Balayage Beauty: From Box Color to Pink Sophistication
She started at a level 4/5. Get the finished look from different angles and see the before.
by Anne Moratto
Announcing the Balayage & Boho Top 10 Semifinalists!
After receiving thousands of entries since the launch of the Balayage & Boho contest, it was extremely difficult to narrow the pool of beautiful special-occasion styles down to 10! Take a look below to see who our semifinalists are, and stay tuned as they submit their best braid work for judging.
by Lauren Quick
Muted Pastels
"The new muted pastels are a beautiful way to complement any shade," says Leonardo Rocco, Aloxxi artistic advisor. "These work best on a double-process blonde."
MAKEOVER: Box Color Addict To Professional Vibrant Melt
Get the details for this makeover, from DIY to professional vibrant shades.
CORRECTION: Grown Out Fashion to Pastel Lavender
Tatiana Silvestri (@tatianashair) of Le Studio Salon De Beauté, Mesa, Arizona, had her work cut out for her with this correction. This makeover took approximately 3.5 hours!
25 Years Of DIY Color To Pro Melt
Heather Buchanan (@glamrock_hair) of 3 Bowls of Color, Newport News, Virginia, says her new client has been coloring her hair to a dark red/brown for 25 years and FINALLY made it to a salon! Here she shares the details for that first visit.
Pink Pewter Launches Cosmetics, Makeup Brushes and Lashes
Best-known for creating beautiful hair adornments, trendy accessories and attracting the masses to their booth at beauty shows, Pink Pewter is excited to bring the brand to the next level with its new makeup line,
MAKEOVER: Big Cut and Color Change To Dramatic Pink
Color correction and major change time! Get the details for this dramatic makeover.
FORMULA: Dimensional Dusty Lavender
Amber Mahaffey (@coloroutsidethelineshs) of Surfside Beach, SC, shares the formula for this dimensional dusty lavender design.
MAKEOVER: Faded To Dusty Lavender
Khloe Nguyen (glamdoll1) of Orange County, CA, says, "My level 2 client, Asian, came in with about 3 inches of new growth, mid lengths about a level 5 with some uneven spots, with ends level 8 blonde." Here Nguyen shares the details for this faded to dusty lavender makeover.
Kenra Platinum's Whipped Taffy 20
The new Kenra Platinum Whipped Taffy encapsulates pockets of air to create a lightweight, fluffy, texture that allows for an easy application free of stickiness. It provides flexible working time, while still delivering an ultra-matte firm hold.
Balayage and Melting For a Vibrant Blend
Darcy Kost-botelho (@Hairbydarcykb_) of Orange Salon in Northern California, says that her client was looking for "a vibrant purple, pink blend with natural roots. This project took around four hours to achieve." Here she shares the details for this makeover.
A Purple Lilac Hair Color Formula
Bonus points when the lipstick matches the hair color! Get the formula for this soft purple.
by Anne Moratto
Formula and How-To for 2017's IT Fashion Color: Rose Gold
With pastel now considered a way of life and not a trend, capture femininity and boldness through an evolution to stronger, long-lasting pastel with heavier density, sayKevin Murphy colorists.
Pink Gradient Color Formula from ColorDesign
Inspiration for this ColorDesign technique is drawn from the icy tones of pink diamonds with a subtle hint of warmth.
How-To: Confident Copper by Keune's George Alderete
Alderete demonstrates the blorange color trend—a word-play combination of blonde and orange—using Keune’s new Tinta Color and Semi Color shades.
How-To: Fired-Up Violet by Keune's George Alderete
Alderete demonstrates the violet brunette color trend using Keune’s new Tinta Color and Semi Color shades.