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NYFW: Slick Waves By Ted Gibson For Alex Vinash F/W 2017

Ted Gibson & The Ted Gibson Artistic Team styled for the Alex Vinash F/W 2017 runway show. Here Gibson shares the how-to

Vivienne Mackinder's Advice to Salon Owners

Vivienne Mackinder was the keynote speaker at a recent Joico conference in Glendale, CA.

RPZL Extensions For Color, Length and Volume

This client travels the distance to get her extensions removed and reapplied. See how Stephanie Angelone, national educator for RPZL, reduces application time. 

PUNCHED UP: Dulled Box To Hot Copper

After using her share of box color, this client experienced a lot of build up, particularly on her ends. Here are the details for this lovely redhead makeover.

MAKEOVER: Basic Blonde To Purple/Lilac Melt

Marianne Lohr (@mannie_mak), a freelance artist based in Bethlehem,PA., says "My new client came in to see me because she was never happy with her blonde and how gold/yellow it was. She wanted to be an all over platinum blonde at first, but then had mentioned how she's always wanted to have purple hair. Her dream came true that day." Details here.

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If you tag it, they will come.

MAKEOVER: Blending Cut And Color For A Magnificent Finish

Meagan Reitz (@meaganreitzhair) of Skin Bliss Spa and Salon, Albuquerque, New Mexico, wowed us with this makeover that we found on Instagram. We contacted her to get more details. Here she shares the how-to.

Teal To Big Chop To Tasteful Brunette Bob

When we saw this makeover on Instagram, we had to know more. Hairdresser Nicole Boccio of Cactus Salon and Spa  (@cactussalonsmithtown), Smithtown, New York, says "I had been doing a doubled processed blonde on Kelly Sampson for some time now. She came requesting 'mermaid hair'. She had 2 inches of level 5 roots." Here Boccio shares the details for this makeover.

CORRECTION: Grown Out, Faded and Damaged To Ice White

Vanessa Castro (@extraglossy_) from NYC says she is "obsessed with doing hair - especially color corrections. I love that they challenge me to think and always try new things." Here she had an opportunity to meet a challenge head on in a correction that took 6 1/2 hours.

MAKEOVER: Going Gold

Carissa Castiglia (@colorbymisscariss) of Eva Scrivo Salons (@evascrivosalons) says, "My client was a natural level 6 and desired a golden level 9." Here she shares how she achieved this gorgeous result.

Eco-Friendly Ways Gene Juarez Salons & Spas Gets Creative with Recycling

In the Seattle-area, Gene Juarez Salons & Spas has taken on a leadership role in environmental preservation. Since 2015, the chain has made it a priority to focus on sustainability, recycling and reducing waste by 95%.

Sponsored by Gene Juarez Salons & Spas

MAKEOVER: Grown Out Blonde To Tasteful Copper

This client had dreams of platinum blonde, but then all of a sudden, she wanted to go red! This was a big change from platinum, so colorist Lauren Barton made SURE this was what her client wanted. Her client said to go for it! 

Photo Gallery: International Salon and Spa Expo Long Beach 2017

Miss ISSE Long Beach 2017? We got you! See what was happening on stage and the show floor at the International Salon and Spa Expo.

MAKEOVER: No Hassle Pixie

"This client had thought about cutting her hair for months. She was leaving out of country to make the world a better place and didn't want the hassle of dealing with long hair throughout her travels." Dani Emerson (@hairdodanigirl) shares details for the makeover.

Introducing Our Newest Blogger, Carrie Bailon

We are delighted to welcome a new blogger to our roster, Carrie Bailon. She is a full time hairdresser, business owner, educator,  and editorial hair stylist.

FORMULA: Disrupted Rainbow

Inspired by the disconnection portrayed in Goldwell’s D!srupt collection, Tiffany Blair took those elements and translated them into an undercut with a surprise in the back.

Becoming A Rapunzel: Extensions To The Rescue

This client's continued goal is to get longer, lighter and fuller hair through extensions.