Color
TRANSFORMATION: Strawberry To Ashy Blonde
Lindsay Racca (@Hairbylindsayracca) of Vivid Studio at Sola Salons, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, says it took three hours to transform her natural level 8 strawberry blonde client to a sunkissed ashy blonde. Here she shares the HOW TO: STEP 1: ...
TRANSFORMATION: Toned To A Rich, Dimensional Brunette
Kathryn Hills (@hairbykkathrynn) of Chakras Spa and Salon of Greensboro, NC, shares the how to for this magical transformation from old school ombre (regrowth virgin level 6, mids and ends level 8/9) to a rich, dimensional ...
FORMULA: Kida Inspired ICE White
Meliana Clark (@melerinaa) of Lockeford, California, posted this icy blonde inspired by Kida from Atlantis. Here she shares the very simple formula:Kenra Professional 10SM over pre-lightened, level 10 ...
Pretty and Warm To Dimensional Glam
Rosa Russo (@glamartbyrosarusso) worked with her client's natural base to achieve this wearable, icy, dimensional and fresh blonde.Here she shares the HOW TO:STEP 1: Start at the nape applying Italy Hair Fashion Lightener with 40 volume ...
A Subtle, Delicious Change
Lindsey Benitez (@lindseybenitez) calls this finished shade Chestnut Praline Latte. It is not a dramatic shift but the added dimension results in a yummy color.STEPS and FORMULAUsing all Schwarzkopf USA haircolor, alternating between ...
by Anne Moratto
Dark Brunette to Emma Roberts Blonde
We found this pretty finish by @lizyjung on @Olaplex. The Details: "She wanted Emma Roberts Blonde, almost platinum, and needed it done before her vacation.She is a natural dark brunette. This client was with Liz for almost 12 hours ...
by Anne Moratto
TRANSFORMATION: Steel Sombre
Lisa Hart-Walker, an artist at Creations Salon in Rochester Hills MI says "I love a challenge so this was definitely something I was excited about. I discussed the process fully with the client so she was aware of the cost and ...
Aloxxi "Taste of Torino"
Aloxxi uses Color Personalities to facilitate the conversation between colorist and client. While the woman sitting in the chair may not understand levels and volumes, they can relate to hearing their haircolor described as "Blonde ...
by Anne Moratto
Washed Out To Balayage Blonde
"Hair is my passion," says Kimberly Marie (@km_stylist) of Salon Ish in Puyallup, WA. "I am inspired to create looks that complement my clients look and lifestyle. I am devoted to creating a unique style for each client that ...
TRANSFORMATION: Going Ariel
Crystal Casey (@cryistalchaos), owner of High Voltage Hair, Virginia Beach,Virginia, is a Paul Mitchell trained artist specializing in updos and fashion color. "This guest came in wanting a huge change," says Casey. "She had ...
Dramatic Red-to-Beige Blonde Balayage
Kathleen Austin (@hairgoddesskat) in Stockton, CA has an Instagram feed filled with beautiful finishes. We liked this deep, dramatic rooty blonde.HOW TO: Red to Beige Blonde BalayageRoot: Fanola USA 6.44 + 10 volumeBalayage: Fanola USA ORO 24k ...
by Anne Moratto
THE FIX: THE BOMBSHELL
Hailey Mahone (@haileymahonehair), located at The Style Studio, Texarkana, Texas, shares the details for this correction on her client who "had not had her hair done in 8 months, so there were a lot of things happening on her head." ...
Broken And Damaged To Bold Strawberry Blonde
Nicole Knoblach (@nicoleknoblach), a corrective color and multi-color specialist based at Salon Ventures, Kettering, OH, says, "My guest came to me with over processed and banded hair from her previous lightening services. Before ...
TRANSFORMATION: Faded Copper To Dimensional Blonde
Elizabeth Faye (@beautybyelizabethfaye) thanks her color and styling expertise to mentors Kelly Cardenas & Brandon Holt. Now based at Leather & Bone in St. George, Utah, Faye shares the details for this faded copper to dimensional blonde ...
TRANSFORMATION: Going For Depth And Condition
Kelly Pham-Do (@excellenthairsalon), a senior stylist at Excellent Hair Salon & Spa Inc in Fremont, California, says "Kelly came to me wanting a change. She's starting her Masters Program and wanted a more subtle, classy and low ...
FORMULA: Winter Ice
Aimee Jörliden (@hdresseronfire and @aimeeblondie) of Helsingborg, Sweden, wowed us with this amazing photo she posted on her Instagram page. Once we reposted, many of you (not surprisingly) asked for the formula. We tracked down Jörliden ...
Going For Spectacular!
“At the end of the year we like to help transition our guest’s color into something spectacular for the New Year," says Rosa Hawkins (@dirosahaircare, @rosahawkinsgoldwell) owner of DiRosa Haricare (Franklin Square, NY). ...