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The Art of Staying Educated as an Independent Stylist
Keeping up with education isn’t as daunting as it might sound at first for a stylist just stepping out on their own. With apps, social media and plenty of networking opportunities, see how these five independent stylists from Sola Salon Studios are thriving thanks to their flexible schedules and new-found education resources.
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Spend a Day with Master Colorist, Beth Minardi at Art of Business May 15th
Are you booked May 15? If not, join America's hair color icon Beth Minardi as she helps you reach the highest possible level of professional hair color expertise. Listen and learn as Minardi demonstrates her legendary techniques in highlighting, dimensional hair coloring, modern color, gray coverage and corrective color.
Hair Cuttery Opens 5 NEW Salons!
Hair Cuttery, a family-owned and operated chain of hair salons, celebrates the grand opening of five new salons. So far in 2017, the chain has opened 11 new salons and has plans to open over a dozen more before the end of the year.
Hair Cuttery Opens 5 NEW Salons!
Hair Cuttery, a family-owned and operated chain of hair salons, celebrates the grand opening of five new salons. So far in 2017, the chain has opened 11 new salons and has plans to open over a dozen more before the end of the year.
Los Angeles Beauty Industry Power Players Present at Mazur Group's Beauty Biz Roundtable
Founded by Mazur Group in 2009, the Beauty Biz Roundtable series has evolved into the preeminent bi-annual event for beauty executives on the West Coast.
The Met Gala 2017: Stella McCartney and Kate Hudson by Peter Gray
While fashion is the focus at The Met Ball, celebrity stylist Peter Gray created sleek, memorable designs for both Stella McCartney and actress Kate Hudson.
by Anne Moratto
COLOR CORRECTION: Neutralizing Brassy & Yellow Hair Color
Brassy or yellow-looking hair is a common hair color woe, but it doesn't need to be a complicated fix. Here's how you can fix this color concern quickly and correctly!
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Starting Level 3 Blonde Balayage Steps and Formula
Here's a gorgeous balayage blend on a natural level 3 captured in natural lighting.
by Anne Moratto
COLOR CORRECTION: Transforming Dull & Faded Hair Color in a Flash
This technique, by L'Oreal Professionnel Artist Brooke Evans from Forma Collective Salon in Englewood, CO, shows how you can transform a client with dull and faded hair into a look that's glossy with luminous shine.
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DETAILS HERE: The Makeup Show, NYC, 2017
The Makeup Show is coming to NYC this weekend. Get details from guest blogger and celebrity make up artist David Maderich.
Keratin Complex Introduces Personalized Blow Out Same Day Keratin Treatment
This new service can smooth or straighten hair or define curl, while helping to preserve the hair fibers’ mechanical strength and increase manageability, with results that last up to three months.
HOW-TO: Achieve Top-Notch Texture Using the CURLBAR
MODERN caught up with stylist Ben Hudgins in Fort Worth's prestigious salon, Zeeba Salon and Spa, to get a first hand glimpse on how to re-create supermodel texture with the HOT TOOLS CURLBAR. In the video below, he shows us a quick texture how-to on Miss Texas Teen!
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Commitment-Free Color: Hotheads' Victoria Casciola Uses Extensions to Create Chemical-Free Color
Hotheads Artistic Director Victoria Casciola showcases how hair extensions can be used outside of adding length.
Larisa Love Celebrates Being a Girl Boss at Her New SoCal Salon
Born in the Ukraine, raised in Los Angeles, exploding on social, Larisa Love is now nurturing her creative spirit and a team in her new salon.
by Anne Moratto
9 Step Mohawk Braid for Short-Medium Haired Clients - Get the Look!
In celebration of their Street Art collection, Bio Ionic offers this how-to on achieving a Mohawk braid ideal for short- to medium-haired clients.
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Pastel Whisper: Keune Explores Violet Brunette and Blorange Color Trends
The violet brunette and blorange color trends take center stage on set with Keune’s new Tinta Color and Semi Color shades.
10 Things Successful Stylists Do Every Day
It’s liberating to step out on your own as a salon owner, forging your own path to success and setting your own terms for what that looks like. But it can also be overwhelming to balance all those new responsibilities, like marketing, inventory and budgeting. Read how these owners from Sola Salon Studios have figured out the magic formula and what it takes to rise from novice to powerhouse.
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