The Pulled Back Ladder Braid
Looking for a fresh, new braiding technique? The "pull back ladder braid," coined by Sam Villa, Redken artistic director and founding partner of Sam Villa, takes only five minutes and makes a major statement!The Braid:1. Take a slice ...
HOW-TO: The Wave Braid by Natasha Pearson
This sophisticated plait was designed by UNITE UK Artist Natasha Pearson and demonstrated at the UNITE Global Session in San Diego, CA , October 5-6, 2014.Prep the hair with a light spray of Unite 7 Seconds Conditioner and then apply from ...
by Anne Moratto
Herringbone Braid How-To
Go beyond the typcial French braid with a braided style that looks complex, but can still be achieved in just a few steps. SalonCapri Senior Stylist Graziella Lembo shares her steps to achieve the Herringbone Braid: 1. Apply ...
NEW TREND: "Negative Space" in the Hair
Lisa Power Salon has just released its signature looks for the fall 2014 season. The looks were inspired by the cut out trend currently seen on fashion runways. The entire Lisa Power Salon team worked with the models to create three classic ...
How-to: Katniss Hunger Games Braid
The next movie in the Hunger Games saga, Mockingjay, Part 1 is coming to theatres on Nov. 21, 2014, which makes Halloween an ideal time to find your bow and arrow, strap on some tight, black clothing and perfect your Katniss braiding ...
by Lauren Quick
HOW TO: Pretty Pretty Brides For Marchesa
For the Marchesa fall 2015 Bridal Collection, Akemi Tamaribuchi (for Kerastase Paris) created braided buns and soft, braided waves to complement the beautiful gowns. Here Tamaribuchi offers the how to:Prep Steps:* Prep hair with Ciment ...
Lisa Folawiyo S/S 2015 Collection Hair by Mann Nance for Rich Hair Care
For the Lisa Folawiyo Spring/Summer 2015 collection, Mann Nance, editorial and celebrity stylist and owner of tHAIRapy NYC Salon, created long, smooth and modern asymmetrical hair looks with braided tribal accents. Hair was loose, straight ...
HOW-TO: A Deconstructed Braided Ballerina Bun
This multi-textured, braided ballerina bun is fun to try on a client looking for a new way to wear their hair up.“I love the idea of looking at hair as a fabric and created this ballerina bun as a shape-over-shape mixed medium concept that ...
5 Tips On Creating The Perfect Beehive
Michael M Haase shares his top five tips on creating the perfect updo.
NYFW: Keith Campbell Design Essentials Looks - Harlem Fashion Row
Celebrity Stylist Keith Campbell creates pompadours, milkmaid braids, bouffants and sleek ponies using Design Essentials hair care products at Harlem Fashion Row's 7th Annual Fashion Show & Style Awards.
NYFW How-To: Braided Silk Chignon at Alice + Olivia
Schwarzkopf Professional Brand Ambassador Michael Dueñas made a soft statement by braiding silk scarves into a chignon at the Alice + Olivia NYFW show.
by Lauren Quick
NYFW How-To: Knotted Ballerina Bun by Aveda for Novis
Aveda Guest Artist Frank Rizzieri sculpted a knotted ballerina bun for Novis' spring/summer 2015 show at NYFW. How-to here!
by Lauren Quick
Move Over Fishtail Braid - Meet the Lobster Tail Twist!
There is no denying that the fishtail braid had a great run; from the side to messy to in the ponytail, but Mario Russo, owner and lead stylist of Salon Mario Russo in Boston, believes it’s time for a new tail to have their chance in the spotlight. Cue the Lobster Tail Twist.
HOW-TO: The Braided Butterfly Updo -- Photo Steps Included!
It’s unusual, but elegant at the same time. The Butterfly Updo by AllDayChic is easy to achieve with proper sectioning, braiding and finishing. Follow the steps below to replicate this look that’s guaranteed to get noticed.
"Textures and Tones" by Doris Carr
Doris Carr of D.C. Artistry in Richmond, VA combined hair textures and tones in this beautiful and modern collection.
David Babaii Shares Steps For Katherine Heigl's Emmy's Silhouette
Katherine Heigl looked like the superstar she is at the 2014 Emmy's. David Babaii, using the ghd curve, created an elegant modern day Grace Kelly silhouette that stole the red carpet.
HOW-TO: The Slip Knot Braid
Sam Villa shows how to create a slip knot braid--it's all about rhythm!
by Lauren Quick