HOW-TO: Come One, Come All to the Electric Circus
"I get very excited when my client Jenna sits in my chair," says Toni Rose Larson (@Colordollzbytoni), hair painter of Carlsbad, California. "We began our journey two years ago; she has been my muse and was my first creation using ...
by Jamie Newman
The Specialists
What does it take to specialize and what do you need to know to consider yourself a service specific virtuoso? We spotlight four emphasis areas - bridal/updo artist, makeup artist, hair extensionist and blowout specialist - to shed light on what ...
UK Hair Extensionist Enters Hair Awards Hall of Fame
Inanch Emir extends the tresses of the UK's favourite stars, has been responsible for some amazing celebrity hair makeovers. Earlier this year, she scooped the UK Hair Awards 2015 “Best Extensionist” award for the 3rd year ...
by Anne Moratto
Long Story Short
Tina McIntosh, owner of Hair by Tina McIntosh in Tampa, Florida, shares how to select the best hair extension system for your client.GAUGE CLIENT EXPECTATIONS.Does the woman in your chair want extensions for a week, a month or ideally for the ...
TRANSFORMATION: Creative Fall
When makeup artist and body painter @dehsonae reached out to Toni Rose Larson (@colordollzbytoni), Artist/Owner @Hairitage Salon, Carlsbad, California, for a new look, Larson was thrilled. "We change her color often. She's an ...
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 ...
Heavenly Hair: HALOCOUTURE Hair Care Regimen
The HALOCOUTURE Hair Care Regimen was created with hair extensions in mind yet works for natural hair as well. With StrandGuard Complex and UV Protectants, each product contains anti-aging ingredients that help maintain, preserve and extend hair ...
by Anne Moratto
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 ...
The Layered Halo by HALOCOUTURE
HALOCOUTURE's Layered Halo Extensions are uniquely designed, each piece has 2-3 built-in, gradual layers. Each piece creates flowing layers that allows short hair to blend into long in an instant. Give your clients a natural-looking style ...
HOW-TO: Achieve Instant Volume and Length with HALOCOUTURE
HALOCOUTURE offers easy, non-damaging, and natural extensions. Each extension is 100% Remy human hair and designed to mimic natural hair growth. Convenient and comfortable, give your clients the look of full hair with minimal effort. Here, ...
Sponsored by HaloCouture
TRANSFORMATION: Date Night Hair
Ara Ko (@araako) of Floyd's 99 Barbershop in Fairfax, VA, posted this amazing transformation and we wanted to know more. "My client was tired of having blonde hair and wanted to tone it down without going completely dark," says Ko. ...
DRAMATIC TRANSFORMATION: Oh My To Royal Elegance
Julie Mueller (@spectraltones) of Stay Gold Salon in Fullerton, California (@staygoldsalon), specializes in vivid colors and precision cuts. She got an opportunity to put that expertise to work with guest Elise."Elise arrived with faded ...
DRAMATIC TRANSFORMATION: The Update
Do you remember this story? This poor client, Camille, received the WORST cut and color from a local salon and three hairdressers joined forces, free of charge, to help her (see the first 2 links to the stories below). The three artists: ...
Wearing Tape-in Extensions
Even though I have applied tape-in extensions on my clients in the past, I have never had the chance to wear them myself. A few months ago I was able to try them out and I LOVE them! I believe that trying products out on yourself is the best way ...
Extensions: From Pretty To Longer and Fuller
Meri Kate O'Connor (@merikateoconnor), senior colorist, extension specialist and educator at Eva Scrivo Salon (@evascrivosalons) in NYC had an opportunity to make long, pretty hair even longer, prettier AND fuller!"My client Lauren ...
How-To: Tousled Beach Waves with Hotheads Extensions
Follow the steps below and watch the video for steps on how to achieve perfect beachy-waves using Hotheads Extensions.STEP 1: Section and cleanly apply Hotheads Extensions to give your guest long wavy hair that holds it’s style.STEP 2: ...
Sponsored by Hotheads
Sarah Mac Named Grand Prize Winner of HairUWear's Extend Your Creativity Contest
Sarah Mac has been named the grand prize winner of HairUWear’s Extend Your Creativity Contest!Participants in this year’s contest were given the chance to show off their best updo skills. Mac was chosen as one of eight finalists and ...