Creating Polished Looks on Curly Hair
Most stylists don’t understand the amount of product curly hair needs to maintain any style,” says Holli Cadman, Paul Mitchell Schools Advanced Academy member. “When curly hair is styled, you need about twice as much product as ...
Taming Curls Through Keratin Smoothing
When it comes to working with curls, coils and waves, the options seem endless. Philosophies and techniques continue to evolve as curl empowerment, celebration and understanding takes hold—both in the chair and behind.
Curly Hues: Coloring Textured Hair
When coloring textured hair, a proper analysis, plus an understanding of your client’s maintenance habits, is key.
6 Coily Hair Product Cocktails
Cocktailing know-how is an integral part of styling textured hair. Whether it’s waves, coils or somewhere in-between, sift through these recipes from master “mixologists" to find the perfect fit for tight ...
by Lauren Quick
11 Cocktails to Keep Curls Bouncy
Cocktailing know-how is an integral part of styling textured hair. Whether it’s waves, coils or somewhere in-between, sift through these recipes from master “mixologists" to find the perfect fit for curly hair.
by Lauren Quick
5 Product Cocktails for Wavy Hair
Cocktailing know-how is an integral part of styling textured hair. Whether it’s waves, coils or somewhere in-between, sift through these recipes from master “mixologists" to find the perfect fit for wavy ...
by Lauren Quick
Curl Confidence
When it comes to working with a variety of hair textures, confidence is required. And confidence comes from having technical knowledge and expertise, from understanding the nuances of different curl types, and by staying up-to-date on the latest ...
Cutting Curls and Coils
Should curly locks be snipped wet or dry? As in many issues with textured hair, the answer isn’t clear-cut.
Curl Consultation: Offering Solutions for Textured Hair Concerns
Moisture loss, damage, detangling and maintenance are four major issues curly clients experience. Learn about the varying causes for these curl concerns and what you can do to help combat them.
Understanding the Needs of Different Textured Hair Types
Whether wavy, curly or coily, understanding texture type differences will help you deliver expert results to your curly clients.
Textured Hair: Understanding the Canvas
Non-straight hair is often called “textured,” but there’s a lot more to understand than curl pattern.
10 Consultation Questions You Need to Ask Every Client
If you haven't heard this a million times already, let us reiterate: consultations are a cornerstone of successful appointments and happy clients. Whether your client is 20 or 60, new or a regular, it's imperative that you touch ...
by Lauren Quick
5 Ways to Prepare for a Salon Interview
5 ways to prepare for a Salon InterviewResearch: As with any job prospect, you must do your homework. Visit the salon’s website and each social platform to get a better idea of the products they sell, their target market and their mission ...
Wella Color How-To: Angelic Blonde with Pink Tones
Wella Top Artist Eric Lindsey’s cool blonde with hints of pink creates a soft, dimensional look. “This inspiration is from our Distilled collection,” Lindsey says. “It shows a bit of pure angelic beauty from within ...
Eufora Color How-To: Cool Ash Blonde with Movement
Eufora Color Trainer Peter Brokt created a cool blonde with movement and dimension.“Taking a cue from spring runway trends, we added cool ash tones with soft transitional lines to create dimensional movement with flashes of color within ...
Farouk Color How-To: Multidimensional Blonde
The Sophisticate embodies modern elegance and a signature style that translates on a global level. This look by Farouk Systems Artistic Director Patrick Kalle combines soft long layers with multidimensional blonde tones that make a statement in ...
Showstopping Blonde Color How-To by Paul Mitchell
Lucie Doughty, editorial director for Paul Mitchell, used three formulas to lift a natural level 2 to a stunning blonde.“Everyone has a little blonde in her,” Doughty says. “I chose a showstopping blonde, which is striking for ...