Style
HOW-TO: Galaxy Haircolor & Textured Lob
Noora Ahmad from Simi Valley, CA (@HairByNoora) created this galaxy-inspired haircolor using Kenra Color products. To get the style, she utilized dry haircutting and razored in some pieces for added texture.Applied 30V developer and Kenra non ...
Mother/Daughter Braiding Party Fundraiser at Calm, A Salon
Eryn Harrison, owner of Calm, A Salon in Oakland, CA, raised over $1,100 in ticket sales by hosting two Mother/Daughter Braiding Parties. Proceeds benefited local school to support vital programs from math to library activities to help ...
by Anne Moratto
How-To: Kate Hudson's Smooth Center Part
Kate Hudson rocked a smooth center part with gentle bend at the Rock the Kasbah movie premiere in New York last night. David Babaii, brand ambassador for ghd, North America, styled her long hair in elegant but ...
Elline Surianello: First-Hand Hair Loss
“When you’re a hair professional and you walk around with no hair, people assume you’re having chemotherapy,” says Elline Surianello, a makeup artist and hair pro who knows from personal experience that chemotherapy ...
3 Clipper Tips to Kickstart Your Men's Grooming Skills
If you haven't delved into the world of men's grooming yet, 1.) You're missing out on a huge, loyal clientele base, and 2.) You needn't be intimidated.“I used to be a stylist that would only use my shears or a razor on ...
by Lauren Quick
DEMO: The Perfect Pin Curl Iron
The goody bag at the most recent ARTIST SESSION was one of the best ever, valued at $1500+. One of the hits was the Beauty and Pin Ups pin curl iron, designed to create a perfect pin curl and unique texture.Check out this quick demo by Salon ...
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
New Côte d’Azur Luminous Oil and Imperial Blowout from Oribe
Luxe TreatmentTwo new products from Oribe provide extra luxury to hair and skin. Imperial Blowout transformative styling crème is formulated with skincare technology to create a voluminous blowout that stands the test of time with strength, ...
by Lauren Quick
Halloween How-Tos: Holly Golightly, Khaleesi and Lily Rabe
Still deciding what you want to be for Halloween this year? Don't worry, we've been procrastinating as well. To help you out and provide your clients with perfect hairstyles for Halloween and beyond, Stylist Kelly Muldoon has provided ...
by Jamie Newman
Material Girl: The Many Looks of Madonna
Matthew Tyldesley, Redken brand ambassador from Louisville, Kentucky, designed a collection inspired by the many iconic looks of Madonna. He captured the glitz and glam of the ultimate “Material Girl,” from her early days to the ...
Halloween How-Tos: Flo the Insurance Girl & Lucille Ball
It's officially October. Do YOU know what you're being for Halloween this year?Whether you're scheming your own costume or stocking up on ideas for clients scrambling last-minute, Pureology Artist Ruth Roche has a couple ...
by Lauren Quick
Celebrating Love
What happens when 2 great salon educators get married? It becomes the industry "Marriage of the Year." Christopher Dove and John Simpson were married recently in Miami Beach, Florida. I was invited, but was out of the country for ...
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 ...
How-To: Fishtail Chignon
For Spring 2016, Galia Lahav unveiled two collections, one inspired by romantic capitals around the world, and the other drawing inspiration from Gothic architecture and medieval princesses. The elegant, romantic themes of the gowns in these ...
Messy vs. Smooth: Offer Your Clients Styling Versatility
Celebrity Stylist Philip Carreon, who has worked with such stars as Kris Jenner, Brittany Spears and Hilary Duff, stresses the importance of styling clients in whatever way best suits their lifestyle or mood. Don’t fall into the rut of ...
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 ...