Color

Make Space in the New Year for Your Dream Clients

This advice comes from a blonding specialist we have followed for years. After having to rebuild her clientele several times, she has learned the best ways to create a career and clientele that feels right for her.

Make This a Colorful Year: 4 Ways to Increase Your Color Profits

Color services generate more income than any other salon service for many businesses, but how profitable are they? Take a look at your color business to see if you should make changes to your pricing menu, and evaluate waste-reduction solutions in the dispensary. It could add up to thousands of extra dollars a year!

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Foilyage, Low Lights and Perfect Toning For the Win!

Get the details for this color correction using foilyage, low lights and perfect toning for a dramatic finish.

Teasylights and Balayage For Royal Results

Alyssa Wiener (@alyssawiener), a master stylist at Whip Salon in Westport, CT., says new client Lynette “has always wanted to go her favorite color, purple. I was so excited to make that dream come true for her!”

New Client, New Look

This virgin haired client decided it was time for a new look. It took almost 9 hours, but was worth the wait.

How-To: Dimensional Brunette with Extensions

Ulta Beauty Design Team member Cristina Rodriguez shares her color formula (plus her two secret tips for clip-in extensions) in this video tutorial.

MAKEOVER: From Blonde To Pink (Consultation Is Key)

This guest initially came in wanting a consultation as she was interested in pastel hair, but unsure of exactly what she wanted. After a deep conversation, both client and colorist agreed on a gorgeous pink.

Going For the PERFECT Red/Copper Melt

Samantha Daly was "in heaven" when her new client requested anything in the red or copper family. This melt is magical.

Color How-To: Neon Peach

Vibrant hair color specialst Emily Boulin shares her steps and formula during this video tutorial.

2 Steps To A Better Blend

Although this looks like a more complicated correction, this client's new colorist was able to offer a better blend in just two steps.

Babylights, Balayage and Teasylights For That Bombshell Result

This client was ready to take her blonde to the next level. It took just three steps, including balayage, baby lights and teasylights, to get her to that bombshell result!

FOILING TIP: How-To Create A Stenciled Foil (and WHY!)

Learn how-to create your own stenciled foils. More importantly - learn WHY this is a good idea for colorists working with foils.

MAKEOVER: From Level 2/3 To Ashy Ice

Get the details for this 6.5 hour transformation, from level 2/3 to an ashy/icy finish.

From Sun-kissed To Icy Platinum In One Session

"My client came to me with completely virgin hair, every hair stylists dream," Daisy Goord says. "Her dream was to always go platinum white blonde and because her base was so perfect this could be achieved in one appointment!"

GETTING RED RIGHT: 5 Tips To Creating and Maintaining the Perfect Color

As most colorists know, red can be challenging. Shade selection, formulating and maintaining the color has stumped many a salon pro. Cossondra Kaeding, a Redken Brand Ambassador and color expert, shares her top five tips to making the experience great for both the colorist and client.

Wet Balayage Can Become Your Go-To When Highlighting Short Hair

Naturally, the way to approach short hair for a color service is different than that of medium or longer lengths. Short hair has its own set of best practices. 

Going From Blonde to Red: Tips, Pricing and a Warning

The journey from blonde to red can be interesting. Learn how to introduce your client to the new shade, as well as charge for it. This post comes with a warning!