How-To
MAKEOVER: Brassy To Bronde
Alicia Urban (@aliciaurbanhair), a L’Oréal Professionnel Artist based Haute Headz Salon, Tallahassee, Florida, says “My client's hair had been fading back to red and brassiness every time she had her color done. She wanted to transition back to brunette while still leaving dimension and no warmth.” Here Urban shares the details for this makeover, using all L’Oréal Professionnel color:
Announcing the Braids & Brides GRAND-PRIZE Winner!
After narrowing down thousands of special-occasion styles to our favorite 10, we challenged semifinalists to create their best braided style and best bridal style, and Naples-based Saretta Bowerman is our grand-prize winner of the Braids & Brides contest!
by Lauren Quick
MAKEOVER: Time For A Refresh
Tess Howroyd (@HairByTessMarie) of Kharma Design Studio in Victoria, B.C., says her client has not done her hair for almost nine months. It was time for a refresh. Here Howroyd shares the details for this color update.
Babylights, Balayage and Toning For Blonde Perfection
This client wanted to update her highlights and her blonde tone. Here's the result!
MAKEOVER: Fashion Fade To Fashion Pop
Get the details for this fashion to fashion makeover.
MAKEOVER: Spicing Up Best Friend Madeline
Alyssa Wiener (@lysseon), a Head Stylist and Colorist at Stylin', Norwalk, CT, says that she and best friend Madeline, decided to spice up her hair. “We always do some type of gingery blonde, but this time we decided to go all out!” How-to here.
THE JOURNEY: Building To Blonde Through Balayage
Lauren Pettinelli (@breakingbronde), co-owner of Monroe on Mane, Sturbridge, MA, says this was this client’s 5th session in the lightening process, “We started about a year and a half ago." Check out the results from the latest visit.
See the Top 5 Braids & Brides Entries!
Our Braids & Brides finalists share their final submissions and how they created the looks!
by Lauren Quick
MAKEOVER: Going For Proper Purple
Karmah Suleiman shares the details for this royal color design.
FORMULA: Confetti
Learn the formula for this lovely galaxy-inspired color design.
MAKEOVER: Three Sessions Of Beauty
Jenn Malone (@jmalonehair) at Agence Salon, San Dimas, California, says her client "had 85% virgin hair. Her goal is to be a 'rooty' platinum blonde while still keeping the 'lived in' look. My main goal was to get her to her desired color, while still maintaining the integrity of her hair. Patience is the key in achieving this!" How to here.
MAKEOVER: 2 Steps To Ashy Ombre
Jack Martin (@JackMartinColorist) of Jack Martin Studio, Tustin, California, posted this impressive makeover and we just had to share. Here Martin shares the details for this makeover.
IN SPANISH: How-To: Create A Face Frame
MODERN stopped by the most recent educator training for Living Proof. Rafael Benitez, Director of Sales and Education - Latin America was working with Living Proof Educator - Latin America, Leonel (Leo) Sandoval. As he was perfecting the technique, Benitez asked Sandoval to demonstrate for our Spanish speaking audience.
How-To: Topsy Tail Looped Faux Hawk
Jenny Strebe, educator and hair blogger of Confessions of a Hairstylist, introduces the Topsy Tail Looped Faux Hawk, an edgy, cool style.
How to Choose the Right Tools for Precision-Cutting
The Sam Villa ArTeam’s pursuit of the precision haircut.
by Lauren Quick
Four Icy Blonde Formulas You Must Know
Four lovely icy blondes were chatting up a storm at a special training for Living Proof educators. The ladies, together, represented some of the prettiest dimensional pale shades ever seen. We had to know: WHAT IS YOUR FORMULA. Here they share.
COLOR CORRECTION: Balayage For Curly Hair
Eva Scrivo shares how she used balayage to correct this hair color.