Photo Gallery
Young Stars by MIC Styling Academy
MIC Styling Salons and Academy in small but fashionable Slovenia, has a team of stylists who offer a range of client services and also create frequent and creative trend collections.
FASHION WEEK: Photos from Nicholas K Show
Nelson of the Rita Hazan Salon for Rene Furterer created these incredible looks for the Nicholas K show during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week.
2012 Spring Make-up Trends
Even though they say there will be six more weeks of winter in 2012, it's never too late to start thinking about Spring make-up trends! See what's in the forecast.
Pop-Up Beauty
The Naz Kupelian Beauty Lounge is a transportable, pop-up lounge that offers VIPs and socialites an opportunity to sample the salon's talents.
by Stacey Soble
New York City Ballet Colors by OPI
OPI is launching six new additions to the SoftShades collection, inspired by the New York City Ballet (NYCB). New York City Ballet by OPI features five sheer shades lightly tinged in hues of beige, pink, white, lilac and gray, as well as a silver sparkly lacquer. With various sized glitter particles, this hue can be worn alone or layered over any of the other colors for added shine and dimension.
YUKO's New Home Care Line
YUKO, the originator YUKO Hair Straightening System, has created a matching home care line for their all-new ANTI-FRIZZ BY YUKO treatment.
Exploring the Future at Serious Business
A diversity of fascinating speaker explore our future from the stage at Serious Business in New Orleans, Louisiana.
by Stacey Soble
Neon by Alexander Turnbull
Alexander Turnbull is a Matrix Ambassador and managing director of Alexander Hair & Beauty in Yorkshire, England.
Looking to the Future
Navigating the New Beauty Landscape: Looking to the Future was the American Association of Cosmetology Schools’ Annual Convention theme for 2011, taking place last November at the Phoenix Convention Center.
Michael Jon Maple’s Takes on Texture
Michael Jon Maple has made a name for himself as a leading stylist and texture expert.
Urban Contrasts by Robert Bushy
Robert Bushy, artistic director emeritus for Salon 2000 and ANIU Salon and Spa in Middleton, Wisconsin, is both a behind-the-chair and editorial stylist.
Alfa Parf's Four-Trend Collection
Alfa Parf Milano’s latest style collection is influenced by the 1970s, a tumultuous decade characterized by change in all areas of the cultural landscape.
ISSE Day One: Live From the Show
Fresh off the showfloor at the International Salon and Spa Expo in Long Beach, California, I'm feeling excited, I'm feeling eager to visit more booths, and I'm feeling even more passionate! This industry is always changing and there is always something new to learn and it makes every booth an educational experience!
Creativity Unleashed
Pravana’s Show Us Your Vivids photo competition called for stylists to unleash their creativity and make a color statement—through intense, bright, color-popping styles using Pravana’s Vivids color.
Light Writing
The 2012 Urban Art Collection, assembled by the Matrix Artistic Directors, showcases looks expressed through a variety of grand, bold and very public media, taking root on city streets in open display.
Glamor: Open & Organic
Padgett applied Aquage Beyond Body thermal styling spray to both sides of model Diana’s straight, thick hair. She then set the look, alternately using a conical iron and a flatiron curling technique to generate a loose or “collapsed” curl pattern.
Force by Lisa Muscat
Award winning Australian stylist Lisa Muscat’s latest collection, “Force” Illustrates that feminine beauty does not have to be delicate.