Color
TRANSFORMATION: Dead Blonde To Frosty Sombre
Cathy Tran (@prostylistcathyt) of Corona, California says this correction took 14 hours. "This client has been through many sessions with other colorists, but was having trouble reaching her target shade," says Tran. "Even with ...
TRANSFORMATION: Old News To Dimensional Color Melt
Kathryn Hills (@hairbykkathrynn) of Chakras Spa and Salon, Greensboro, NC, says "Brantley is a fairly regular client. She only visits about every 4 months or so, so we have been doing a lot of ombre or balayage. She had been going ...
From Warm To Bright And Cool - Khaleesi Blonde!
Lindsay Algee (@lindsay.alg) a mobile/self-employed hairstylist in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, posted this transformation and we had to know more. "My client had been living away where she was getting foil highlights every so often for a ...
Old Blonde To New Ash
Cathy Tran (@prostylistcathyt) of Corona, California, says her new client drove more than four hours, asking her to correct her faded, banded, brassy blonde. Tran got busy and shares the HOW TO:Step 1: Section hair into 3 star sections. Working ...
Babylights and Balayage
This Vancouver-based and Schwarzkopf-using stylist used a combination of babylights and balayage for this beautifully blended 'sombre.'See more of her work at @vanmobilehair on Instagram.FORMULAS:Babylights: Schwarzkopf L-OO and 40 ...
by Anne Moratto
TRANSFORMING FUN SHADES: Hot Pink To Mermaid
Megan Chiles (@hairstylist_MC) of Nico Bella Salon, Camas, Washington, was thrilled her her most recent challenge. "My client come in with about 2 and a half inches of level 6 grow out. Mid shaft to ends was faded Manic Panic red so it was ...
FORMULAS: Brighter Base and Balayage
This was the third session for client and artist. A brighter base and balayage was created by Rosalee Rios Landry (@lovehairbyrose) and here's how...FORMULASBase: Redken Shades Eq 4n/3nb combed through to melt the base down.Balayage: I ...
by Anne Moratto
How-To: Rihanna's Navy-Blue Hue
Rihanna has never been shy about changing up her look. The singer (and actress from time to time) has traded in her raven locks for a number of shades throughout the years—arguably most memorably fiery red, but also variations of blonde, ...
by Lauren Quick
Removing Years of Box Color to Create a Beautiful Blue Violet
Rogue Hair Studio in Kennesaw, Georgia is owned by Melissa Meacham. We’ve shared her work before and this recent makeover impressed us because she removed years of box color for her client, Beauty Vlogger Savannah Wallace ...
by Anne Moratto
DESIRED: Going Back To Dark
Jordan Rivera (@jordannnriveraa) a level 1 stylist at Haus of Heir, Davenport, Iowa, wowed us with this transformation. We had to know more. Rivera shares:Hair Backstory: When my client came to be she had explained she was a level 10 when she ...
DIY Damaged Blonde To Hot Pink
Shonda Broadus (@shondabroadus) of Color Me RAD Salon, Beaufort, South Carolina had quite a challenge on her hands. "The client came in with diy bleached hair," she says. "It wasn't very healthy but with a little help ...
The Gradual Approach To Icy Blonde
Lauren Barton (@laurendoinshows), a Level Two Stylist/Make Up Artist at Heaven The Salon Experience (@heavensalon), Winchester, VA, says, "Going lighter is a process" in order to maintain the condition and integrity of the hair. She ...
2015 Best of #Hashtags
This year brought us beauty trends far and wide—from otherworldly haircolor creations to the short cuts no one could seem to get enough of and everything in between.
by Lauren Quick
NICE! Violet Ice
Marije Stoelhorst (@Marije_SalonB), an artist at Salon B in Almere (Netherlands) says she is a "Proud member of the Unicorntribe! My biggest passion (next to my two daughters) is color, especially the grey, silver and cool blonde ...
Dimensional Red To Hawaii Blue
Alicia McLaughlin, better known as Lish Mac (@thehairstylish), an artist at Calista Grand, West Chester, Pennsylvania, says that "The Unicorn Tribe is the epitome of why I joined this business. I love making people feel beautiful and ...
Misplaced Highlights To Honey Beige Sombre
Sue Soussain (@Colourmesue) of Salon B, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, believes in customizing every color design and cut on her clientele. "I take time for my consultation and really try to listen to my clients. I also try to be honest about ...
TRANSFORMATION: Faded To Silver/Blue Melt
Gina Atkinson (@ginaatkinson), based in North Hollywood and Las Vegas, continues to wow us, and this transformation is no exception. We contacted Atkinson to the get details for this melt. Here she shares the how to:STEP 1: Balayage ...