How-To

TRANSFORMATION: Old Ombre To Steely Silver

Kanika Young (IG: @kycolor) of Ceci Studio in Rosemead, CA, found she learned so much after training under Ramirez Tran and Sammi Wang.Here, she shares how she put that training to work for this transformation: Client info: Client came in ...

TREND ALERT: Nude Haircolor! Powdery, Sandy and Earthy Tones - Trending Blonde Look

The nude haircolor trend is taking the beauty industry by storm right now, and spearheading the movement is Schwarzkopf Professional with their new powdery, sandy and earthy tones that embody both elegance and restraint. Trending in the fashion ...

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Blonde Color Trends for Summer 2016

With Memorial Day weekend quickly approaching, the unoffical start to sweet summer is only a few short weeks away. That means, yet again, clients will be coming in to get lighter and brighter sunkissed color. Laura Williams, colorist at ...

Formula and How-To: A Coppery Rose Gold

 Jamie Rivera (@bbjam) painted a "coppery rose gold" for her guest, who came to her first with a grown-out ombré that was a level 8. Her natural level is a 4.STEP ONE:  Lift to a level 9 using Pravana's Pure Light ...

Faded Purple To Fuchia Melt

Kristina Dunn (@hairbykristinamarie) of Raven & Sage in San Diego, CA, specializes in fashion colors. For this client she had an opportunity to do just that.Here she shares the HOW-TO:Starting canvas: level 4 natural regrowth of about 5 ...

HOW-TO: Rose Pink with Shades of Light and Dark Using Keratin Complex Color

The inspiration for this color, created using Keratin Complex haircolor, comes from objects in nature that are opalescent and luminous. Inside, you see unexpected shade combinations and varying degrees of light and dark. FORMULA & ...

HOW-TO: Brown Hair with Dimensional Caramel Using Scruples Color

For an ’80s inspiration, use texture as the base of the technique, highlighting the surface of each wave to create dimension throughout the twists and bends using Scruples haircolor. FORMULA & APPLICATIONNatural level ...

HOW-TO: Dimensional Red Using Tressa Color

Create a crimson glow with light and dark colors melting together, creating dimension and emphasizing movement in the hair using Tressa color. FORMULA & APPLICATIONNatural level 5 Formula 1: 1 scoop Tressa Watercolors Lightener ...

HOW-TO: Cool Platinum Blonde with Blue and Violet Accents

An icy, arctic blonde takes on softness and romanticism while transitioning into whispers of lavender that move into bold blues and violets using Aloxxi color. FORMULA & APPLICATIONNatural level 6 Formula 1: Aloxxi Blue Lightener ...

HOW-TO: Multidimensional Brown With Cool Blonde Balayage Highlights

This blonding technique creates maximum color impact with minimal work. Adding a soft, cool tonality using Keune color to a natural level 6 complements the skin, while accentuating the hair’s natural texture.  FORMULA & ...

HOW-TO: Cool, Rooty Blonde Using L'Anza Color

A cool, ashy blonde melts into buttery tones with pearly accents in this rooted blonde formula. Customized color was achieved by over-directing color placement in front of the face, using L'Anza color. FORMULA & APPLICATIONNatural ...

Blonde Color Melt in Foils with Formulas

Spoke & Weal salons co-founder and Color Director Chrstine Thompson (@xtine_beauty) created this beautiful blonde with Aveda colors and products.  It is two separate color formulas applied in foil, with the first being melted into the ...

HOW-TO: Ombre With Red Tones Using Beth Minardi Signature

Take a brunette ombre to the next level with shots of red for this "cherry bombre". Using this placement technique from Beth Minardi Signature, your client will rock a beautiful, auburn look. FORMULA & APPLICATIONNatural level ...

THE FIX: Damaged To Rich Deep Chocolate in 2 Steps!

Asil Simsek (@asilsmsk) of Val el Salon and Spa, NYC, says this guest, who found him on Instagram, dealt with a tough challenge of bringing this heavily damaged head of hair back to life.Here, Simsek shares how he utilized the existing color to ...

FORMULA: Balayage For A Bright Blonde

"Courtney was actually a new client who found me through social media," says Amanda Rae (@hairby.amandarae) of Amara Salon and Spa (@amarasalonandspa), Regina, Saskatchewan. "She came in with about 2" of regrowth from a ...

TRANSFORMATION: Almost Virgin To Super Blonde

Taylor Waldrep ( @temptresstay) of Heaven The Salon Experience, Winchester, VA (@heavensalon) says this client with level 5 client with grown out highlights was ready to go super blonde.Here Walderp shares the how-to:Step 1: Using Paul ...

HOW-TO: Pops of Jewel Tones Using Pravana Haircolor

We like to call this one the "hidden treasure" technique. This technique replicates the variance in tones and dimension found in a perfectly cut gem. The flashes of spectral colors and brilliance found in jewels are only evident after ...