How-To

THE JOURNEY: Blue to Red to Dimensional Blonde

Michael Antonio Baez (@hairxaddict) of Illusions Hair Spa, Union, NJ, has been on quite a journey with his client. "About a year and a half ago my client was a  dimensional level 9 blonde who wanted something different with her ...

DEMO: The Perfect Pin Curl Iron

The goody bag at the most recent ARTIST SESSION was one of the best ever, valued at $1500+. One of the hits was the Beauty and Pin Ups pin curl iron, designed to create a perfect pin curl and unique texture.Check out this quick demo by Salon ...

See the 2015 Winners of Pravana's Show Us Your Vivids Contest - Plus, a How-to!

The results are in! Pravana has announced the winners of this year’s Show Us Your Vivids Contest. From July 1 to Sept. 30, 2015, over 500 students and stylists entered their brightest, head-turning color creations using Pravana Vivids ...

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TRANSFORMATION: Faded Ombre To Chocolate Coffee Melt

Shannon Rha (shannonhairsalon) of Shannon Hair Salon, Valencia, CA, is constantly honing her talents with advanced education. "I went to Vidal Sassoon and I continue my education constantly through Arrojo, Dessange, Nine Zero One, Toni ...

Flat And Overprocessed To Caramel Dimension

Douglas J. Sherman (@Jshermansalon), owner of J. Sherman Salon, Atlanta, Georgia (and a member of the Unicorn Tribe) loves that "Every client I do is a new canvas and always an opportunity to express my creativity whether it be natural ...

Formula How-To: Beach Blonde by Wella

Although summer has ended, clients might not be ready to part with beachy blonde, sun-kissed strands. FORMULA & APPLICATION: Natural level 6 Formula: ½ oz /36 (gold/violet) + ½ oz /89 (pearl/cendre) mixed with 1 ...

Formula How-To: Caramel Swirl by Aloxxi

Color adds texture and dimension to the model’s natural base. FORMULAS & APPLICATION: Natural level 6 Formula 1: 10 g Aloxxi Tones 7N + 10 g Tones 6N with 40 g 7-volume developer Formula 2: 15 g Dimensions .0 with ...

Pumpkin Spice For Fall

Kisha Martin (@fabkminwinc), a Level Three stylist and Texture Specialist at Heaven Salon (@heavensalon) Winchester, Virginia, says her guest's hair is "80% gray and she wanted a brighter more red result in the fiery copper tones." ...

Formula How-To: Fire and Ice by Farouk Systems

Inspired by the fusion of the fitness-savvy and trend-setting woman. FORMULAS & APPLICATION: Natural level 6 1. Pre-lighten all the hair using CHI Blondest Blonde with 20-volume developer in equal parts. Process 30 minutes, ...

Formula How-To: Toffee Almond by Schwarzkopf Professional

A soft mixture of light and dark tones creates a fresh and natural look that flatters every skin tone. FORMULAS & APPLICATION: Natural level 5 Formula 1: One part (30 ml) Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Vario Blonde Extra Power ...

Formula How-To: Violet Crumble by Evo

A rich base and purple-toned chocolate applied in a block coloring technique creates a harmonious blend of rich, violet hues with vivid framing. FORMULAS & APPLICATION: Formula 1: Evo Fabuloso Pro 10 g V + 10 g R  Formula ...

Formula How-To: Ultimate Platinum by Sebastian Professional

So pure and clean, she glimmers like a beam of sunlight piercing the gloom on a cloudy day. FORMULAS & APPLICATION: Natural level 6 1. 1 oz Wella Blondor Multi-Blonde Powder + 1 ½ oz Wella Koleston Perfect 10-volume ...

Formula How-To: Cool Pearl by Rusk

Soft texture, 3D color and a throwback finish influenced the Rusk Flashback Collection. FORMULAS & APPLICATION: Natural level 7 with heavy highlights and lowlights. Formula 1: One part Rusk Deepshine Blue Conditioning Powder ...

Formula How-To: Glossy Espresso by Eufora

A Color Gloss treatment brings out the healthy shine in fading tones and seals the cuticle transparently so rich, vibrant color and natural-looking tones shine through. FORMULAS & APPLICATION: Natural level 4 with regrowth, ...

Halloween How-Tos: Holly Golightly, Khaleesi and Lily Rabe

Still deciding what you want to be for Halloween this year? Don't worry, we've been procrastinating as well. To help you out and provide your clients with perfect hairstyles for Halloween and beyond, Stylist Kelly Muldoon has provided ...

TRANSFORMATION: Damaged To Classic Brunette LOB

Alyssa Springer (@lyssa_loop), a hairstylist at Fierro Hair (@fierrohair), San Luis Obispo, California, says "The salon where I work is great. Everything that I do in the hair world would not be possible without the people that I work with. ...

HOW-TO: Fiery Sunset Color Melt

Robin Del Toro (@ms_robinita) had a client come in who granted every colorist's wish-- her client gave her full creative control. "I had been wanting to replicate a beautiful summer sunset, and I knew when I saw the red in my ...