Color
HOW-TO: Darkly Intense Peacock Highlights by Joico
Darkly intense with an artful combination of color that evokes the juxtaposition of oil and water. This look is by Joico Artist Stella Livoti, get the color how-to.
TIP OF THE DAY: Perfect Sectioning for a Color Veil
Rebecca Gregory, Technical and Educational Director of Organic Salon Systems, shares her TIP OF THE DAY for sectioning to create the perfect color veil.
FORMULA HOW-TO: Macaw-Inspired Rainbow Color
Kelly Anne Churnside and her adventurous client were inspired by the exotic scarlet macaw parrot for their latest expedition in hair color.
by Lauren Quick
Battling Black Box Color to Create a Beautiful Blonde
Two sittings and about seven hours later, Megan Gill (@salon6megan) battled old black box color to create a beautiful blonde. Here's how!
by Anne Moratto
HOW-TO: Strawberry Sunrise Redhead Hair Color by Kenra Color
Part of Kenra Color's 2014 Spring/Summer Artistic Collection: Blonde Horizons, the look "Strawberry Sunrise" is inspired by unique characteristics of sunrises, including the range of tones, melting of colors and diffusion of light.
How To Stop Color Bleed
Sue Pemberton is the queen of dimensional color. But how does she get the bright, intense hair color out of foils and avoid colors from bleeding? We find out!
My Little Pony: Color Formula for Fantasy Creature Purple
First the color, then the name--My Little Pony Hair--caught our eye when we picked up this photo on our Instagram feed. Sandra Moreno of Designs by Sandra at Head to Toe Salon in Campbell, CA created this fantasy-creature color using Redken and Pravana.
by Anne Moratto
Mermaid Color Melt How-To and Formula
Melissa Lovett, owner and lead colorist of Platinum Hair Salon in Caldwell, Idaho, created a "Mermaid" color melt using Matrix and Joico to combine the colors of the sea into one flowing look.
by Anne Moratto
HOW-TO: Amplified Red, Gold and Blonde "The Cameron" Style
“The Cameron” shouts Rock ‘n Roll in a soft, sexy design, amplified by the rich red, gold blonde combination which says ‘Rock Star’ all over it.
HOW-TO: Radiant Orchid Highlights by Alfaparf Milano
Radiant Orchid Violet hair color by Teri Guardino, Director of Education for Alfaparf Milano.
HOW-TO: Dimensional Deep Crimson Hue by Keratin Complex
According to Deb Gavin, International Artistic Director, Color Therapy for Keratin Complex, dimension is using a color that enhances or balances the main tone. Here, she creates a deep crimson hair color hue.
HOW-TO: Mirrored Ombre: Dark Chocolate, Carmel, Honey Tones
A mirrored ombre look from Scruples Whisper Collection. “The color transitions softly from dark chocolate, to carmel, to honey, then back to carmel, ending in dark chocolate,” says Amanda Evans, Scruples Artist.
HOW-TO: Illumina Blonde by Wella Professionals
“In a world where we all want to shine, Wella Professionals Illumina Color offers new shades for a new year and a new look,” says Dean Roybal, Wella Professionals Top Artist.
HOW-TO: Lavender, Mint & Blue Faux-Hawk Inspired by P!nk
Kelly Anne Churnside of Salon Cielo in Covina, CA, created a cut inspired by the singer Pink and a vibrant Pravana color combo.
by Lauren Quick
Best Of: Coachella Celebrity Edition
While sunnies, hot pants and maxi dresses were among top trends, these boho chic looks were completed with tousled waves, twisted buns and sleek strands adorned with flowers or wide brimmed hats.
Best of Coachella 2014: Kate Bosworth
While sunnies, hot pants and maxi dresses were among top trends, these boho chic looks were completed with tousled waves, twisted buns and sleek strands adorned with flowers or wide brimmed hats.
Best of Coachella 2014: Zoe Kravitz
While sunnies, hot pants and maxi dresses were among top trends, these boho chic looks were completed with tousled waves, twisted buns and sleek strands adorned with flowers or wide brimmed hats.