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Slaying Slate

This client, the relative of several hairdressers, came to Montana Schmidt for a new look. Pressure ON! Get the formula and details for the new look.

COLOR CORRECTION: Babylights, Balayage and Slices For The Win

Abigail Myers says, “My client’s goal was to be an icy yet natural blonde with a soft root shadow and a contrasting money piece." A correction was also needed. After some babylights, slices and balayage, mission accomplished.

Glam Express: The 15-Minute Makeup Fix

What do you do for the client needing to glam up for a red carpet event when she only has 15 minutes? Nikki La Rose shares her tips for making a client look beautiful and confident with just a few easy touches.

Tips For Working In the Editorial World

Noah Hatton, a top celebrity stylist, shares his tips for working in the editorial world.

Step One To Beige Blonde

This client wanted to get back to beige blonde, but her new colorist was surprised that the client had placed a 6N over her previously lightened hair. Acknowledging it would take a few sessions, Cassandra Marie Bartosch ended up with lovely results after the first session. Details here.

How-To Untangle Teasylights Properly

Teasylighting the hair is a great technique to prevent any line of demarcation when highlighting, but tangles usually result after processing. Here Mickey Colon shares how-to gently remove the teased lengths.

How-To: Pink and Orange Color Split

In this video tutorial, vibrant specialist Hailey Mahone demos how she created this perfectly paired duo using Goldwell's Elumen Play color collection.

Platinum Card Rescue For A Bad Home "Bleach Job"

This client decided to lighten her hair with bleach at home. Get the details for this wonderful correction, Platinum Card to the rescue.

Before and After Gallery: Pravana's New ChromaSilk Express Tones After Dark

With the launch of Pravana’s Express Tones After Dark, colorists can achieve long-lasting, rich deposits with high shine in 5-15 minutes at the bowl.

MAKEOVER: Babylights and Balayage To the Rescue

“This was my clients first time in my chair,” Andreana Nunez (@Dreeanaloveee), Agence Salon, San Dimas, CA., says. “She was ready for a change and believed I could make her hair dreams come true." Details here.

Everything to Know About Weft Extensions, from Product to Application

Sew-in extensions are getting all the buzz lately. Here, Hotheads experts break down the method from which wefts to use, to must-knows for the service in your salon.

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3 Ways to Style Weft Extensions

Add length and density with sew-in extensions for seamless boho styles. Here are three how-tos to spark the imagination.

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4 Ways to Customize Sew-In Extensions

Each extension application is unique to every guest. Wefts make customization even easier.

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From Warm To Silver White Blonde In One Session

Christina Luck (@cjluck_hair) of northern Idaho, says her amazing client has been trying to get that silver white blonde for years by bopping around to different salons, and that with the right formulation, she was able to get her there in just one session. Details here.

THE FIX: From Too Warm To Icy Hot

Get the details for this makeover, after the client - in an effort to save money - went to a friend to add some "warmth."

In-Depth: Cutting a Razored Bob

Get the in-depth details for cutting a razored bob (with video tutorial!)

NYFW: Beauty At The Blonds F/W 2020 By Moroccanoil, CND and MAC

Kevin Hughes of Moroccanoil, the CND team and Kabuki for MAC pulled out all the stops for The Blonds, F/W 2020 during NYFW. Here the artists share details for the look, under the theme of "Rococo Angels."