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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.
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.
Keratin Complex Hosts GBK Luxury Gift Lounge at MTV Movie Awards
Keratin Complex hosted the GBK Luxury Gift Lounge at the 2014 MTV Movie Awards for the third year in a row.
by Lauren Quick
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
HOW-TO: Kate Moss' Kickin' Haircut
Style icon Kate Moss turned 40 this year, proof that 40 really is fabulous when you have a kickin’ haircut. Ruth Roche, Artistic Ambassador for Pureology Serious Colour Care, says Moss’ cut is cool and coveted because it has layers that appear to cross.
HOW-TO: January Jones at 'Mad Men' Season 7 Premiere
January Jones’ graphic French/twist back braid is so imperfect, that it’s perfect.
Trend: Hot for Headbands
Red carpet socialite Nicky Hilton was photographed wearing the "must-have" celebrity accessory of the moment.
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.