How-To
HOW TO: Snow White
Chipo V. Mulenga (@hair_by_chipo) from Andrè David Salon in Modesto California, says "Having the ability to bring my artistic vision and creativity to life through hair is what keeps me in love with the hair industry. I have always loved ...
The BLUR Technique: HOW TO From Justin Isaac
Blurred lines are everywhere—from makeup and fashion, to photography and that song that’s been stuck in your head since last summer. According to the trendsetters at Redken, it’s also a haircolor technique that will ...
Purple Haze Color Melt by Susie Pham
Susie Pham (@susiepham1087) shares her Purple Haze Color Melt process and formula:First, balayaged and lift her to level 7-9. Then blow dried and toned with K-Pak Joico Intense Colors. Formula #1 i used shade Light Purple and formula #2 i ...
by Anne Moratto
HOW TO: Ice Pixie
Jesse Gaines (@jessegaines) , co-owner and stylist at Moss Hair Studio in Eugene Oregon, is also a freelance educator providing hands-on classes in salons, beauty schools and hair shows. Gaines specializes in men's hair, ...
Fiery Color Melt by Anastasia Amico
Anastasia Amico (@anastasia_amico) shared this fiery color melt image on Instagram and here she graciously shares the formula, too."These colors have the ability to pierce through naturally and artificially colored hair using the 1:1.5 ...
by Anne Moratto
BUMBLEEBEE!!!!!
Phillip Ring (@phildoeshair) had a fun opportunity. Kyradaan came in with a specific haircut and color request: "She wanted a short Sassoon Bob that was yellow and black like a bumblebee. She also has been growing ...
Ombre Action
Renaepop (@renaepop) says “We made a little flawless ombre action happen today with Wella Color Touch!” and we share her formula here:FORMULA:20g 4/57 + 10g 3/0 +10g 44/65 on the roots and mid-shaft and Evo Fabuloso Pro 4g orange + ...
by Anne Moratto
How-To: Pretty Pouf Pony
A pouf pony is a magical marriage of done up and functional. It's the last in our pony series (also featuring a posh half-up pony and a chic and sleek pony), and we're already calling dibs on this one for holiday parties.Pureology ...
by Lauren Quick
How-To: Modern Geometric Cut by Ruth Roche
In this final of her three-part trend series for fall 2014, Pureology Serious Color Care Artistic Ambassador Ruth Roche is sharing her steps for a modern geometric cut. The cut is short with lean, small sides and a longer top that is curved ...
by Lauren Quick
MARTIN PARSONS: Tools Of The Trade
If you've had the pleasure of watching Martin Parsons on stage, you know that he shares the most amazing tips and tricks for creating beautiful updos and finishes. At a recent photoshoot in NYC, Parsons offered an overview of his ...
TRANSORMATION: From Ombre to Tasteful Magenta
Philip Ring (@phildoeshair) says "Education is powerful!" and he practices what he preaches. "I've been doing hair about 4 and a half years. I understood the color wheel pretty early in school, so I've always leaned more ...
TRANSFORMATION: A Touch Of Green
Mina Khavari (@minadonttrip) an artist at Headlines the Salon (@headlinesthesalon), Encinitas, California, says "Continuing my education and giving my guests the best experiences are my top priorities." Khavari attends the ...
Green Pixie Color Melt by Phillip Ring
When we spotted this green pixie with yellow accents by Philip Ring, we knew we had to track down the color formula. Luckily, Ring was more than happy to share it with us. 1. Pre-lighten hair with Wella Blondor and 20 volume in the shape of ...
How-To: Mermaid Braid
Braids are incredibly versatile, which is probably a big part of the reason they are becoming more of a style mainstay than just a trend."I am here to tell you that the mermaid braid is the newest thing in hair," says ...
by Lauren Quick
Box Hair Color Fail to Beautiful Balayaged Babylights
Arsova Salon Founder and Creative Director Anita Arsova gave her model a salon professional makeover, complete with a haircut, style and new hair color. "After using box color repeatedly at home, my model's hair became very dry," ...
HOW TO: Blonde Mohawk
Kait Marie (@kaitmariehair), a hair and makeup artist from Kenya, now based in LA and NY, created this blonde mohawk that really caught our eye. Here she offers the HOW TO: Step 1 : Apply Redken Flash lift ...
HOW TO: Icy Silver
Terry Savas (@terrysavas) of The Edge Hair Design, Roseburg, Oregon, really nailed this icy silver finish. "Clients like Sophie are far and few between," she says. "Creating change and fun colors is something I love to do. I ...