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Diving into Fashion Color
This client was ready to dive into fashion color. Get the details for this new look.
COLOR CORRECTION: Two Sessions to Colormelt Perfection
This intense transformation required patience and creative formulation to maintain the integrity of the hair.
Dimensional Brunette Formula Inspired by Barbara Palvin
Model Barbara Palvin is known for her luscious brown color. William Beauregard explains how he would recreate the look using Alfaparf Milano color and the brand's upcoming line of stylers, Style Stories.
by Jamie Newman
Bald Fading Tips from Kenny Duncan
Kenny Duncan, United States lead educator for Andis and owner of Mane Attraction Unisex Salon in Philadelphia, shares his tips for the perfect fade.
3 Ways to be Successful on Purpose
If you want to be successful, find out what successful people do and do that! Seems simple right? Modern Salon blogger Patrick McIvor believes you should be doing these three things in order to be the best.
Using Technology to Increase Retail Sales
Let’s face it, we use our phones for everything—from making phone calls to texting to taking pictures for social media—so, why not use it for one more very important thing: managing your business?
He Said, She Said: How to Tell if Your Client is Concerned About Hair Loss
Jerry Holt, Senior Research and Development Manager at Aderans Hair Goods says if a client says the following comments or questions, they are looking for your professional guidance.
by Jamie Newman
Hair Extension 101: From Hair Thinning to Fashion Statements
Extension services are fueled by fashion (trends in color and length) and function (hair loss, thinning, a desire for volume). If you are looking to grow your extension business, it’s essential to focus on both catalysts.
by Jamie Newman
HOW-TO: The Perfectly Messy Pony
A ponytail is timeless and international as shown by this gorgeous silhouette, the result of a collaboration of hair artists from the Moroccanoil Barcelona Academy. It takes just five easy steps to create this special day or evening finish.
Beauty Changes Lives Announces 2017 Leo Passage Scholarship Winners
Barber and hairstylists will define “Exposed” at America’s Beauty Show 2018
Stylists, Stop Getting By: Financial Advice for a Long Career in the Salon
As you make your money, think of the future. Resolve to never live paycheck-to-paycheck. Here are a few rules I follow.
Tips for Working with Metallic Colors
Loving Metallics? Amanda Epstein of Lave Om Hair in Huntingdon, New York shares her favorite formulas using Matrix Metallics color.
Babylights and Proper Toning to Beat the Bands
Get the details for this color correction from a colorist who has a true passion for transforming blondes.
Dimensional Red Color Makeover
Jennifer Fiegura of Desert Garden Day Spa and Salon, Huntingdon, PA wanted to create a color for this first-time client that matched her firey personality.
What I Say to My Client vs. What I Actually Mean
Redken Creative Colorist Rebecca Taylor and Redken Artists Blake Reed Evans, Heather King and Kyle Pinneo, tell it like it is, differentiating between ‘what your stylists says’ and ‘what your stylist means’ when it comes to common haircare, color and styling woes.
Managing Your Springtime Allergies
Do what you can to stop sneezing long enough to enjoy the beautiful outdoors after the snow melts.
Healthy Hairdresser Advisory Council: Larry Silvestri
From our Healthy Hairdresser Advisory Council, Cosmetologists Chicago President Larry Silvestri talks about body/spirit/business.