How-To

She Was "Up For A Change" - DONE!

Connor Lange, (@connorlangehair) a stylist at Bob + Paige Salon in Toronto, says "This client in particular is always up for change, and this time she was ready for something dramatic." Details here.

MAKEOVER: Faded To Captivating Blue

Ashley Nocera (@makeoversbyashleybrooke) of Aella Salon and Day Spa (@aellasalonandspa) of Meadville, Penn., had a fun challenge, bringing her faded fashion client back to life. Here she shares the how-to.

HOW-TO: Increase Retail Sales With Your Existing Color Clients

Don't let your client's dreaded grays stress them out in between salon visits. Now there's a quick, easy and temporary hair color solution you can offer. Check it out!

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LITE BRITE: Hair That Glows In The Dark

"Lite brite" -inspired hair, the ultimate nostalgia-inducing ‘do with a twist, is hair that glows in the dark! When placed under a black light, this hair painted masterpiece actually lights up.

8-Hour Transformation: Red to Blonde (with Formula)

Matrix Celebrity Stylist George Papanikolas explains how he took his client from red to blonde in eight hours with the help of Matrix's Bond Ultim8 Bond Protecting System.

MAKEOVER: Balayage and Babylights For A Better Blonde

Lakme USA educator, Ashley Feht (@ashleyfeht) says she wanted to brighten up her client's shade. She used a combination of balayage and micro-weaving to achieve these gorgeous results.  

HOW-TO: The Perfect Fringe Trim

Andrew Carruthers, Director of Education, was at the Redken Symposium 2017 to launch his "baby", the new Artist Series Shear, designed with new and exciting technology to help any stylist perfect a cut. We put him (and the shears) to the test by asking him to trim an overgrown fringe.

Thirsty Skin: 8 Ways to Combat Dry Derma

Especially in the dry, cool winter months, skin can struggle staying moisturized. Alana Mitchell, licensed esthetician, salon owner, and founder and owner of Alana Mitchell SkinCare and SkinCare by Alana, discusses how to combat dry skin, and why it’s important for your clients to do so.

Get the Look: Velvet Hair Color

Think the deep tones of velvet with the light tones that velvet has when you brush it in the opposite direction. Hair will be mimicking the tones of velvet this season. "We will be seeing rich bases mixed with lighter bits in the same tone," says RA_Bar Beauty.

COLOR CLASS: How Tracey Cunningham Works With Budget-Conscious Color Clients

When it comes to working with clientele without a big budget, don't always opt for single-process when they want a change, says Redken creative consultant Tracey Cunningham.

Color Correction: Grown Out To Modern Sombre

Master Colorist at Trio Salon Chicago, Educator and North American Goldwell Artistic Team member Daniel Rubin (@djrcolor)  says it's been almost three years since this client has been to a colorist. "She is a new client to me and wanted a full head of painted hightlights."  Here Rubin shares the details for this makeover.

MAKEOVER: Killing the Brass For A Bright Ashy Blonde

This client wanted to get rid of the brass and turn ashy! Here's the how-to.

How-To: Pastel Orchid Blends From Pretty Pink to Smokey Lavender

Using Vivids XL, Pravana's new extra large tubes of top Chromasilk Vivids colors, Presley Poe created this stunning color, as well as the makeup and wardrobe styling.

How-Tos: 3 Cool Winter Blonde Looks to Customize for Clients

Matrix Celebrity Stylist George Papanikolas provides how-tos for three different winter-appropriate blonde looks. Cool tones are key!

Going For Zesty Copper

This client arrived with about four inches of regrowth (natural level 7) and some existing highlights which were originally copper. Get the formula for this touch-up.

CORRECTION: Brassy To Rooty Blonde Melt

Jackie Priore (@countjackula_hair) of Public Salon and Shoppe, Arlington Heights, IL., says this first time client was looking for something lighter and brighter. Here Priore shares the details for this correction:

COLOR CORRECTION: Blotchy Mess To Dimensional Chocolate

Rikki Dimitriadis of Glaze Hair Studio, a Paul Mitchell focus salon located right near the Fire Island Ferry on Long Island, NY, says "This young lady came in with hair that has been previously lightened at home. As you can see, she has a band of orange throughout her hair, spots, dead ends. She is a natural level 5." Here Dimitriadis shares the details for the transformation: