How-To
COLOR CORRECTION: Old-Fashioned to Icy Level 10 Blonde
This client came in with previously lightened hair, an extremely brassy band and about 3 inches of level 2 regrowth.The goal in this how-to was to get her to a solid level 10 icy white.
Albert Luiz's Winning Look at Miss USA Embraces Natural Texture
Farouk Systems Global Artist Albert Luiz was responsible for creating Kára McCullough's flawless look. He played up her natural texture by defining curls and adding volume and shine using CHI products and tools.
by Jamie Newman
Box Brunette to Solid Platinum in 6 Hours
Tiffany Massey (@tiffanymhair) of Structure Hair Studio (@structurehs) in Dahlonega, GA. says this box-dyed brunette (a natural level 8) wanted to go solid platinum blonde. 6 hours later, mission accomplished!
COLOR CORRECTION: Killing The Band
Gioryi Darwich (@Gigi_your_stylist) of Elegant Studio, Philadelphia, PA, had quite the challenge when she met this client who did not want a touch up. "She actually wanted to keep the top dark brown." Darwich realized thin, back-to-back highlights would erase the band.
COLOR CORRECTION: Messed Up Highlights To Blended Perfection
Heather Hardesty (@heath01234) of Studio 417 (@Studio417Salon), Springfield, MO, had quite a correction for this client. Here she shares the details using all Wella color.
Dramatic Makeover For a Career and Life Transformation
Alexander Scott (@alexanderscotthair) of @bangseattle, Seattle, WA, says he has "been cutting my client's hair for about 5 years and her color had always been natural. After a career and life transformation, she was ready for an image transformation as well." Here Scott shares the details for the color makeover.
Balayage and Melting For a Vibrant Blend
Darcy Kost-botelho (@Hairbydarcykb_) of Orange Salon in Northern California, says that her client was looking for "a vibrant purple, pink blend with natural roots. This project took around four hours to achieve." Here she shares the details for this makeover.
Two Sessions Of Balayage For a One-Of-A-Kind Color Design
Liz Jeffrey (@lizjeffrey) of LOUD Hair House, Windsor, Ontario, specializes in balayage and her toning formulas are always custom made in order to achieve a unique color. "I like my clients to leave with a one-of-a-kind formula," she says.
BALAYAGE: Get Tips and a Video Demo From a Master
Get some great balayage tips and video demo from a color master as he trains the Ulta artists. Jerric Fruits shows how to combine foils and painting for a beautiful finish. Check it out!!!
FORMULA: Hot Steel
Get the formula for this amazing color design by Taylor Roberts.
Dramatic Makeover: From Gate Guard to Supermodel
Engaged to be married in October/November, this client was in need of a major makeover to prepare for her big day! You have to see the full transformation for yourself.
MAKEOVER: Back to Copper
Lyndsey Texeira (@ lynds_tex) of Rust Salon, Manteca, CA., says her natural red client "has been coming in for highlights for years. She was ready to go back to a more solid copper - with just a little dimension." Here Texeira shares the details for the new shade using all Pravana.
5 Tips To Winning a Hair Photo Competition
Award-winner Daniel Rubin (2016 Goldwell's Color Zoom Challenge) shares his top five tips to winning a hair photo competition.
Magical Toning to Platinum
After lifting the hair with some highlights (half head of foils), @jamiehottes_hair of Hottes Hair Design, New South Wales, Australia, went in for some magical toning. Here the artist shares the formula using Lakme.
MAKEOVER: Blue Hues
Kristin Grip (@ColorbyKristin) owner of Tease Salon, Costa Mesa, CA (@TeaseSalonOC) says her first time client sent pictures before her visit. "I assumed her roots were regrowth so I was surprised to find out while lifting her that bands of orange appeared from coloring her roots in the past. Eek!" Makeover details here.
Light, Bright and Fabulous
Claire Baxter (@hairwithclaire) of Sarah Doyle Hair By Design, Eliza, Melbourne, says "This lovely client wanted be a little brighter with shadowing at the the roots." Baxter worked her magic. Here she shares the details for this upgrade.
Uh Oh to Oh WOW!
Madison Roulan (@mads_hair) of L'appartement Hair Boudoir, NYC, says her client came to see her after having grown out a bad drastic ombré. Here she shares the details for the correction.