to curl products, services and education.
HOW TO: Fixing a Home Hair Color Disaster
Kasia Pawluk, a stylist at Chicago's Gallery of Hair, had her hands full when a client with home hair color (an attempt at ombre, we think?) came to see her. Here's how she fixed it.
Harry Situation: Daniel Radcliffe's Hair Extension Woes Discussed
Daniel Radcliffe, the actor famous for playing Harry Potter, is sporting extensions for an upcoming role in the movie "Frankenstein" and is none too pleased about it, calling them a nightmare.
by Anne Moratto
Haute Coiffure Designer Le Mindu Presents at Paris Fashion Week
Paris Fashion Week was the sight of Hair Artist Charlie Le Mindu's latest wig collection, Stronger, made entirely of Hairdreams hair.
by Anne Moratto