COLOR CORRECTION: Homemade Hot Mess
All colorists have had the pleasure of experiencing that hot mess that walks through the door – it can be intimidating, but oh so satisfying figuring out the puzzle.
TEXTURE HOW-TO: Heat-free Voluminous Curls
Define and accentuate your clients' waves without the use of thermal tools for three customizable looks.
TEXTURE HOW-TO: Half-up and Half-down Finish
Dress up and party down with Paul Mitchell’s Big Night Out finishes. True Romance, one of four exclusive party looks features a half-up half-down style.
American Crew All-Star Global Challenge to Take Place in Lisbon
American Crew puts men’s cuts and style center stage in Lisbon, Portugal, for the 2013-2014 All-Star Challenge, the annual global competition to recognize the best men’s hair stylists in the world. The competition finals and crowning of the 2013-2014 Global Champion will take place at the MEO Arena in Lisbon on April 28th.
by Anne Moratto
The Hair Story: From Curly to Straight and Back
The hair industry lost its largest earnings when permanent waves or “perms” came off the salon menu. They were thought too old fashioned a method for the younger generation.
PERSONAL STYLE: Theri DeJoode, an American Girl
Theri DeJoode, technical director for American Crew, is an American Girl and we love her style.
by Anne Moratto
BEFORE & AFTER: Cezanne, Next Generation of Smoothing Treaments
Nestled in downtown Barrington, Illinois at The Main Event Salon, is where I met Cezanne Master Stylist and Executive Educator Alex De Rango, who transformed my hair with the new Cezanne Perfect Finish Keratin Smoothing Treatment. The treatment is an exciting, new next-generation formaldehyde-free smoothing treatment that offers smoothing ability, without the use of harmful chemicals that could be a health concern for stylists and clients.
BEHIND-THE-SCENES: Photo Shoot with Kenra in Venice, CA
The Kenra crew recently landed in Venice, CA to collaborate on their latest photo shoot to accompany their "Sunrise/Sunset" collection of hair cuts, color and styling.
by Anne Moratto
Wella's TrendVision Spring/Summer 2014 Trend: Urban Native
As part of Wella Professionals globally recognized platform, TrendVision, the company has identified the emerging styles of 2014. See inside for the Spring/Summer looks.
COLLECTION: Cryptogram: Superhero, Tribal and Rubic Looks
Recently named Australian Hairdresser of the Year, Emiliano Vitale's winning collection, Cryptogram, translates international hair fashion trends into wearable hairstyles and looks. Crytogram takes the form of three different influences from futuristic pop culture, to tribal warriors to geometric forms.
HOW-TO: Fix Stripey Highlights for a Brunette
Los Angeles colorist Sema Conde shares how to fix a common color-gone-wrong scenario: stripey highlights.
by Lauren Quick
HOW-TO: Caramel Honey Brown With Dimensional Highlights
“We need to add dimension and excitement to brunettes, and the Forgotten Brunette technique is the way to achieve it," says Marco Pelusi. "Adding strategically placed, off-the-scalp highlights, to create more of a caramel honey brown, is a wonderful way to spice up your brunettes."
HOW-TO: Chocolate Brunette with Balayage Highlights
To enhance the depth of a chocolate brunette, create natural-looking balayage highlights, lift the base for shine and add caramel-toffee tones. Get the formula provided by the Aloxxi Artistic Team.
BRIDAL HOW-TO: The Weaved Chignon "Down 'do"
This weaved chignon was seen recently at Spring/Summer 2014 Bridal Fashion week at Oscar de la Renta. Learn how to re-create this loose braided look using products from L'Oréal Professionnel.
3 Ways to use HYPERSILK Revitalizing Masque from LASIO
LASIO's HYPERSILK Revitalizing Masque can be used in three different ways to keep hair strong and shiny.
by Lauren Quick
American Crew All-Star Finalists: Meet Florian Nou from France
Florian Nou from France shares what it means to be a finalist representing his country in the American Crew All-Star Challenge to be held in Lisbon, Portugal on April 28, 2014.
by Anne Moratto
American Crew All-Star Finalists: Meet Paco Lopez from Spain
Paco Lopez from Spain shares what it means to be a finalist representing his country in the American Crew All-Star Challenge to be held in Lisbon, Portugal on April 28, 2014.
by Anne Moratto