Color

TRANSFORMATION: Faded To Light Ash Rooty Blonde

The majority of Michael Klomsue's clients are brunettes, transitioning to blonde. "My most requested  color is a light ash blonde balayage," says Klomsue, based at Cristophe Salon, Newport Beach, California. "It's ...

TRANSFORMATION: Dimensional Charcoal

Jeffrey Robert (@jeffreyrobert_) of Kut Haus Salon in Claremont, California, says "All my energy is constantly used toward creating, whether that be through hair, photography/videography, or graphic designing." For this look that we ...

Subtle, Pretty Peach by Mary Cuomo

The color in the mixing bowl looks delicious and the result on the hair is a soft, flattering peach that makes her skin glow.  This peachy keen finish is by Paul Mitchell educator- extraordinaire Mary Cuomo using Paul Mitchell InkWorks ...

Faded, Dated and Damaged To Gorg Blonde Sombre

Chi Diep (@chidiephair) of Studio 91 in Yorkville, Toronto, says she had a great opportunity with this first time client. "She had her hair highighted blonde a year ago from another salon.  Because she has gone without color for a ...

HOW-TO: Galaxy Haircolor & Textured Lob

Noora Ahmad from Simi Valley, CA (@HairByNoora) created this galaxy-inspired haircolor using Kenra Color products. To get the style, she utilized dry haircutting and razored in some pieces for added texture.Applied 30V developer and Kenra non ...

Formula How-To: Marbled Crimson by Paul Mitchell

Lines and hues effortlessly melt a spectrum of seamless levels, and flickers of light catch the eye among diffused, blurred lines. FORMULAS & APPLICATION: Natural level 4 Formula 1: 2 oz Paul Mitchell The Color XG 5RV (5/46) + ...

Formula How-To: Dimensional Mocha by TIGI

The silhouette technique brings emphasis to the perimeter shape around the face, which creates lift and brightens the complexion. Working with a variation of color levels creates a perfect silhouette effect. FORMULAS & ...

Still Going Strong: Silver Metallic Gray

Cassandra DeRosa, (@cassderosa) of Salon 202 in Howell, NJ, shares the details for this gorgeous silver metallic gray that is still going strong this season! We love!!!STEP 1: Balayage the hair using Joico bleach  with 30 volume. Process ...

Heavy Metal Gray Aveda Formula

This metallic color looks so cool on the asymmetrical cut by @foxhairdesigns who worked with Aveda hair color and products.FORMULA:33g ON + 2g 1N + 9g LVB + 2g Pastel B with Liquid Activator for 20 minutes. Done on a pre-existing Level 8 ...

TRANSFORMATION: Way Different Gray

Anna Bianca Clark (@annabiancahair), an Aveda color specialist and educator based at Seasons Salon Spa , Redlands, CA, posted this gorgeous transformation on Instagram and we had to know more! "This client came in wanting something way ...

TRANSFORMATION: Block Color To Dimensional Blonde

"This was my first appointment with Sacha," says Ali Hooper (alihooperhair) of Bixie Colour located in Caringbah, Australia. "She came to me with a previous level 6 warm semi block color," says Hooper. "Sacha is getting ...

THE JOURNEY: Blue to Red to Dimensional Blonde

Michael Antonio Baez (@hairxaddict) of Illusions Hair Spa, Union, NJ, has been on quite a journey with his client. "About a year and a half ago my client was a  dimensional level 9 blonde who wanted something different with her ...

Pravana's Show Us Your Vivids Winners Produce Stunning Results

The results are in! Pravana, a global salon professional hair care brand and leader in creative color, has announced the winners of this year's Show Us Your Vivids Contest.From July 1 to Sept. 30, 2015, over 500 students and stylists entered ...

See the 2015 Winners of Pravana's Show Us Your Vivids Contest - Plus, a How-to!

The results are in! Pravana has announced the winners of this year’s Show Us Your Vivids Contest. From July 1 to Sept. 30, 2015, over 500 students and stylists entered their brightest, head-turning color creations using Pravana Vivids ...

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TRANSFORMATION: Faded Ombre To Chocolate Coffee Melt

Shannon Rha (shannonhairsalon) of Shannon Hair Salon, Valencia, CA, is constantly honing her talents with advanced education. "I went to Vidal Sassoon and I continue my education constantly through Arrojo, Dessange, Nine Zero One, Toni ...

Flat And Overprocessed To Caramel Dimension

Douglas J. Sherman (@Jshermansalon), owner of J. Sherman Salon, Atlanta, Georgia (and a member of the Unicorn Tribe) loves that "Every client I do is a new canvas and always an opportunity to express my creativity whether it be natural ...

Formula How-To: Beach Blonde by Wella

Although summer has ended, clients might not be ready to part with beachy blonde, sun-kissed strands. FORMULA & APPLICATION: Natural level 6 Formula: ½ oz /36 (gold/violet) + ½ oz /89 (pearl/cendre) mixed with 1 ...