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Oils and their Benefits
Descriptions of the latest oils and their benefits
David Babaii on Dianna Agron’s Sexy Cosmo Cover Look
David Babaii weighed in on versatile bobs last month. He’s back to talk about the sexy cover looks he created for Glee’s Dianna Agron, who appears on the September issue of Cosmopolitan. Babaii, who made news when he created Dianna’s texturized bob style this spring, has taken her look further with a trio of different styles on three Cosmo covers.
Six Common Curl Mistakes
Four curl experts share their curl mistakes, so you can avoid making the same ones.
Redken Awards 10 Scholarships to Students of The Salon Professional Academy
Redken has announced the names of its ten 2011 scholarship recipients, all of whom are either current or prospective cosmetology students of The Salon Professional Academy (TSPA).
The Most Buzzworthy Looks from the MTV Video Music Awards
The looks at Sunday night’s MTV Video Music Awards were truly headline-worthy. In particular, we noticed Beyoncé’s gorgeous glow as she revealed her pregnancy, witnessed Lady Gaga in drag try to smooch a more subdued Britney Spears, and observed Nicki Minaj walk the red carpet with a cartoon-crazy Dayglo updo. With viewers and the media still buzzing about the show, we got the rundown from Kelly Franiak, stylist/colorist for the past seven years at Salonblonde in Chicago, about her take on the event.
Farouk's Fiesta: The Event Gets Better and Better!
Yesterday, close to 5,000 got to experience exceptional stage presentations from Farouk Systems' Team Europe and Team South America--this morning in Cancun kicked off with Team Middle East, Team South Korea (oh.my.god.so.awesome!) and Team Australia (seriously? They had motorcycles! Check out the below video). It was an unbelievably exciting morning!
Day Two: Farouk's Fiesta!
The fiesta has officially begun! It’s day two of Farouk Systems’ 17th International Sales & Buying Conference in Cancun, Mexico, and it’s been a whirlwind of action since our planes touched ground.
Farouk's International Sales & Buying Conference FIESTA!
Hola, from Cancun, Mexico, at the beautiful Moon Palace resort! I’m here with the lovely Farouk Systems team and hundreds (or is it thousands?!?) of hairdressers for Farouk’s 17th International Sales and Buying Conference. This year’s theme: Be Safe, Be Beautiful.
How Do I Love My Wife...Let Me Count the Ways I Have Messed Up Her Hair
As many of you probably know, I have been with my wife for a long time - 20 years together, 15 years married this month, and that is a great thing.
Best Looks from the 2011 Teen Choice Awards
The Teen Choice Awards aired August 7 and all your favorite young celebs were out in full, fashionable force. This generation of stars brought a new energy to the show with glowing skin, dramatic eyes and bold lips.
Dell Searches for America’s Favorite Small Business; Is It Yours? Get Inspired by OPI
Get inspired to enter your salon or beauty business in Dell's "America's Favorite Small Business" contest with this video from OPI's Suzi Weiss-Fischmann and get all the contest details.
Video Blog: Alison's 1-minute Feather Extension Tip
MODERN's Alison Shipley gives a quick and simple way to make your clients' feather extensions POP!
Keratin Complex Express Blowout Service
I recently was treated to a Keratin Complex Express Blowout service at Chicago’s Studio 110 Salon—and it was fantastic!
Happy Hour at Boom Boom Brow Bar
Happy hour at Boom Boom Brow Bar is a beauty junkies dream come true. Every day between 4 and 5 p.m., a girl can spend just $20 and get a brow wax with the added bonus of a free lip wax.
Tracey Cunningham’s Fall/Winter 2011 Haircolor Forecast
Tracey Cunningham, Redken Creative Consultant for Color, has the latest in fall hair color trends and professional hair color products to achieve these trends and get the hottest looks of the season.
Olivia Munn’s Flirty Look and More Top Celebrity Bobs
We love Olivia Munn’s recent flirty bob, the latest in a lineup of memorable Hollywood bobs. This versatile cut, which can go sweet, modern or edgy, has shone on many stars. The key to this classic, says celeb stylist David Babaii, is that it can be customized to any individual with its many cut and styling options. Here are a few things to keep in mind!
City of Hope 2011
City of Hope July 21, 2012




