How-To
NYFW: Smith & Cult For Ulla Johnson F/W 2017
Lead Nail Artist Jessica Tong used Smith & Cult to create the nail look for the Ulla Johnson F/W 2017 collection presented at NYFW.
NYFW: Slick Waves By Ted Gibson For Alex Vinash F/W 2017
Ted Gibson & The Ted Gibson Artistic Team styled for the Alex Vinash F/W 2017 runway show. Here Gibson shares the how-to
RPZL Extensions For Color, Length and Volume
This client travels the distance to get her extensions removed and reapplied. See how Stephanie Angelone, national educator for RPZL, reduces application time.
PUNCHED UP: Dulled Box To Hot Copper
After using her share of box color, this client experienced a lot of build up, particularly on her ends. Here are the details for this lovely redhead makeover.
STEP-BY-STEP: Hotline Pink Hair Color by Z.One Concept
From its Allure collection, Z.One Concept artist Elisa Vidotto shares her step-by-step in creating dimensional pink hair color.
by Jamie Newman
MAKEOVER: Basic Blonde To Purple/Lilac Melt
Marianne Lohr (@mannie_mak), a freelance artist based in Bethlehem,PA., says "My new client came in to see me because she was never happy with her blonde and how gold/yellow it was. She wanted to be an all over platinum blonde at first, but then had mentioned how she's always wanted to have purple hair. Her dream came true that day." Details here.
MAKEOVER: Blending Cut And Color For A Magnificent Finish
Meagan Reitz (@meaganreitzhair) of Skin Bliss Spa and Salon, Albuquerque, New Mexico, wowed us with this makeover that we found on Instagram. We contacted her to get more details. Here she shares the how-to.
Teal To Big Chop To Tasteful Brunette Bob
When we saw this makeover on Instagram, we had to know more. Hairdresser Nicole Boccio of Cactus Salon and Spa (@cactussalonsmithtown), Smithtown, New York, says "I had been doing a doubled processed blonde on Kelly Sampson for some time now. She came requesting 'mermaid hair'. She had 2 inches of level 5 roots." Here Boccio shares the details for this makeover.
CORRECTION: Grown Out, Faded and Damaged To Ice White
Vanessa Castro (@extraglossy_) from NYC says she is "obsessed with doing hair - especially color corrections. I love that they challenge me to think and always try new things." Here she had an opportunity to meet a challenge head on in a correction that took 6 1/2 hours.
MAKEOVER: Going Gold
Carissa Castiglia (@colorbymisscariss) of Eva Scrivo Salons (@evascrivosalons) says, "My client was a natural level 6 and desired a golden level 9." Here she shares how she achieved this gorgeous result.
Lady Gaga's Super Bowl Halftime Show Hair Style Change
Get how-tos for both looks plus her platinum and pink color formula from Gaga's stylist Frederic Aspiras and Matrix Artistic Directors Nick Stenson and Danielle Keasling.
MAKEOVER: Four Sessions To Silver
Kim Bruce (@themisfitblonde), co-owner of Monroe on Mane (@monroeonmane), Sturbridge, MA., specializes in blondes and hairdressing. "This guest has been a client of mine for almost a year now. It has taken four sessions to achieve our desired shade of silver blonde." Here Bruce shares the details for the transformation.
MAKEOVER: Grown Out Blonde To Tasteful Copper
This client had dreams of platinum blonde, but then all of a sudden, she wanted to go red! This was a big change from platinum, so colorist Lauren Barton made SURE this was what her client wanted. Her client said to go for it!
MAKEOVER: No Hassle Pixie
"This client had thought about cutting her hair for months. She was leaving out of country to make the world a better place and didn't want the hassle of dealing with long hair throughout her travels." Dani Emerson (@hairdodanigirl) shares details for the makeover.
FORMULA: Disrupted Rainbow
Inspired by the disconnection portrayed in Goldwell’s D!srupt collection, Tiffany Blair took those elements and translated them into an undercut with a surprise in the back.
Becoming A Rapunzel: Extensions To The Rescue
This client's continued goal is to get longer, lighter and fuller hair through extensions.
MAKEOVER: Baby Steps To A Darker Shade
This stylist chose to lowlight her client's hair, but add brightness with babylights.