How-To
TRANSFORMATION: From Oh No To Gorg Chameleon Color
After 4 years and a degree from Sonoma State University, Paige Transue (@pntransue) decided to follow her passion and apply to beauty school. "My script had been completely flipped in a matter of days, but I could not have made a better ...
FORMULA: Bubble Gum And Cotton Candy Pink
Dena Galanos (@denababyx), a Master designer at Ulta 335, Kissimmee, Florida, says "Clare, rocking this sweet look, is my ultimate funky client! She came in with about 1" of regrowth and previous enlightened hair from our last session ...
Lighten Up! Balayage and Babylights with Formula
Here's a lovely example of handpainting and lightening up for the warmer weather by Jen Puelbal Alfara (@chromacrowns) at Serenity Salon in Mission Viejo, CA."First session to start going lighter!" Alfara says on Instagram. ...
by Anne Moratto
HOW-TO: Headliner William De Ridder's Short Cuts and Formal Beehive Styles at America's Beauty Show
Headliner on the Cosmoprof CenterStage at America's Beauty Show on Sunday, March 22, William De Ridder's presentation featured looks from his Candy Pop hair collection which featured playful, short cuts with pastel haircolor to formal ...
COLOR CORRECTION: Hot Mess To Honey Blonde
Amanda Joseph (@thehearsalon) of Mia Bella Salon, Seattle, Washington, says "This client has been to multiple hairdressers and has spent a ton of money in her attempt to go honey blonde. She let her hair rest for 2 months and then came to ...
14 Chic and Stylish Upstyles From America's Beauty Show 2015
What’s trending at America’s Beauty Show 2015? Upstyles!Brands were showing off new trends in upstyles from the Cosmoprof Centerstage to the SalonCentric stage to everywhere in-between Saturday, March 22.Everywhere we turned we saw ...
Going For Shock Value: Natural Level 2-3 to Bright Blonde
Arda Itez, National Director of Education Lakme USA, used her friend for a show a few years ago. "He is half Mexican, half Lebanese and naturally a level 2-3," she says. "SO dark! I got him to agree to platinum because I was ...
Deep Rose Gold: The TRANSFORMATION
Alyssa Wiener (@lysseon) of STYLIN' Norwalk, CT, is loving all the rose gold finishes she is seeing and came up with a fresh and deeper version of the shade. "This is fun because it'll transform with each shampoo, even though it is ...
TRANSFORMATION: The No Yellow Blonde
Carter at Carter Vu Salon in Atlanta, Georgia, was undaunted by this first time client sporting 4 inches of regrowth on her level 5 medium brown hair. She wanted a full head of highlights and to be blonder without any sign of yellow. ...
Golden Blonde To Cool Ice To Dove Gray, The Journey
Vanessa Valez, (@VanessaVelezHair, @Vaness513) of The Hair Shop, Bayonne, NJ, says "Gray is a big trend at the moment and my client is definitely a trend setter. My older clients gasp when they see that this is the trend because they ...
TRANSFORMATION: Pretty and Fun Dimension With Peacock Green
Amanda Joseph (@thehearsalon) of the Mia Bella Salon, Seattle, Washington sent this gorgeous transformation to MODERN and we just had to share with you. According to client Maria: "I have always colored outside the lines with my hair, but ...
TRANSFORMATION: Orange To Cool Silver Blonde
Shelby Anderson (@shelbyandersonbeauty), a master stylist at Vichelles Salon, Washington, D.C., believes that advanced education enables a salon professional to expand as an artist and realize his or her creativity. "I have been ...
From Fried to Fab: Hair Save by Vanessa Esqueda
"This was a new client who wanted heavy balayage highlights.," explained Vanessa Esqueda (@hairbyvanessa) of this dramatic before-and-after makeover. "One look at her hair and I refused to do that as her hair was not in any state ...
by Anne Moratto
Los Angeles Sunset by Jenn Sarchet
This beautiful color by Jenn Sarchet at The Establishment LA blends peach and pink into what Sarchet calls---most appropriately--"Los Angeles Sunset." She shares her Aveda formula and steps:Prep: Pre-lightened with Aveda's ...
by Anne Moratto
Formula How-To: Hilary Duff's Turquoise Hair
If you thought wild hues and mermaid hair were going away, you might be right—but for now, actress and singer Hilary Duff is here for it!The blonde beauty recently had her locks colored a minty, turquoise hue by Amber of 901 Salon. ...
by Lauren Quick
MUST WATCH VIDEO: "Downton" Star's Crown Braid & Red Carpet Makeup
UNITE recreated Downton Abbey star, Joanne Froggatt's entire look from the 2015 Golden Globe awards with the Streicher Sisters from Striiike Salon in Beverly Hills, California. Ashley Streicher styled Joanne's hair for the Golden Globes ...
by Anne Moratto
5 Hair Extension Application Don'ts
5 hair extension application don'ts: Don’t assumeDo not misjudge clients before you talk to them about extensions. Just because they don’t fit the profile of a typical hair extension client does not mean they ...