Color

FORMULA: The Joe Jonas Rainbow Pompadour

Singer Joe Jonas went all rainbow pompadour last month and Pravana colorist Jamie Muniz put together the formula and technique to re-create the look:FORMULA 1:. Two parts Pastel Blissful Blue + 1 part Neon Blue FORMULA 2: Four parts Vivids ...

TRANSFORMATION: Going Neon Nebula

Alicia McLaughlin, AKA Lish Mac (@thehairstylish), was thrilled with this opportunity to create what she calls a "Neon Nebula" finish for client Nicole."This color story is long," says McLaughlin. "This year she had been ...

DEMO: The Backcombing Balayage Technique To Create That Kardashian Sombre

George Papanikolas, the color genius behind that gorgeous Kardashian seamless balayage sombre, shared the details this past weekend while presenting at the grand Matrix Destination event held in Orlando, Florida. MODERN caught up with him ...

The Nebula Collection

The Nebula Collection was inspired by the Nebula phenomenon which is created when a star blows off its outer layers after it has run out of fuel to burn."To be honest, our interest in space began with the movie Star Wars and we were ...

How-To (+video!): Tie-Dye Dutch Braid

With both festival and wedding seasons fast approaching, it's time to ramp up your braiding skills. The versatility of braids have made them a mainstay in upstyling, and we don't see that changing any time soon. Pravana Guest ...

Redken Announces Crystal Renn as their New Brand Muse

Redken announces model Crystal Renn as the newest brand muse. Renn will first serve as the face of the launch of new shades to Redken’s Chromatics Ultra Rich professional haircolor line, launching in salons April 2016. Renn joins the ...

Cut and Color How-To: Subtle Strobing

Not surprisingly, the strobing makeup trend of strategically placing shimmer and highlighters to add light has made its way to the other side of the salon, to colorists and stylists. Hair artists are using the color technique to create fresh ...

HOW-TO: Marbled Stone Haircolor + Textured Lob

This "Marbled Stone" haircolor and textured lob by Wella Professionals was inspired by how light plays with mineral layers within rocks. Here, you can re-create the cut, color and style using Wella Professionals products.Color ...

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TRANSITION: Warm Blonde to Cool Beige Blonde

How cool is it that Lauren Wheeler (@Lo_Wheelhouse),  a stylist and owner of Wheelhouse Salon in San Clemente Beach, CA, so efficiently—and generously—shares her process and formula on Instagram with these photos and text? Very ...

TRANSFORMATION: Faded Sombre To Sunny Blonde

Cassandra Hernandez (@cassssaaandraaa) of Sunshine Hair Designs, Port Hueneme, California acknowledges that Instagram has helped her build her clientele, and we aren't surprised with transformations like this one that we found on her page. ...

The Perky Pixie

Dani Emerson (@hairdodanigirl) of Hair Do Salon, Mesa, Arizona says, "This client thought about cutting her hair for months. She was going out of the country to make the world a better place and didn't want the hassle of dealing ...

TO THE RESCUE: Home Disaster To Beautiful Ash Blonde

Amanda Bom-Fritz (@hairbyamandasthlm) of Stockholm, Sweden, posted this amazing makeover and we had to know more. "My best friend called me and told me she colored half her hair purple and sent me a picture." Bom-Fritz packed her bags ...

FORMULA: A Gorgeous Green with Hints of Teal

First, we love the look of the hairdresser's hand in the hair. It's a great way for Chris Winzer (@winzerplease), a hairdresser in Palm Springs, CA, to show the evenness of her color work.STEP ONE:  Lightened up the roots with ...

Colorful Color Melt

Wesley Palmer (@wesdoeshair), co-owner of Against The Grain Salon, Houston, Texas, says "Turning hair into my art is my hobby." We LOVE this finish that he says he created without any set pattern, just visual placement. Here he ...

TRANSFORMATION: Uninteresting To Chopped And Icy White

This gorgeous makeover posted by Morgan (@merrgg) of Seagrass Salon and Spa, Wilmington, NC, is causing quite the buzz. Here she shares the details for the the very simple color:Lift with Redken Flash Lift (20 and 30 volume) and tone with Shades ...

A Gray That Is Grand, Not Granny

Ashlea Morris (@ashleamorris), a Robert Cromeans salon stylist, Paul Mitchell International Educator and "Proud stage assistant to Angus Mitchell" used all Paul Mitchell color and products for this gray that has beautiful shine and ...

TRANSFORMATION: Faded Box Red To Dramatic Jewel Tones

Neal Malek (@nealmhair) of Educe salon (@educe_salon) of Orlando, FL, says that his client found him on Instagram six months ago and finally called to set up her color correction."She lives four hours away in Miami, and was so excited ...