MAKEOVER: Going Bright Red But "Not Vivid"
Sarai Speer (@saraihairwizard) of ReHab Hair, Kansas City, MO, says this makeover took 3 hours and she charged $250. In this feature she shares the details.
What Do We Mean When We Say "Hair-Replacement Specialist"?
If being a trichologist doesn’t suit you but you love doing hair, you might want to consider specializing in hair replacement.
Balayage Using Four Formulas To Create A Violet Rose Gold
Sami Schneider (@samihairmagic) of House Of Color, Colorado Springs, CO, shares the details for this lovely makeover: "My client wanted a rose gold/blonde/lavender color. She was starting with a natural level 7 root with a remaining level 8/9 Balayage." How-to here.
9 Dos and Don'ts for Holiday Hair
Jenny Savage, Kerastase colorist at Atelier by Square Salon in Las Vegas, gives some helpful hints in surviving, and thriving during, the holiday rush.
by Jamie Newman
HOW-TO: Radiant Skin, Smoky Eyes and Ombre Lip Make the Perfect Holiday Makeup Look
Stylist/Makeup Artist Constantine James, manager of Cos Bar in Highland Park, Illinois, demonstrates how to apply the perfect holiday look for clients, which includes sparkly eyes, ombre lips and a radiant, dewy glow, on MODERN's associate editor, Jamie Newman.
by Jamie Newman
Damaged Faux Blonde To Healthy Semi Sweet Chocolate
Heather Pizzulli (@hairbyheatha), a design associate at Vito Mazza Salon & Spa, Woodbridge, NJ, says her client has "been a faux blonde balayage for almost 2 years - refusing haircuts and deep conditioners - and ALWAYS flat ironing at 450 degrees. I let her realize for herself that her hair was going to give up at some point and the day I got the text 'I need my hair chopped off and made dark' I immediately made room for her in the book." Details here.
Brightening Up - Going Super Blonde
This client chose her colorist, Amy McManus, after seeing her beautiful work on Instagram. Before coming into the salon, her hair had been previously balayaged, but it still wasn't as light as she wanted it to be. Here's how they made that happen!
COLOR CORRECTION: Damaged To Icy - And Healthy - Platinum
Sarai Speer-Lee (@SaraiHairWizard) of ReHab Hair, Kansas City, MO, says her new client found her on Instagram. "She came in for a consultation - a must for all new clients - and said she wanted silver/white/platinum hair. During her consultation I told her I would get her as light as I possibly could and fix the banding while keeping the integrity of her hair." Here she shares the how-to.
Kim Kimble's Tips on Helping Clients Embrace Natural Texture
Celebrity stylist Kim Kimble offers advice on teaching young clients with textured hair how to care for and love their locks.
CORRECTION: Great Repair With Cut and CONDITIONER!
This client's hair was fried and dyed to the heavens. Danny McClure (@dannnycuts) of Ian McCabe Studio in Washington DC, talked her into losing the length and starting over.
COLOR CORRECTION: Uneven To Tasteful Bronde Color Melt
Marianne Lohr (@mannie_mak) of Bethlehem, PA, says, "My new client's hair was very damaged on the ends from getting her hair colored and bleached - not professionally - for several years. Her color was very uneven with a couple of bands. She was looking for something low maintenance to go well with her natural color which is a level 3/4." Here she shares details for this correction.
MAKEOVER: Going As "Bright As Possible"
"My niece, as she has gotten a little older, has experienced her hair getting darker but has always enjoyed the natural pieces of light that appear around her face," says Tori Briggs (@mvtoribriggs) of Rocky Mount, NC. "For the past few years we had only popped some babylights in here and there. This time we set out to brighten as much as possible." Get the how to here.
Babylights, Glam Wash, Toner and Extensions For Dramatic Makeover
From brass to class! See how this colorist transformed her client into a beautiful, winter blonde goddess.
Dull and Damaged To Rich Dimensional Chocolate
This client came in with a grown out ombre and wanted to try out some deeper, rich tones for fall and winter.
Big Cut, Beautiful Balayage, Nice Donation
This client grew her hair for years and wanted a change. After some layering, face framing and texturizing, they cut off a total of 12 inches that was later donated to Wigs for Kids.
MAKEOVER: Faded Cherry To Vibrant Violet
Marianne Lohr (@mannie_mak) of Bethlehem, PA., has been "coloring my client a deep cherry red with balayaged vibrant red pieces throughout for awhile. At her last appointment she wanted to lean more towards the violet side!" Here she shares how she achieved a vibrant violet.
MAKEOVER: Faded Balayage To Silver Sombre
This makeover that we found on Instagram stopped us in our tracks. Get the details for the finished color here.