Career
Your Career In Cosmetology: “What’s the best way to choose an advanced cosmetology class?”
From DVDs to hands-on classes in London, from free courses to ones that cost hundreds of dollars, advanced training comes in all forms. Narrowing the options beyond the topic you want to study can be hard.
Cultural Exchange
Where familial tradition meets newly embraced Americanism is the point where cultures cross.
Hispanics and Hair Color
A bi-lingual educator, Goldwell Guest Artist and International Board Certified Hair Colorist, Yolanda Carrasco also co-owns Alpha Hair Design in suburban Berkeley, Illinois with her husband Jesus. On a break from her busy schedule, she talks about Hispanics, curl and all those undertones.
Fall Makeovers
Les Haverty from FHI Heat offers up his take on new styles for the season.
Facts on Hair Color Users
Get insights into the hair color customers you have (and don't have) with facts from P&G's new research study into hair color users in the U.S.
Ask the Experts: When Should I "Base" a Client for a Relaxer?
Carmine Minardi gives his advice on basing a relaxer. Plus, download his relaxer reference chart.
Insider's Preview of Color America
Soak up the color education at this fall's premium color event, Color America with Beth Minardi.
Topiary Textures
Royston Blythe and Nick Malenko release their latest collection inspired by the ultimate art of cutting.
Career Development: Editorial Work
Diego Raviglione gives advice and gets creative backstage at a fashion show.
Bohyme Has Hair Extensions Down to a Science
Modern Salon is the best resource for hair extensions information. Bohyme has hair extensions down to a science.
Romancing the Nails
Soft and subtle colors take the day at weddings this season with added emphasis on healthy, natural-looking nails. “Never are nails under more scrutiny,” says Neli Vazquez-Rowland, CEO of BE! Products nail lacquers, who recommends the company’s new Express Accelerated Top Coat to get the bride on her way with a finish that prevents smudging.
What you need to know about curly textures
Dudley Products International Educator and salon owner Deidre Clay dishes on African-American color trends and what you need to know about curly textures.
The Blondes of Summer
Who says you have to accept gold and brassy blondes just because the sun’s out? Color-shifts to cool are perfectly possible.
Chem 101: Direct dyes
Direct dyes have been around for a long time, but today’s color formulators are achieving effects far more dramatic than your mom’s “rinse.”
Get it right
Working with models on a photo shoot can be difficult, but you can save yourself from potential problems by following the advice of photographer Tom Carson.
Celebrate Success
How do you grow your business today?
Color America Debuts in Chicago
More than 450 colorists made the trip to downtown Chicago for the debut of Color America with Beth Minardi.