Creativity, Extended
When properly colored, styled and applied, extensions can make the difference between a good finish and a great finish, allowing endless opportunities for both the professional and the client. Gone are the days of clients waiting weeks for their ...
Ace of Braids
For these looks, Rafe Hardy, artistic director for Sexy Hair, and Nadirah Volpe, Sexy Hair master artist, created braided beauties—strong and architectural, and soft and loosely defined.
Portfolio: Ninfas Extensions in Barcelona
At Long LastExtensions have become an increasingly popular way to alter photoshoot style and everyday looks without permanent commitment from a model or client. Ninfas Tape-In Hair Extensions created a shoot in Barcelona inspired by ...
by Lauren Quick
Age of Beauty
Schwarzkopf Professional’s newest Essential Looks collection is devoted to the individual styling preferences of mature clientele. Inspired by the most sought-after designs in global fashion, Schwarzkopf Professional Essential Looks ...
Ones to Watch: Joshua Mascolo
In a sprawling family with a legacy of innovative styling, Joshua Mascolo is making a name for himself.The name “Mascolo” is a highly respected one in the beauty industry. Being the son of an internationally renowned hairstyling icon ...
by Lauren Quick
Concept to Creation: Yolly ten Koppel's Digital Age
Pivot Point International’s Yolly ten Koppel focuses on deconstructed shapes and irregular textures to create a cut and color inspired by the technological world.Yolly ten Koppel, global artistic director for Pivot Point International, ...
by Lauren Quick
How-To: Softly Razored Cut by Donald Scott NYC
Donald Scott NYC chief hair artist and founder, Donald Scott, helps update the ’70s-style long, layered look by using his Carving Comb. Disconnected, long layers make this cut a seamless meld of ’70s retro and current-day cool. ...
by Lauren Quick
Blowouts and Blow Dry Styling Are on the Rise
Blow dry styling is rapidly growing and approaching 15% of total hair business at The Adam Broderick Salon & Spa with two locations in Connecticut. Over the last few years, the design and education team has developed accelerated ...
Private Eye: A Look Inside a Lash Studio
Lindsey Rae Joslyn-Rohner, NovaLash trainer and advanced lash artist, is also a self-proclaimed “interior-design fanatic.” So, it’s no surprise that the overall look of her private lash studio in Chicago was just as important ...
by Jamie Newman
American Dreamer: Laura Kaszoni's (@lalasupdos) Success Story
Everyone in Lala land has fabulous hair, guaranteed.Laura Kaszoni might not be a name you know—maybe @lalasupdos rings a bell? The Instagram-famed updo expert didn’t have the smoothest path to beauty-industry success, but we doubt ...
by Lauren Quick
Texture Techniques: Cutting and Styling Curls
The industry is fully embracing curly girls rather than resigning them to a flatiron or blowout. Don't shy away from curly cuts and style. TIPS FOR CURLY CUTTINGBefore reaching for shears, the most important part of cutting curls is a ...
by Jamie Newman
How to Run a Foolproof Lash Extension Consultation
NovaLash-certified lash artists weigh in on how to run a foolproof consultation before your client even walks into your studio.
by Jamie Newman
10 Common Causes of Nail Service Breakdown
When it comes to service breakdown, a handful of common slip-ups and mistakes are often at the root of the problem. Clients can share the blame, too, by abusing their own nails and causing damage, but the team at NAILS magazine compiled a list ...
How-To: Hilary Duff's Light-Pink Lob
Hilary Duff might just be the coolest mom ever. During Fashion Week in March, Duff rocked a baby pink lob that she pulled off (not surprisingly) to look ultra classy and sophisticated. To recreate this color, Deb Gavin of Keratin Complex ...
by Jamie Newman
How-to: Joe Jonas' Oil Slick Color
DNCE frontman Joe Jonas has been experimenting with haircolor over the past few months, but one of our favorite looks of his was with dimensional, multicolor oil slick, contrasting his dark locks. The color team at Z-One ...
by Jamie Newman
What's Your Salon Decor Style?
Whether you’re dreaming about opening up your own salon, planning for the future, or remodeling/redecorating, your decor and style gives your salon its own unique personality. We know that you want to provide the ultimate atmosphere for your clients. Let us help you decide which kind of furniture will suit your style the best.
If You Want Change, Be Changing
It's funny, when there are problems or complaints by people, including myself, many times what the problem or complaint has in common the most, is the person complaining about the problem. Have you ever noticed that the people who are ...