Color

MAKEOVER: Basic Blonde To Purple/Lilac Melt

Marianne Lohr (@mannie_mak), a freelance artist based in Bethlehem,PA., says "My new client came in to see me because she was never happy with her blonde and how gold/yellow it was. She wanted to be an all over platinum blonde at first, but then had mentioned how she's always wanted to have purple hair. Her dream came true that day." Details here.

Schwarzkopf's ColorMelter Tool Blends Multiple Colors in One Step

The ColorMelter, consisting of a melting palette and melting sponge, allows the blending of up to three colors in a single step.

MAKEOVER: Blending Cut And Color For A Magnificent Finish

Meagan Reitz (@meaganreitzhair) of Skin Bliss Spa and Salon, Albuquerque, New Mexico, wowed us with this makeover that we found on Instagram. We contacted her to get more details. Here she shares the how-to.

HOW-TO: Smokey Lavender Hair Color with Face-Framing Silver Accent & Root Shadow

Can’t choose between purple or silver color for your client? We have the solution right here—use them together! Pravana has the perfect example of how you can mix these two popular hair color choices together for an overall glamorous look.

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Teal To Big Chop To Tasteful Brunette Bob

When we saw this makeover on Instagram, we had to know more. Hairdresser Nicole Boccio of Cactus Salon and Spa  (@cactussalonsmithtown), Smithtown, New York, says "I had been doing a doubled processed blonde on Kelly Sampson for some time now. She came requesting 'mermaid hair'. She had 2 inches of level 5 roots." Here Boccio shares the details for this makeover.

CORRECTION: Grown Out, Faded and Damaged To Ice White

Vanessa Castro (@extraglossy_) from NYC says she is "obsessed with doing hair - especially color corrections. I love that they challenge me to think and always try new things." Here she had an opportunity to meet a challenge head on in a correction that took 6 1/2 hours.

ARROJO Exposé Heads to Philadelphia, April 9

After just wrapping up in LA, the ARROJO Exposé 2017 Tour continues to Philadelphia on April 9th, 2017. Mark your calendars!

From Years of Single Process to a Low Maintenance Color Melt

This 'before and after' from Nikki Tran was with a new client.

MAKEOVER: Going Gold

Carissa Castiglia (@colorbymisscariss) of Eva Scrivo Salons (@evascrivosalons) says, "My client was a natural level 6 and desired a golden level 9." Here she shares how she achieved this gorgeous result.

Smokey Balayage

Such a nice change-up.  Get the formula!

MAKEOVER: Four Sessions To Silver

Kim Bruce (@themisfitblonde), co-owner of Monroe on Mane (@monroeonmane), Sturbridge, MA., specializes in blondes and hairdressing. "This guest has been a client of mine for almost a year now. It has taken four sessions to achieve our desired shade of silver blonde." Here Bruce shares the details for the transformation.

Icy Elegance with Neon Teal Tips

Ice with a touch of neon. Get the formula!

MAKEOVER: Grown Out Blonde To Tasteful Copper

This client had dreams of platinum blonde, but then all of a sudden, she wanted to go red! This was a big change from platinum, so colorist Lauren Barton made SURE this was what her client wanted. Her client said to go for it! 

MAKEOVER: No Hassle Pixie

"This client had thought about cutting her hair for months. She was leaving out of country to make the world a better place and didn't want the hassle of dealing with long hair throughout her travels." Dani Emerson (@hairdodanigirl) shares details for the makeover.

L’Oréal Professionnel Color & Style Trophy Coming to the U.S.

L’Oréal Professionnel announces its first-ever Color & Style Trophy in the United States. Reported to be the longest-running LIVE Hair Competition globally, the professional brand is bringing the competition stateside to showcase U.S. talent.

FORMULA: Disrupted Rainbow

Inspired by the disconnection portrayed in Goldwell’s D!srupt collection, Tiffany Blair took those elements and translated them into an undercut with a surprise in the back.

Becoming A Rapunzel: Extensions To The Rescue

This client's continued goal is to get longer, lighter and fuller hair through extensions.