FORMULA HOW-TO: Flat, Near-Black to Bright, Rich Brunette
Brittany Prigmore(@hellabrittany on Instagram) from Blondies Salon (@blondies209) in Stockton, California inspires such loyalty that her client, Michele. travelled to her from Sacramento. We were impressed by the lovely transition she helped her client make--from dark, near-black to rich brunette-- and it is perfect to share during #BrunetteWeek.
by Anne Moratto
Platino Collection by Pasquale Caselle for IT&LY Hairfashion
The Platino collection was recently introduced by Pasquale Caselle for IT&LY Hairfashion. Get the HOW TO here.
BOMBSHELL BLONDE: Matrix Formulas and NexGen Styling
Artistic Educator Detra Smith shares how she created beautiful results with minimal effort using Matrix Colorinsider, Light Master, and Gloss Sync.
by Anne Moratto
The '40s Making a Comeback: Rolls, Flat Waves, Low Side Parts
According to Wade Blackford, a KEVIN.MURPHY Ceative Team & Style Master Educator and Creative Team Educator for Chumba Concept Salons in Australia, the ‘40s will make a big come back in summer 2014 with rolls off the face and onto the face, flat waves and very low side parts.
FORMULA HOW TO: Sun-Kissed Blonde Balayage
David John at Sally Hershberger Los Angeles used L'Oreal color and a balayage technique to create a dimensional blonde.
by Anne Moratto
FORMULA HOW-TO: Blonde with Pastel Tangerine Peeking Through
#BlondeWeek continues with this pretty peach we spotted on Instagram by Desirre Lee.
by Anne Moratto
SHORT HAIR DON'T CARE: Adrienne Rogers Colors the Cut
Flash Forward, the new technique recently introduced by Product Club, involves building color through dramatic weaving and slicing, all to create strength in the design. Adrienne Rogers, one of the creators of the technique, decided to up the ante and select a model needing a bit of color correction on top of wanting a beautiful end result. See the results.
COPPER BALAYAGE: Color Inspiration Compared to Color Result
When colorist Taylor Kline of Bear, Delaware, was given a color challenge to create a balayaged red formula, she nailed the results! Check it out.
SHINY PENNY: Goldwell Copper Color Formula and Kerasilk How To
John Simpson and Dimitrios Tsioumas team up for a color collaboration after being inspired by the brilliance and shine of precious metal.
COUTURE COLOR: KeraSilk Control and TopChic Shine Formula
Goldwell's John Simpson and Dimitrios Tsioumas team up for a color collaboration after being inspired by the brilliance and shine of precious metal.
Robb Dubre's Golden Girl Step by Step with Kenra Color
While many colorists think linear, sometimes bringing in an unexpected shape for the color pattern can make those few steps look incredibly complex. Here, Robb Dubre creates dimension and depth at the base for a spring/summer warm up—for maximum impact with (exhale!) minimal foiling.
FORMULA AND STEPS: George Papanikolas' Beach Blonde Technique
Let’s face it, ombre hair coloring is practical for the client and allows the colorist the opportunity to be creative with color placement and technique. Here, George Papanikolas, freshly named Matrix Celebrity Stylist, uses a combination of backcombing, lightener and strategic color placement to create what he calls his perfect “beachy” finish.
Vignette by Aiden Horwood: Renaissance and Baroque Inspired Hair
Aiden Horwood’s collection ‘Vignette’ is inspired by renaissance and baroque portraits, Victorian photography and silent film stars such as Clark Gable. The heritage fundamentals of barbershop and men’s grooming were applied to each image. Horwood combined traditional finger waves with modern free hand clipper work to create a Renaissance effect.
Steampunk & Bridal Couture by Theresa Przybyla
Take a look at inspired and edgy bridal looks by Texan stylist Theresa Przybyla of Jose Luis Salon.
by Lauren Quick
"Spun Sugar" by Theresa Przybyla
Stylist Theresa Przybyla's theme was a "Mad Hatter fashion tea party," she says.
by Lauren Quick
ON INSTAGRAM: Lovely "Before & After" with Extensions, Balayage
Spotted on Instagram, this beautiful 'before and after' by Karine Herrin of Utah. Get the how-to here!
by Anne Moratto
BEFORE AND AFTER INSPIRATION: Color, it's for the Birds!
Inspiration for the work you create in your salon can be found EVERYWHERE you look--including to the sky, if you're lucky enough to live in a tropical climate where birds like this are found!