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Battle of the Bands: Corrective Color
After some at-home color maintenance went wrong, this client came in for professional help. The process took five hours, but it was worth it in the end!
by Anne Moratto
Paul Mitchell The Color XG Formula and a Clipper Cut
The multi-talented Tina Greene (@tina.greene) is a newly-minted hairdresser, a model (see our cover from May 2016) and the social media and brand director for Straight Pin Studio LA. To complement this precise, blunt bob (which was achieved ...
by Anne Moratto
Pravana Bronde Balayage Formula and Technique by @mtlewisstylist
To create the sunkissed golden glow on her now-bronde model, @mtlewisstylist used Pravana Pure Enlightenment Clay lightener with a high-volume developer. Then, she wrapped the lightened sections, and processed under heat for 15 minutes, and at room temperature for another 15 minutes for a total processing time of 30 minutes. Hair was then toned with Pravana's Color Lush 8nb for 15 minutes.
Haircolor Correction: Brassy and Not Believable to Rich Brunette
There is so much great work to be found on Veronica Colon’s Instagram feed (check out @veronicacolonhair) and while it was hard to select one to focus in on, we wanted to share this beautiful finish because we can only imagine the delight of her client with this delicious color.
by Anne Moratto
Makeover: Lifted Root and Natural Ash Effect
She calls this a “magical makeover” and we agree. “This couldn't have had a better outcome!” says Bree Little (@breanna_anythingbutbasic)PROCESSSTEP ONE: Started with a bleach soap cap of BlondorLightener and 30 ...
by Anne Moratto
Haircolor Formula: Old Ombré Transformed
Working with what was already happening on her client’s head, Kelli Shawn (@artistrybykellishawn) made a beautiful shift in color.“Starting with last year's ombré, her natural brown was blended with a warm brown (rose gold ...
by Anne Moratto
Haircolor: So Blonde It's Blue How-To
Olivia (@omgartistry) is a member of the Unicorn Tribe and a Blonde Specialist who gave her client the near-optical illusion she requested. Her client said: "I want people to ask me if I could possibly have lavender ...
by Anne Moratto
Balayage and Proper Toning For A Bright Dimensional Blonde
Clark Le (@Clark_Leq) of Obadiah Salon, Bellevue, Washington says "My client had not had her hair done almost a year. She is ready to go blonder over all, but she still want to keep it low maintenance. We decided to cut 2 inches off, ...
Makeover: Virgin to Ginger - SO SIMPLE!
Allyssa Cox (@allyssaofbellavoi) of Bella Voi Hair and Nail Studio, Mountville, PA. was offered a challenge. "During a consultation before her appointment, she told me that her sister is a color specialist in another state and she had ...
Color Correction: Going Lighter and Brighter Without Bleach
Amy Makin (@themakoshark) of The Secret Warehouse, Liverpool, England, loves "transforming my clients hair and doing big color changes or color corrections." Makin always begins each service with a full consultation including tests on ...
Makeover: Dulled Fashion To Bright Sunrise
Amber Mahaffey (@coloroutsidethelineshs), Surfside Beach, SC, shares the details for this lovely transformation: Step 1: Pre lighten midshaft to 2 inches from ends using Redken Flash Lift with 30 volume developer with a splash of 40 ...
Makeover: Box Blonde To Icy Blonde With Gentle Blue Peek-a-boos
Willow Shull (@willowshull) of Kharma Design Studio, Victoria BC, caught out eye with this gorgeous white ice blonde accented with some pretty blue peek-a-boo pieces. "Her hair was already pretty light golden blonde," says Shull ...
Choosing the Right Shade of Denim: How to Get Bleached Blue, Lived-In Gray or Dark Denim Color
Once you and your client have decided to go for denim-colored locks, the next question is: what shade of denim best suits her style? Color.Me by Kevin Murphy Director of Education Kate Reid shares her tips on how to achieve lighter, faded denim tones, dark and deep blue shades and in-between, stonewashed color.
Makeover: The Big Tone-Down
"This is a regular client of mine," says Connie Fusaro (@colorbycon) of The Color Cafe Hair Studio, Greenwich, Conn. "She loves to try new and different things! It's always fun doing her hair. The picture on the left was ...
HOW-TO: Pravana ColorLush Dimensional Red
To achieve this gorgeous red, use copper Color Boost with ColorLush color. See the technique and formulas below.
by Jamie Newman
Day One of Paul Mitchell The Gathering 2016: You Do You
The Event: An annual family-reunion of the Paul Mitchell tribe, The Gathering 2016 launched in Las Vegas at the Aria Resort on Monday, August 15, and will conclude on Wednesday, August 17. In those few days, a wealth of information is communicated to the attending stylists, salon owners, Paul Mitchell staff and field team.
by Anne Moratto
How To Enter Pravana's 2016 Best of Balayage Awards
One talented balayage colorist will receive an entire year’s supply of Pravana’s blonding product worth more than $10,000—plus majorrrrr features on @modernsalon’s social pages, modernsalon.com AND editorial in MODERN SALON magazine!