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Charlize Theron's Retro Ponytail Look at the Oscars
Charlize Theron graced the red carpet in a memorable metallic dress and retro ponytail at the 89th Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles, California. Punk glamour with a touch of classic Hollywood was the inspiration for Charlize’s ponytail updo.
Fabio Sementilli Is Missed, Mourned, and Remembered
Sementilli mentored tens of thousands of hairdressers over the years. He is missed, mourned, and remembered, every day.
by Anne Moratto
Tune In! The What's Next Awards 2017 Details
Details for Sebastian's 2017 What's Next Awards here.
Design Elements: Color Creations Inspired by Earth, Wind and Water
Inspired by earth, wind and water, three colorists from Salon Today 200 salon, Bii Hair Salon collaborate for The Elements collection using Pravana color.
by Jamie Newman
6 Questions for Salon AKS on their 20th Anniversary
As New York's Salon AKS celebrates its 20th anniversary, the salon's founders, Alain Pinon, Kao Hui and Susanna Romano share the strategies of their success.
by Stacey Soble
Competition Alert: Paul Mitchell Invites Colorists to Color Outside the Lines
Paul Mitchell invites salon pros to Color Outside the Lines and show off their hair-coloring skills.
by Anne Moratto
ColorProof Launches New Collection at Artistic Team Training
ColorProof Color Care Authority recently hosted its Artistic Specialist and Platform Artist teams in a three-day technical training in Dallas, TX.
by Anne Moratto
MAKEOVER: Multi-shade to Silver Bleach Out
This client wanted to go from her current color to platinum. She arrived with 2-3 inches of level 6 regrowth with red panels and 1/2 head grown out highlights.
NYFW: Finger Waves By Jon Reyman At Chiara Boni
Jon Reyman, using Olivia Garden and Aveda, created timeless finger waves for the Chiara Boni fall/winter 2017 collection, shown at the most recent NYFW. Here he offers details.
HOW-TO: Bouncy & Frizz-Free '80s-Inspired Curls
Inspired by the pop stars of the '80s, these touchable, healthy, frizz-free curls will make your clients want to dance!
Sponsored by Living Proof
FW '17: Garren Creates a Double Top-Knot Look for Anna Sui
What happens when you get Garren on hair and Pat McGrath on makeup to collaborate on a look for whimsically fantastic designer Anna Sui? Well magic, of course.
by Jamie Newman
HOW-TO: Whimsical Face-Framing Fringe
This look was inspired by the perfect blowout, creating texture and movement to frame the face in the best way possible.
Sponsored by Living Proof
HOW-TO: Smooth Braided Ponytail for a Casual or Formal Occasion
Inspired by the red carpets of Hollywood, this look by Living Proof's Michael Shaun Corby blurs the line between a casual and formal braid perfectly.
Sponsored by Living Proof
A Salon Owner Reviews New Technology that Entertains and Educates Clients
In an exclusive interview with Salon Today, Emilio Cornacchione, co-owner of Pittsburgh's Izzazu Salon Spa and Serata discusses his experience with Smarter Lifestyle Network, a new technology that entertains, educates and markets to clients, while creating a new revenue stream for the salon.
by Stacey Soble
Helen Oppenheim on Surreal, Superbly-Talented Sixties Hairdresser, Raphael
Know your hair history. Raphael Santarossa, aka Raphael, was the most talented surreal hair phenom of the Sixties in London. Possibly ever. There never was and never will be another hairdresser like him. He was one of a kind, in every way.--Helen Oppenheim
Magenta To Blue: A Four Session Journey
Learn more about the color journey for this colorist and client, from magenta to blue/green.
Balayage For A Breathtaking Finish
Catherine Long (@catherinelovescolor) owner of Catherine's Hair Design inside of Suite Salon Spa, Cadillac, Michigan, says "This first time guest found me on Instagram. She had been trying to get a true balayage look for a while but it always turned out brassy and not blended. She decided to drive the distance and give me a try. I was able to get her blonde and blended first visit." Details here.