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Curling Tutorial: How to Get Maximum Volume With a Curling Iron
Jaclyn Hendrickson demos how to use a Hot Tools curling iron to get maximum volume.
Salon Receptionists Talk About How Stylists Can Be More Successful
Recently, at a salon happy hour, I shared a bottle of wine with a group of receptions. You know I wanted to get the skinny on the challenge of balancing both clients and salon professionals. I started by asking them what their pet peeves were...
Candy Shaw Receives Intercoiffure’s President’s Award
“The Balay Lama,” Candy Shaw, founder of Sunlights Balayage products and education, received Intercoiffure America/Canada’s (‘ICA’) prestigious President’s Award at a black-tie ceremony at New York’s Hilton Hotel on October 28, 2018.
Video Tutorial: How to Use a Crimping Iron For Maximum Texture
Learn how to use a crimping iron on both extensions and natural hair to get the best results.
Cutting the Perfect Fringe: Video Tutorial
Redken Artist Brayden Pelletier is known for his amazing cutting and styling skills. In this short video tutorial, Pelletier chats about creating and placing a flattering fringe for your client. The artist will be teaching a hands-on class at the Redken Symposium to be held January 20-22, 2019 in Las Vegas.
Salon Digital Summit: 3 Keys to Positioning Yourself to Make Money from Social Media
It's no surprise that influencer marketing is marketing's biggest tool today. It's also one of the most exciting, fastest growing—and changing—areas for salon careers or professional development. Here's how to position yourself for Instagram success.
by Jamie Newman
Danielle Sharp Joins Bellus Academy as Salon and Academy Director
Sharp brings a breadth of leadership experience managing curriculum for some of professional beauty’s most prestigious brands.
Cory Couts, Global President KAO, Salon Division, Shares Solutions To Salon Challenges
Goldwell's Cory Couts has spent his adult life in the professional salon industry. Now, as Global President KAO, Salon Division, he can view the industry from an international perspective. Here he shares his insight about the challenges faced globally.
Brunette to Stunning Blonde 5-Hour Transformation
The keys behind this stunning transformation are 1) the colorist's expertise, 2) the client's hair condition and 3) the right products.
by Anne Moratto
Color Correction: Hard Lines to Soft Melt
Atlanta-based Savannah Cochran (@savannahcochran) had quite the challenge from her first time client who had permanent black lowlights and thick, sliced brassy highlights.
Beauty United Against Bullying
Learn more about "Beauty United Against Bullying" from founder Lori Panarello, a member of the KMS Global Artistic Team.
Zach Mesquit Shares Instagram Tips
Zach Mesquit shares why he changed his handle from @platinumperfection and offers tips to build a following.
The Double Life Of Sydniiee
Famed colorist Sydniiee leads a double life. She shares her story from Wella Professionals ITVA2018 Creative Retreat Experience in Lisbon, Portugal.
Wella Professionals ITVA - Reinvented
Wella Professionals ITVA has been reinvented and is now called a "Creative Retreat Experience." Held in Lisbon, Portugal, the event offered team spirit, inspiration, and so much more. Details here.
Salon Digital Summit: The Business of Being a Beauty Influencer
Some strategies for creating content and then protecting your precious content once it's made.
by Anne Moratto
Salon Digital Summit: Instagram and Your Salon Professional Brand: How Personal Is Too Personal
The trio of experts on a panel at Salon Digital Summit discussing the business of getting personal on Instagram included stylists Christina Kreitel and Christopher Smith, and Natalie Boos, director of marketing for the Business of Balayage.
by Anne Moratto