Career
HOW-TO: The Perfect Editorial Braid on Extensions
Danielle Keasling is an extension and braiding expert and is frequently asked how she creates her unique styles that have won her covers and international competitions. Here, she shares tips for braiding and extensions.
Say These Three Sentences to Build Your Clientele
Use the sentences as they are, word for word. Do not alter the words. Do not change the order. Then watch what happens.
by Ivan Zoot
The Straight Story on Posture from Mary Beth Janssen
Fix a lot of what ails you by practicing good posture. Industry expert Mary Beth Janssen takes you through the steps.
VIDEO: George Papanikolas Demonstrates His Signature Highlights
George Papanikolas, the Matrix Celebrity Colorist who was an educator at the most recent Matrix Destination, shows how-to apply his signature highlights (in a great video demo) and then chats about his insider secrets to celebrity style.
Sola Partners with PBA to Raise Money for Disaster Relief
Sola reminds stylists that they are never alone.
by Anne Moratto
Sola Partners with PBA to Raise Money for Disaster Relief
Sola reminds stylists that they are never alone.
by Anne Moratto
Bosley Strong: Bosley Professional Strength Holds Core Educator and Brand Ambassador Training
Bosley Professional Strength Core Educator and Brand Ambassador Training, held on January 13-15, 2018 in Los Angeles, CA, brought together a team of experts on hair health.
by Anne Moratto
MAKEOVER: Correcting the Correction
"My client had an old balayage professionally done to which she then covered up with some 'at home' color," says Tosha Tuzon. Details for correction here.
7 Healthy Ways to Kick Off American Heart Month
February is the time we think about habits that work toward heart health. Here are seven.
Beauty Changes Lives Announces Ratner Companies “Passion and Purpose” Scholarship
The Beauty Changes Lives Foundation announced the debut of the Passion and Purpose scholarship, generously funded by Ratner Companies. True to its name, the scholarship celebrates the “passion and purpose” that define the careers of professional hairstylists.
by Anne Moratto
Wear Red on Feb 2. for National Wear Red Day!
We asked our Council members: February is Heart Month, and February 2 is National Wear Red Day. Do you wear red, or do you or your company recognize heart health in any other way?
Yoga: The Solution to Everything?
Was it right under our noses for 5,000 years?
Joico Global Destination Education 2018: Joi to the World
Ever dream of hanging out with your favorite stylists on the beach or at a pool party? Joico’s Global Destination Education 2018 was that and more.
by Jamie Newman
Slideshow: ISSE 2018 in Long Beach, Onstage, in the Classroom, on the Show Floor
There is opportunity everywhere for learning, inspiration and connection at the International Salon and Spa Expo in Long Beach.
by Anne Moratto
Want to Do Fergie's Hair? 30 Finalists Have the Chance, thanks to Matrix's FergiexMatrix Contest
Live from the Matrix Destination 2018 main stage, eight-time Grammy winner Fergie, shared that the big win for a new Matrix contest is the chance to assist celebrity stylists to color and style Fergie and her dancers’ hair at an upcoming concert in New York City. Get the details here.
What it's Really Like Styling and Coloring Celebrities' Hair: Nick Stenson Tells All
ASK HIM ANYTHING: Learn the ins and outs of what it’s REALLY like working with celebrities as Nick Stenson tells all live from Matrix Destination 2018.
10 Habits of a Young Stylist
10 Habits of a Young Stylist is a creative workshop for new beauty graduates or young stylists looking to expand their career in their own terms and is being offered at the International Salon and Spa Expo (ISSE) in Long Beach, CA, this weekend.
by Anne Moratto