How-To

The Rainbow Client

Liz Robson (@Liz.colors) of Salon Blonde, Davis California, says "I have been seeing this sweet client for over a year now, and man- we have done some really fun colors!" (Note the collage of her hair color history - from the first ...

HOW-TO: Balayage Highlights on Brunette Lob

Is there anything much better than a flawless balayage on a perfect lob? Not really. Noora A. Ahmad (@hairbynoora) of Kyle Lawrence Salon in Simi Valley, California created this look by first cutting her client's hair into an A-line ...

Makeover: Challenged To Dimensional Blue

Franco Hernandez (@hairbyfranco) of Franco Hernandez Hair, Seal Beach California, shares the details for this dramatic makeover:"This salon guest found me on Instagram and was looking for someone to help her recover her intensely ...

Makeover: The WOW Peacock

Breanna Little (@ Breanna_AnythingbutBasic) of 'Anything but Basic' within the Ubungalows of Butterfly Loft, Encino, California "which owned by the amazing Alexis and David Thurston," Little says. "I've become the ...

FORMULA: Real Teal

 Amber Mahaffey,  (@coloroutsidethelineshs) of Color Outside The Lines Hair Studio, Surfside Beach, South Carolina, shares the formula for this GORGEOUS teal finish:Step 1: Pre-lighten using Redken Flash Lift with 20 volume ...

HOW-TO: Textured Glam Look by MIZANI

With a little help of MIZANI's 25 Miracle Milk, True Textures Curl Enhancing Lotion and Supreme Oil, Instagram blogger, Britney Watkins’s (@bwatuwant) tight, very curly texture was transformed into sleek coils and then braided back into a beautiful, modern-day updo.

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Ready For a Major Change: Going Royal Blue

This client was ready for a major change. She went to see  Sami Schneider (@samihairmagic) of House Of Color, Colorado Springs, CO, for the first time to make her dream come true.Here, Schneider shares the steps:Step 1: ...

Formula: Denim Haircolor

Pravana’s new Product Development intern, Ariel, is embracing the denim hair trend and is sharing the ChromaSilk and VIVIDS formulas, incorporating two different blue hues to add dimension and edge to the look.GET THE FORMULAS:Dark Wash ...

HOW-TO: Flash Sunkiss Hair Color by L'Oreal Professionnel

Now there is a quick and easy way to lighten your client’s hair, giving them the ultimate sun-kissed, beachy look that’s perfect for low-maintenance girls this summer.

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Makeover: Going Hot Copper

Kayla Zajes (@shinehairartistry) of Soho Master Hair Stylists in Edmonton, AB, shares the details for her wonderful makeover:"My hair was dark blue and I used Malibu DDL and 20 volume for 45 minutes on my hair to remove the color. I ...

Formula: Ballet Slipper Blonde

Dani Waterman (@hairbydanileah), a Senior Stylist as well as the Social Media Manager for The Village on Main (@villageonmain), Northampton, MA., takes ballet classes on the side, "so I was particularly inspired and excited by this ballet ...

Ruby Red Colormelt with Wella and Pravana

This colormelt has us melting. The blend is beautiful and the hairdresser who created it, Elissa Wolfe (@elissawolfe on Instagram) graciously shares her formula below. Try it for yourself!FORMULA:Wella Koleston Perfect 66/46 with 6/45 and 20 vol ...

Makeover: Going Gentle on a First-Timer

Jess Switzer (@jessswitzer_hair) of Salon Arté in Wayland, MA (@salonarteboston), says this client has never colored her hair before. "So she wanted something low maintenance and natural."Here, Switzer shares the how to:Step 1: ...

Makeover: Khloe Kardashian Inspired Blonde

Dennis Cooper (@dennismarshallcooper) of Atelier Salon by Square Salons (@atelierbysquare), Las Vegas, Nevada,  says long time client Celeste has not had her hair colored in 2 years. "She was ready to go back to blonde, ...

Foil-ayage for a Natural Ash Blonde Tone

Here is a terrific explanation and illustration of "foil-ayage" from @katieclairedoeshair on Instagram."Look at this beauty! If you're wondering what a foil-ayage looks like, look no further. This cute mama came in wanting to ...

Makeover: DIY Bleacher To Professional and Perfect Icy White

Taylor Rae (@taylorrae_hair) of Vito Pini Salon, Denver, Colorado, says "This client lives in Germany and works as a flight attendant. She made an appointment with me for when she would be in Denver on layover. She bleaches her own ...

Formula: Hot, Haute Red Haircolor Using Goldwell

Michelle Rose Vance (@RedHeadVance on Instagram) at the Kristofer Salon in Austin, TX used Goldwell to give her guest this hot, haute red.Formula 1:Step 1. Apply 40ml #Topchic 6% (20vol) + 20ml 7RR + 20ml 7RO from root to ends and process for 30 ...