Color

HOW-TO: Midnight Violet Subtle Melt

We love how the various shades of violet blur together for a seamless transition in this subtle melt using Matrix Color Sync Vinyls.

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HOW-TO: Radical Bold Rainbow Haircolor Technique

This look features a multitude of colors using Matrix Color Sync Vinyls—Midnight Violet, Cobalt Blue and Crimson Red.

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Ready, Set, GOLD: Two Time Winner of Wella Trend Vision Heads to the International Competition

Katie Manselle will represent North America in the Color Vision category at the Wella Professionals International Trend Vision Awards in London on October 14. It's her second time to the global finals. We ask: what does it take to be a winner?

Holiday Slay: Silver Rose Gold Color Using Balay Powder

Balay Powder plus Guy Tang #mydentity metallic hair color equals the perfect paint for lowlight balayage guaranteed to bring the sparkle to any holiday celebration.

BREAKING NEWS: Color Zoom 2017 Winners Live From Barcelona

Live from Barcelona: the confetti has fallen and the trophies have been awarded, now see who won Goldwell's 2017 Color Zoom!

"Mature Frequenter" Step-by-Step Featuring Sunkissed Hair Color

Give your loyal clients who have been coming back to you year after year (maybe their whole lives!) a look to feel proud about. This "Sunkissed" color by Stephanie Moss is just what the doctor ordered!

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"Established Professional" Step-by-Step Featuring a Cool Red

Here's an idea for the sophisticated woman professional who sits in your chair. Try a "Cool Red" - like this look by Melissa Gallo using L’Oréal Professionnel Majirel hair color. Let's hear it for the second style in L’Oréal's Lookbook for the holiday season!

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"Energetic Millennial" Step-by-Step Featuring a French Brunette

Want to give your younger generation of clients a lively and vivacious look? Try this "French Brunette" by Shonna Curtis using L’Oréal Professionnel Majirel hair color.

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John Paul Mitchell Systems Introduces Neon

John Paul Mitchell Systems introduces Neon, a limited-edition line of temporary color hairsprays.

Hairtalk Introduces Platinum 60A Extensions

Hairtalk introduces its new ultimate blonde Platinum 60A, an icier version of its former color 60

Trending Now! Root Shadow & Tiger Eye Hair Color How-tos

We have two of the season’s latest must-try shades – Root Shadow and Tiger Eye! The Tiger Eye is a new subtle balayage for dark bases, and the Root Shadow creates depth at the roots for modern twist on highlighted hair. Both of these trends are part of L'Oréal Professionnel’s Fall/Winter 2017 IT Looks.

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INOA Hair Color by L'Oréal Professionnel

INOA is L'Oréal Professionnel’s first AMMONIA-FREE permanent hair color. INOA provides rich color results, supreme respect for the hair and unlimited possibilities to create personalized looks for every woman.

Team Spirit: The Pravana Color Collective and Education Team

These artists are making a rainbow connection with the salon world.

Managing Color Expectations: Lightening and Blonding

Making a brunette blonde can be one of the most damaging processes for a client’s hair. It can also be one of the trickiest.

Managing Color Expectations: Going Vibrant

From celebrity-inspired looks to a range of new color technology and more, you likely have more clients requesting a vibrant whole-head look or just some fun party pieces. But it’s important to remember when doing so, it must be done carefully and correctly.

Color Contouring: How to Color Hair According to Face Shape

Color contouring parallels the makeup trend by creating light and dark shades around the face to lengthen, broaden and more.

How to Integrate Men's Hair Color Services Into Your Menu

Men's hair color is a market that's sometimes overlooked by colorists, but if you're seeking a loyal client who comes in more often than the average ombre, it's not an opportunity to be missed.