Career

Can Work Be Fun? These Stylists Say Yes!

These stylists agree that Sport Clips—which, by the way, Glassdoor has named one of the best places to work in 2019—offers the top three things on stylists’ wish lists, and more.

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Makeover: Going For Depth and Dimension

Get the details for this lovely makeover by Kelly Ries (@boldsandblended) on her client looking for depth and dimension.

MAKEOVER: Faded and Dull To Breathtaking Coppery Red Melt

Get the details for this amazing makeover from faded and dull to coppery red melt by by Jasmine Thomas (@Idye4beauty).

#IBELONG In Beauty: Meet a Manager Who Aspires to Inspire

After successful careers as a stylist, business owner, teacher and corporate manager, Udy Cheatham realized her true passion lies in coaching, training and guiding her fellow professionals. A friend suggested The Salon by InStyle as a place to put her calling into practice, and after three years in as a salon manager in Hurst, TX, she’s never been happier.

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Makeover: Dramatic Line Of Demarcation To Perfect Melt

Get the details for this correction by Cenk Yesil (@cenkinz).

COLOR CORRECTION: Burned and Banded To Better Blonde

This client needed all kinds of correction after another colorist applied color and then left her for too long under a dryer. Get the details for the makeover by Laurie Percoco (@Looksbylaurie).

Shooting Hair for Photo Competitions: What to Know, How to Prepare and More

146,000 views on a video of this expert talking about her process convinced us we needed to know more.

Cutting Hair with Hot Scissors: Taking One Hot Minute to Consider this Technique

We saw this technique live and in action and interviewed a Hollywood hairdresser who says hot scissor haircuts are heating up.

HairHoncho: All-In-One Free App for a Better Way to Run Your Business

Built to streamline, simplify, and lead to success, this new app was created by a designer whose hairdresser wife needed a better scheduling system--so he made her one.

How to Shape a More Youthful Eyebrow

Thinning, dull brows scream AGING. Get tips from Alicia Grande on how to help your client (or YOU!) keep your brows groomed and lush.

Makeover: Using Color Remover as a Magic Wand

Get the details for this makeover where the colorist admitted she needed a "magic wand."

The Amazing Career and Lifestyle Workshop

My career and struggles do not qualify me to write, speak or teach you—my solutions do.

How-To: Sleek, Shiny Blowout

This video of features Donovan Mills @donovanmillshair offering his tips, tricks, and techniques for a shiny, smooth blow dry service.

Hu•Mane Guides Aspiring Professionals At Photo Session In Uganda

The artists from Hu•Mane worked with beauty school students in Uganda and had them participate in their first photoshoot.

Color Correction: Nice Fix For That "Cheating" Client

This client "cheated" on her hairdresser and came running back for a fix. Get the details for this lovely correction.

Rebooking Really Not Happening? This May Be Why

A guest blog post from the founder of HairHoncho, a new free app for stylists and clients, alike.

Why Women Lose Hair And How You Can Help

Hair loss isn’t just a guy problem. Every stylist knows it can affect female clients, too. In women, hair loss manifests as decreased volume in the middle of the scalp, thinning overall or as a widening part. Are you prepared to help?

Sponsored by Hair Restoration Laboratories