TRANSFORMATION: Pink Shadows
Alexis Thurston (@alexisbutterflyloft), owner/stylist at Butterfly Loft Salon and Spa and the Ubungalows, Encino, Calfornia, (@butterflyloftsalon) impresses us with SO MANY transformations, but this one, we believe, is particularly beautiful. ...
TRANSFORMATION: Color and Extensions To The Rescue
Yami Tovilla (@HairBy_Yami) of the LA area and San Jacinto, California, is a color and extension specialist. For this transformation she got to put both areas of expertise to work. "This client came to me with over processed hair. I ...
How-To: Faded Copper to Merlot
Arielle Calamari, stylist at Aurelio Salon in Howell and Toms River, New Jersey, had a client who requested a vibrant, red ombre with hints of violet. The client indicated she didn't want her hair very highlighted at the roots, so Calamari ...
by Lauren Quick
Copper Top for Tuesday
We're sharing this @SchwarzkopfUSA formula after seeing it as one of their #TuesdayTips on Instagram. The color used is Schwarzkopf Professional's heritage color brand IGORA ROYAL, a portfolio of permanent color with over 120 ...
by Anne Moratto
Ruby For Ruby
Marina Diakatos (@Marinaandthesummerday) of Lavish Body & Home, Scranton, PA., was thrilled her new client found her through Instagram. "She had asked her previous stylist for something similar to Kylie Jenner's teal hair but ...
TRANSFORMATION: Raspberry and Orange Sorbet
"Don't you love when a client sits in your chair and tells you to do whatever you want!?" asks Emily Johnson (@eljohnson14) of Southern Roots Salon and Spa, Chattanooga, TN. "Well, I DO!" Johnson sent us this ...
TRANSFORMATION: Notice-Me Red
Jason Backe (@jasonbacke) knew exactly what he had to do when his client said during the consultation, "I'm ready for a change. I don't think people notice me." Backe, co-owner of the Ted Gibson Salons and brand ambassador for ...
5 Fall Trends for Rich, Radiant Color
This Fall/Winter 2015 collection by the Ulta Beauty Artistic Team showcases a range of soft, natural hair and makeup looks.
Pink Products for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Power of PinkOur industry has a huge heart—see how you can help support breast cancer research and awareness through limited-edition pink ...
by Lauren Quick
DRAMATIC TRANSFORMATION: Going For "Different"
Kayla Distasio (@kayla_thehairwizard) of Outlooks For Hair, Wyomissing, PA, says "My guest had an old ombre she had neglected to get touched up for months and she wanted something totally different. She gave me creative freedom and was ...
How To: Hot Red Sombre
Renee Spinale (@sucks4youuuu), based in the Boston, Massachusettes area, knew she "wanted to be a hairdresser since I was 5 years old, after chopping off the hair on my Barbie." Lately she has been having fun learning more about ...
TRANSFORMATION: Celebrating Nature
Necole Capicchioni (@3_wings), of Tres Jolie Salon and Spa, Novi, Michigan, and member of the Goldwell Regional Artistic Team, created a bold yet soft look in what she calls her Nature's Energetic Color. "The style and color was ...
Behind Every Great Red/Orange Haircolor Is A Great Colorist
When MODERN posted this earlier today on Instagram, thousands of you "liked" within the first hour and many of you asked for the formula. Here Jacob Khan (@jacobHKhan) of @Shearious Hair, Atlanta, shares:Step 1: To the root apply ...
THE FIX: Red Box To Breathtaking Classic Sombre
Staci Laskowski (@hairby_staci) of Riot Hair Lounge, Delray Beach, Florida, had some concerns when client Jeanette came in looking for a change. "She has been using box dye RED RED for 2 years and came to me wanting a natural looking ...
Removing Stubborn Brights to Blonde Transformation
Carly Rae Lawrenson (@carlyraelawrenson) from Harlow Salon in Nashville, TN shares her steps and formula for removing those tough-to-budge bright colors. She used all TIGI Copyright Colour. Lawrenson is a TIGI Inspirational Youth ...
by Anne Moratto
Color Correction: Damaged and Brassy to Auburn and Gold
Styling duo Dona Dalipi (@dona_dalipi) and Rachel Boyd (@rachel.b1011) at Safie Salon and Day Spa in Massapequa, New York turned their client's damaged, brassy hair into a healthy, multidimensional gold and auburn look. Dona and Rachel ...
by Jamie Newman
FORMULA: Ruby Mahogany Sombre Lob
Sarah Crews (@HairBySarahCrews), Kérastase Tech artist and stylist at Studio Gaven Haircolour Salon, Nashville, TN. created a rich dimensional ruby-mahogany on previously flat, overly saturated level 4 hair. "Hailey had not been happy with ...