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Conversation Starter
The consultation is where success starts. And where it can come to a screeching halt.
Gray-Coverage Challenges
Understanding the natural pigmentation of hair and its relationship to hair color is crucial to a colorists’ success.
Braid Blitz
On a lacquered white bar located in the middle of Nine Zero One Salon you will find jeweled containers filled with multi-colored bobby pins and small rubber bands sitting on top of a glass countertop where clients can choose from a menu of signature braids.
ISSE Day Two Kicks Off!
This morning officially kicks off Day Two of the International Salon and Spa Expo in Long Beach, California. Check out some of the education happening today!
ISSE Day One: Live From the Show
Fresh off the showfloor at the International Salon and Spa Expo in Long Beach, California, I'm feeling excited, I'm feeling eager to visit more booths, and I'm feeling even more passionate! This industry is always changing and there is always something new to learn and it makes every booth an educational experience!
Long Beach's International Salon and Spa Expo Has Begun!
Hello from super sunny California! That's right—the International Salon and Spa Expo, the first industry trade show of the season, has officially kicked off in Long Beach!
Damien Carney's Favorite Golden Globes Styles
“It appeared that everyone took a simple approach at the Golden Globes this year,” observes Joico International Creative Director Damien Carney. “They must be saving their ‘over the top’ looks for the Oscars!” Carney applauds the simplicity of the looks worn by two of his top choices of the evening—Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton. Here, he reveals how to get the looks.
The Doves Studio Barbie Competition
Christopher and Sonya Dove, the very talented and creative owners of the Doves Studio in Santa Monica, California, are always coming up with ways to keep their team inspired. Their most recent "Barbie Competition" is a perfect example!
Andrea Riseborough's Red Carpet Arrival
Andrea Riseborough, star of "W.E.", attended last night's premiere in NYC and stood out from the crowd wearing a beautiful Marchesa gown and sleek, soft side-swept ‘do.
David Babaii on Katherine Heigl’s Premiere Look
Celebrity stylist David Babaii created his “Coiffed Chaos” on Katherine Heigl for the premiere of “One for the Money.” The essence of Grace Kelly was Babaii’s inspiration. “I imagined Grace coming off her yacht in Monaco,” he says. “This look is not about the hair wearing the woman, it’s about the woman wearing the hair.”
Product Club's Hottest Haircoloring Assistant Tools
We caught up with Vice President of Marketing for Product Club Mary Albanese and President Eric Polesuk at the most recent Redken Artist Connection (RAC2012). The 880 colorists in attendance were scooping up several of Product Club's time saving hair coloring assistant tools. We handed our microphone over to Mary to find out which were the hottest items at the event.
BookUrLook Launched
BookUrLook, a new Facebook application connecting clients with stylists and salons, has just been launched by P&G, the parent company of some of our favorite products including Wella, Sebastian, Clairol and Nioxin
On the Prowl
For a limited time stylists can purchase the Fromm Premium Prowl Collection and receive a free tool case with a bonus gift inside.
Marula Oil
Marula Oil is considered a skin care miracle oil to the women in East Africa and is now available to women in the United States. Read about its features.
Butter Blondes
Clairol Professional has recently unveiled the new color application technique Butter Blondes using Crème Demi Permanent color.
Free Cuts for Kids
Read about how Cuttn' It Loose Salon is helping children in their community through Matrix's Chairs of Change program.
Emma Stone's Romantic, Rough-edged hair style
Actress Emma Stone turned heads on the Golden Globes red carpet with her Bordeaux colored Lanvin gown, smoky eyes and her romantic, yet rough-edged hair style.