How-To
HOW-TO: Multidimensional Lavender Using GKHair Color
As precious as the complexity of crystals, amethyst defines an array of colors and brings a distinct character to anyone who possesses it. This color replicates the multidimensional facets of the lavender jewel. FORMULA & ...
by Jamie Newman
HOW-TO: Pastel Colormelt Using Pulp Riot Color
Who says cool colors can't beckon warm weather? Using Pulp Riot haircolor, get your clients painted pretty with these three shades that are blurred and melted to create a soft, summery look. FORMULA AND APPLICATION:Natural level ...
by Jamie Newman
TRANSFORMATION: Going For A "Cooler" Warm
Timothy Michael (@Timothy_michael_hair), a blonde specialist & the owner of Studio 222, Virginia Beach, Virginia, says this new guest originally asked for a retouch. "She had her grown out blonde that was a tad too brassy, with her ...
FORMULA: Sunset Melt
Tiffany Blair (@tblair.hair), a Goldwell Regional Artistic Team member, was inspired by the bright colors of the sunset.The artist, based at G20 Salon & Spa, Boston, Mass, shares the HOW-TO, using all Goldwell products:Regrowth: ...
No Heat High-Lift Haircolor - Get the Formula!
Jessica Zorn (@jessibrowsnhair), working out of La Lou Salon in Scottsdale, AZ says on Instagram: "Are you looking for the pefect high-lift color? No brass, no warmth. This is NOT a bleach touch-up. This client has beautiful hair, ...
by Anne Moratto
TRANSFORMATION: "Hidden Fun" Peek-a-boo Fantasy Haircolor
What do you do with a client who has a conservative job but wants to be adventurous with her haircolor at the same time? Here's an option! Try the peek-a-boo technique!Amy Godo (@color_ahead) of JV Hair Design Salon in Stratford, ...
TRANSFORMATION: Old Banded Ombre To Exciting Silver Blonde
Tai Kieu (@taitkieuapril05) co-owner and stylist at Huynhchi's Hair Studio, Costa Mesa, California, shares the details for this breathtaking transformation:CLIENT HAIR HISTORY:This client been getting ombre for the last one and a half years ...
TRANSFORMATION: It CAN Happen! Getting Your Client to Her Desired Red Haircolor
Has your client tried to go red before, but it never quite turned out the shade or tone she wanted? Getting your client to her ideal shade of red will keep her coming back for future visits with you! Here's a great example of a process that ...
Rainbow Connection
Brittain (@styleelectric), a stylist at The Establishment, an Aveda-Concept Salon in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles, used all Aveda colors to create a rainbow of colors for her client. She did a diamond pattern up the ...
by Anne Moratto
THE FORMULA: Intoxicating Indigo
Taylor Rae (taylorrae_hair) of Vito Pini Salon, Lakewood, Colorado created this amazing shade (Rae calls it Intoxicating Indigo) and people are DYE-ING for the formula. We contacted Rae who shares the details:-"She is a natural level 5 ...
TRANSFORMATION: Going Bold
Amy Godo (@color_ahead) of JV Hair Design, Stratford, Conn, has been coloring this client's hair since last year. "She was originally a faded reddish brown and wanted to be a blonde with a shadow root." Godo and client then ...
Babylights To Add Life and Dimension
Allison Schenck (@___allisonwonderland) of Rage Salon, Campbell CA, says her "client came in with grown out highlights and a high lift color in between that turned her orange."Here she shares how she added new life and dimension to the ...
After a Client Has Used Box Color to Cover Their Grey, a Mini Color Correction
Mini color correction by Alex Conde (@alexcondehair) with an excellent caution against home box jobs. "Many times clients don't realize the banding that occurs when they color at home to cover grey in between highlights," says ...
by Anne Moratto
TRANSFORMATION: Level 5 Box To "Bright and Blonde"
Jen Cappe (@jenviahair) of Fierro Hair Salon (@fierrohair) of San Luis Obispo, California, says, "Chelsea was new client. She told me she was coloring her natural level 7 to a level 5 for the past year. She requested to be as bright ...
TRANSFORMATION: Level 2 Box To "Blonde For Summer"
This first-time client was a challenge for Michelle Conway (@strutmichelle), asking to be "blonde for summer"."My fellow stylists (at Strut Salon in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada) know I love doing color corrections. This client ...
TRANSFORMATION: Box Gold To Pro Vanilla
"This first time guest has never had her hair colored professionally," says Jen Dozier Horter (@bombshellsalon), a Paul Mitchell Senior National Educator and Owner of Bombshell Salon, Ellicott City, MD. "Her ultimate goal was ...
Silver Fox: Not a Sprint But a Trot
Camille Gladney Schmoutz (@nebulacamille), a self-described "Hair Sorceress" in Shreveport, LA, does a fabulous job of illustrating her client's color journey with these posts on Instagram.The photo at the bottom shows the start of ...
by Anne Moratto