How-To
HALOCOUTURE Ponytail for Instantly Lush Length
Transform a simple ponytail into a sophisticated, sexy and sleek fashion statement or go for the retro, tousled and teased look. The Ponytail by HALOCOUTURE is lightweight and versatile, allowing your client to create any style they desire.
Pretty Pink Melt For The Peek-A-Boo Client
Get the details for this gorgeous makeover by Amanda Epstein using all Matrix color.
The "Let's Do It" Makeover
"This was her first time in my chair," says Rachael Monahan (@Rachael_Monahan) of Jyl Craven Hair Design, Canton, Georgia. "She decided she needed a big change to find her herself a romance! She said 'Make it short, sexy, and all one color!' I said 'LET'S DO IT!'" Details for the makeover here.
FORMULA: Dimensional Indigo Hair Color
Constance Robbins (@constancerobbins), a Matrix Global Artist based in Upland, California, shares the formula for this gorgeous indigo design on this formerly pink head of hair.
Wow Correction: From Box Bleach To Bombshell
Known as a “Blonding Queen,” @roxybeautytouch shares the details for this major correction after saying “Self bleaching is never a good idea. It will cost you more money to correct it!”
COLOR CORRECTION: "Just Cover It Completely"
Get the details for this dramatic makeover, from two-tone to lovely melt.
CORRECTION: Banded Boo-Boo To Smokey Silver Melt
Get the details for this challenging correction from banded and broken to lovely silver melt.
Balayage, Babylights and Foilyage For the Perfect Bombshell Blonde
Madison Carlisle used an assortment of techniques to get this client to her desired goal of a bright blonde with dimension. Details here.
HOW-TO: Before and After Using Hairtalk Tape-In Extensions
MODERN’s Editor in Chief Alison Alhamed recently cut off quite a bit of length from her over-processed ends, which took her long lengths up to a just-past-the-shoulder lob. Although her number-one goal was a return to healthier hair, the change left her feeling a little uneasy. So she called upon Hairtalk Master Educator Alicia Iannone to transform her balayaged lob with face-framing money pieces into a healthy, bright beige-y blonde that is completely seamless.
MAKEOVER: Grown Out Caramel to Deeper Dimensional Design
This client got a caramel balayage five months ago. Just recently she wanted a change with more lowlights and dimensional color. Here's the result for this grown-out caramel!
Balayage and Shadow Root For a More Natural Look
Sarah Laramie (@Sarah_laramie) says her "box color" client was looking for a more natural color design. Here Laramie shares the details for this makeover created with a shadow root and balayage.
MAKEOVER: Faded and Brassy to Burgundy Rose
Katelyn Perkins (@katelynpstyle) of Katelyn P Style, shares details for this makeover—a professional look for a new teacher.
MAKEOVER: Going For Depth and Dimension
Get the details for this makeover for the client looking for depth and dimension.
MAKEOVER: Gentle Highlights To Bold Blonde
Get the details for this makeover from classic highlights to big, bold blonde.
Keeping It Cool: Controlling Warmth With Balayage
There are many ways to control warmth, but hair color expert Eva Scrivo uses balayage to "keep it cool". Here she shares details.
Layering At The Crown: How-To From Sam Villa
Learn how to get great movement at the crown (steps and video) from famed educator Sam Villa.
WIGGING OUT: Garren Styles Kim Kardashian-West for Cover of Interview Magazine
Inspired by former first lady Jackie Kennedy, Garren, Celebrity Stylist and R+Co Co-Founder, styled Kim Kardashian-West’s hair for the September cover and feature story in Interview.
by Jamie Newman