Color

Color Correction Process: Banishing Bands and Dreaded Green

From banded and greenish to silvery 'queenish.'

Brightening Up - Going Super Blonde

This client chose her colorist, Amy McManus, after seeing her beautiful work on Instagram. Before coming into the salon, her hair had been previously balayaged, but it still wasn't as light as she wanted it to be. Here's how they made that happen!

COLOR CORRECTION: Damaged To Icy - And Healthy - Platinum

Sarai Speer-Lee (@SaraiHairWizard) of ReHab Hair, Kansas City, MO, says her new client found her on Instagram. "She came in for a consultation - a must for all new clients - and said she wanted silver/white/platinum hair. During her consultation I told her I would get her as light as I possibly could and fix the banding while keeping the integrity of her hair." Here she shares the how-to.

21 Hair Color Transformations by Guy Tang

If you have a passion for hair and, especially, hair color, there's no doubt you've heard of Guy Tang. Tang took social media by storm through his constant postings of vibrant hair color finishes.

Transitional Highlighting with a Color Melt Effect

This colorist has clients who like to change it up. Get his formula for this beautiful color and his tips for managing expectations.

Introducing the 2017 Pantone Color of the Year, Greenery (+ formula!)

Pantone's 2017 Color of the Year is Greenery! See an interpretation and formulation from Aveda Global Artistic Director, Hair Color, Ian Michael Black.

CORRECTION: Great Repair With Cut and CONDITIONER!

This client's hair was fried and dyed to the heavens. Danny McClure (@dannnycuts) of Ian McCabe Studio in Washington DC, talked her into losing the length and starting over.

COLOR CORRECTION: Uneven To Tasteful Bronde Color Melt

Marianne Lohr (@mannie_mak) of Bethlehem, PA, says, "My new client's hair was very damaged on the ends from getting her hair colored and bleached - not professionally - for several years. Her color was very uneven with a couple of bands. She was looking for something low maintenance to go well with her natural color which is a level 3/4." Here she shares details for this correction.

MAKEOVER: Going As "Bright As Possible"

"My niece, as she has gotten a little older, has experienced her hair getting darker but has always enjoyed the natural pieces of light that appear around her face," says Tori Briggs (@mvtoribriggs) of Rocky Mount, NC. "For the past few years we had only popped some babylights in here and there. This time we set out to brighten as much as possible." Get the how to here.

Babylights, Glam Wash, Toner and Extensions For Dramatic Makeover

From brass to class! See how this colorist transformed her client into a beautiful, winter blonde goddess.

Dull and Damaged To Rich Dimensional Chocolate

This client came in with a grown out ombre and wanted to try out some deeper, rich tones for fall and winter.

Modern Shag Cuts, Rich Color and Textured Styles Trending for Winter 2016

Stylist Jeff Stump of Artkiteks gives winter hair tips for the perfect cut and color, and how to achieve cool-girl texture.

Winter Hair Color Trend: Icy, Blonde Balayage How-to

Wintertime is a period of transition for blondes. Say "goodbye" to warm, sunkissed locks and "hello" to cooler blondes with hues of platinum and ashy shades. Here, Nancy Braun, Balayge Expert and L’Oréal Professionnel Artist, shows how you can help your clients achieve their best winter blonde look yet!

Sponsored by L'Oréal Professionnel

Big Cut, Beautiful Balayage, Nice Donation

This client grew her hair for years and wanted a change. After some layering, face framing and texturizing, they cut off a total of 12 inches that was later donated to Wigs for Kids.

MAKEOVER: Faded Cherry To Vibrant Violet

Marianne Lohr (@mannie_mak) of Bethlehem, PA., has been "coloring my client a deep cherry red with balayaged vibrant red pieces throughout for awhile. At her last appointment she wanted to lean more towards the violet side!" Here she shares how she achieved a vibrant violet.

MAKEOVER: Faded Balayage To Silver Sombre

This makeover that we found on Instagram stopped us in our tracks. Get the details for the finished color here.

Enter Now for NAHA 2017! Deadline is Feb. 10

The 2017 entry process for the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) is officially open.