How-To

HOW-TO: Pearly Pixie Perfection

We are loving this pearly pixie. Get the how-to (both cut and color) from the Z.One artists who created it.

NYFW How-To: Second-Day Texture by Hot Tools and Phyto for Zero + Maria Cornejo F/W 2016

The Fall/Winter 2016 Zero + Maria Cornejo show featured second-day, undone hair texture by James Pecis for Hot Tools and Phyto. The inspiration for the look was down-to-earth, natural women.

Hair Color Correction with Detailed Steps and Redken Formulas

 JL Paige, a Redken Artist and one of Redken Next Big Thing winners, shared a very detailed account of her color correction process, noting that it requires "patience and TLC."

HOW-TO: The Perfect Blowout With Handle-Free Dryer

Jen Dozier Horter demos how to use a handle-free blow dryer to get a perfect blowout.

Kim Kardashian's Hair Color Formula from Tracey Cunningham

Redken Creative Consultant, Olaplex Ambassador and celebrity colorist Tracey Cunningham recently worked on Kim Kardashian—get her hair color formula inside!

HOW-TO: Vivenne Mackinder UPDO Tips

Vivienne Mackinder shares details on how-to create an updo using just one or two pins.

Holiday How-to: Faux Fringe Top Knot

This classy top knot not only sweeps the hair out of your client's face, but it's also an elegant look for a holiday party or get-together. The best part about this look is that your client doesn't need bangs in order to pull this off - it's a faux fringe! Shhh..we don't tell if you won't!

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Nouvelle USA Formula: Luck of the Irish by Brent Hardgrave

Fond memories of watching an Irish setter frolicking in the sun gave life to this Nouvelle USA vision, which is reminiscent of the setter’s multi-faceted coat with deep coppers and golds dancing in the light.

Redken Formula: Mermaid Blur by Justin Isaac

Redken Artist Justin Isaac created a blend of blue and green jewel tones for a mermaid couture look.

Z.One Concept Formula: Hotline Pink by Elisa Vidotto

Refined elegance and sophisticated tone perfectly describe this Z.One style, which evokes an impeccable look and original attitude.

Truss Formula: Light and Harmony by Gi Quintino

This Truss technique uses strategic positioning for light and color, an almost artisan work that builds 3-D mosaics with kaleidoscopic combinations.

Kadus Professional Formula: Reverse Ombre by Caroline Kim

The concept of this Kadus Professional look is to have lightness at the base, then transition into deeper colors toward the ends.

Lakme Formula: Mega Magenta by Wendy Bond

Wendy Bond, Lakme USA director of education, created this high-intensity magenta and shared with us the formulas and steps she used to achieve an impactful effect.

GKhair Formula: Color Burst by Wojciech Jewula

When creating this look, Wojciech Jewula, GKhair art director, Poland, was inspired by indigo to create panels beyond the color spectrum with red, copper, yellow, violet, blue and ash, using GKhair color.

Tressa Formula: Caramel Crème by Shannon Tully

This Tressa shade created by Shannon Tully was inspired by the Cadbury Caramilk chocolate bar. It’s a rich chocolate on the outside with a beautiful caramel on the inside.

Scruples Formula: Saturday Night Fever by Chris Venesky

The iridescent glow of this Scruples’ strawberry shade, created by Scruples Creative Director Mia Liguori, finds its strength in softness. The vision comes from the easy natural looks of the ’70s re-imagined for today.

Zotos AGEbeautiful Formula: Red Diamond by Mike Petrizzi

Vibrant, deep red hair color by Zotos AGEbeautiful Artist Mike Petrizzi is elegant with high shine that reflects light. Here he shares the formulas and application steps he took to create the look.