How-To
How-To: Faded Copper to Merlot
Arielle Calamari, stylist at Aurelio Salon in Howell and Toms River, New Jersey, had a client who requested a vibrant, red ombre with hints of violet. The client indicated she didn't want her hair very highlighted at the roots, so Calamari ...
by Lauren Quick
Formula How-To: Silver-Blue
This client has natural level 2 Asian hair and came in with a few inches of regrowth and blue direct dye. She loved the blue but wanted something more subtle. Stylist James Miju (@dearmiju) responded with this ethereal silver-blue.When ...
TRANSFORMATION: The Save
Jessica Mendieta (@jessdomyhair) of the Butterfly Loft (@butterflyloftsalon) in Los Angeles, CA., had a challenge. "My client came in to me with a very interesting color! Anywhere I parted her hair, there was a different color ...
TRANSFORMATION: The Save
Jessica Mendieta (@jessdomyhair) of the Butterfly Loft (@butterflyloftsalon) in Los Angeles, CA., had a challenge. "My client came in to me with a very interesting color! Anywhere I parted her hair, there was a different color ...
TRANSFORMATION: Tasteful and Gorgeous Blonde
Ben Hoagland (@benhoagland), a senior designer at Platinum Salon (@platinumsalontampa) in Tampa, Florida, has a passion for visual arts which led to his journey into becoming a hairdresser. "In the salon, the majority of my ...
Internal Texture: 2 Great Techniques
Want to learn how to get some great internal texture? Sebastian Professional's Inspirational Artist Anthony Cole demonstrates two great razor techniques (Skimming and Pen Cutting) in this short ...
Which Brush To Use For Balayage
Balayage can result in beautiful results, but not having the proper tool may prevent the colorist from getting perfect placement and saturation. Check in with Eva Srivo, the "Princess of Balayage," who shares her tips on choosing the ...
Adding Lowlights for a Dimensional Blonde
This rich blonde was created by Katelin Wise at a Paul Mitchell Focus Salon, By Happenstance: A Beauty Room (@abeautyroom), in Red Bluff, CA.Her client was already blonde so Wise added lowlights and toned for this sunny blonde finish.LOW LIGHTS: ...
by Anne Moratto
TRANSFORMATION: At Home Boo Boo To Professional Peacock
Kayla Becker (@hairbykaylasue) of Hair Cuttery in Dunkirk, Maryland, says "My favorite thing to do is the bright, vibrant, not so common colors." When she met with this client she had the chance to put that "favorite thing" ...
4 Hair Painting Techniques - Each Gives a Different Effect!
Patrick McIvor, Artistic & TechniCulture Director for Goldwell and KMS California and Techni-Color Director of ARROJO, shares four ways to hair paint by Ali Eskridge, stylist at ARROJO Salons in NYC. In the video, Eskridge goes over the ...
Khloe Blonde Sombre
Camille Plourde (@hairbycamillegp) of Hair by Camille in Milford, Connecticut, channeled Khloe Kardashian for this transformation. Sometimes just a little tweaking can make a big difference!Here she shares the HOW TO:Step 1: Lighten and cover ...
How-To: Paula Abdul's Wavy Blowout
Matrix Artistic Educator Victor Mendoza styled Paula Abdul’s hair for the T.J. Martell Foundation's Spirit Of Excellence Awards on Tuesday night in Beverly Hills. Abdul requested that her hair look very natural with a mild wave. Here ...
2 Sombre Formulas & Techniques
Sombre, or soft ombre, has been a beauty buzzword for a few seasons now, and it's really taking hold with clients across the country. The understated color style allows for an easy transition between seasons and low-maintenance color.Redken ...
by Lauren Quick
FORMULA: Adding a Little Zest To Virgin Hair
Jon Alexander Frawley (@jonnystylez), a color and balayage specialist at Bangz Salon and Wellness Spa, Montclair, New Jersey, introduced this level 3/4 virgin haired client to color by adding some balayage highlights which added a little ...
TRANSFORMATION: Ice/Blue Root to White Colormelt
Kristi Waldrop (@Kristi_Mac_of_Hair) a stylist/makeup artist at Head Rush Salon in Gonzales, Louisiana, wows us with this ice/blue to white colormelt. Here she shares the how-to:FORMULA:Lightening formula: Keune bleach + 20 volume ...
HOW-TO: Grown-out Ombre Transformed into an Edgy, Blonde Lob
The reason why Anita Arsova, founder and creative director of Arsova Salon in Chicago, loves balayage and ombre so much is because it offers easy maintenance for her clients. In this scenario, Arsova's client Aya's long, ombre look ...
TRANSFORMATION: Minimizing The Line of Demarcation
Trish O'Connor (@trish_oco) of Panther City Salon, Fort Worth, Texas, was thrilled with the opportunity presented by her client. “She was so frustrated with having such a harsh line of demarkation during her grow out period,” ...