How-To
Extensions: From Pretty To Longer and Fuller
Meri Kate O'Connor (@merikateoconnor), senior colorist, extension specialist and educator at Eva Scrivo Salon (@evascrivosalons) in NYC had an opportunity to make long, pretty hair even longer, prettier AND fuller!"My client Lauren ...
HOW-TO: Renaissance Waves by Guido for Redken at Dior Couture
Inspired by ‘the garden of earthly delights,’ Redken Global Creative Director Guido created soft, child-like waves for the runway at Dior’s Couture show.“The inspiration for Dior couture was 'the garden of ...
How-To: Tousled Beach Waves with Hotheads Extensions
Follow the steps below and watch the video for steps on how to achieve perfect beachy-waves using Hotheads Extensions.STEP 1: Section and cleanly apply Hotheads Extensions to give your guest long wavy hair that holds it’s style.STEP 2: ...
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TRANSFORMATION: Box To Wolf Gray
Alexis Allison (@Alexismystyl7), an artist at The Salon at The Domain in Austin, Texas, had a new referral come in with box color on her ends and professional color at her roots. "Her hair was a deep dark brown," says Allison. ...
TRANSFORMATION: Going For (and Getting) WOW!
Ryann DiBenedetto (@RyannSalonHalo), a color specialist and owner of Salon Halo (@SalonHalo352), a Paul Mitchell Focus Salon in Spring Hill, Fl., says she is "extremely passionate about education and the Paul Mitchell culture." When we ...
Summer Perfection: Lighter Brighter Sombre
Quyenie Nguyen, (@HQsalondenver), of HQ Salon, Denver, Colorado says that "Everyday is a challenge! You just never know what you're going to get. But I'm thankful for the hard ones, because of it, I'm better everyday. I ...
Silver Fox Formula
Hilary Ballard (@hilaryballardhair), a colorist at Denham & Co in downtown Pittsburgh, created a gorgeous silver fox using Aveda.FORMULA50 g ON, 50g Ash, 1.5g 1N FSP, 50g liquid, 59g creme. STEPSApplied toner to wet hair, sprayed with ...
by Anne Moratto
How-To Video: Moody Blue Color with Pravana Locked-In
Blue and gray tones continue to trend in haircolor, and Pravana has just released a new how-to video with guest artist Rebecca Taylor (@vividartistichairdesign) for a moody blue hue. The color utilizes Pravana's new Locked-In line, ...
by Lauren Quick
TRANSFORMATION: Banded Old Ombre To Steely Blonde Sombre
Kayla Le (@excellenthairsalon), a senior stylist at Excellent Hair Salon & Spa Inc, Fremont, California, has wowed us with this transformation on first time client Angela, who came to Le asking to be blonde. Here she shares how she ...
How to Cut a High Bald Fade
How to Cut a High Bald FadeCut the top sections with the clipper over comb technique. Cut against the grain of the hair so the hair will feed into the comb easier. This is also a contoured shaped haircut so keep the comb parallel to the contour ...
by Anne Moratto
TRANSFORMATION: Black Box To Red Ombre
Chantel Duncan-Williams of Rancho Cucamonga, California, says that this client found her the new fashioned way, on Instagram. "She had never done anything more then box black hair dye and since she was a senior in high school, ...
New City, New Look
Amelia ‘Violet’ Camp (@violetthestylist), best known as ‘Violet The Stylist’ ("a nickname I picked up in cosmetology school thanks to my predominantly violet hued haircolor") is based in the San Diego Suburb of ...
Using An Old School Trick For A New School Shade
Kara Dawson (@hairbykara___) of Pucci Salon, Scottsdale, Arizona, says "My client, Khrystynia, contacted me after seeing a red to silver transformation I recently did. With that client I had done some research about formulations providing ...
One Visit: Level 3 To Level 7
Kelly Pham-Do (@excellenthairsalon), a senior hairstylist at Excellent Hair Salon & Spa Inc, Fremont, California, was thrilled with this opportunity from a new client. "Louri saw my work on Instagram and came to me for a first ...
TRANSFORMATION: Box To Caramel Toffee Brown
Marjorie Nazareno (@Marjoriethehairstylist) an artist at LUX Salon, Stockton, California, had a challenge. "My client came as a level 7 at one point and slowly went darker from light golden brown to a chocolate brown color." In between ...
COLOR CORRECTION: Box Blah To Silver Ash Blonde
Alexis Cruz (@hairbylexy92) of Salon Blue, Hacienda Heights, CA says this client tried 3 times to get an ashy silver blonde with her previous stylist, "but she always left the salon unhappy. After getting frustrated she decided to dye her ...
TRANSFORMATION: Blue Black Box to Level 6 Ash Brown Sombre
Hollie Jacques, an artist at Lux Salon in Stockton, California, says that this client has colored her hair with a box blue black 2 years prior to her visit. "She had 12 inches of new growth, natural level 1," says Jacques. "Her ...