Style
Makeup Tips to Channel Megan Draper’s '60s California-Girl Look
She fled New York’s frigid winters and sweltering summers for balmy Southern California. Mad Men’s Megan Draper, played by Jessica Paré, is the fashion-forward character who first ventured into the world of micro minis, head ...
New Summer Launches from Oribe
Curl ControlOribe is expanding its Moisture and Control family in July 2015 with the additions of Curl Control Silkening Crème and Cleansing Crème for Moisture & Control. The Curl Control Silkening Crème is a light crème that ...
by Lauren Quick
Top 10 Tips to Competition Success
Richard Mannah, international artistic director, Label.m USA, is no stranger to winning awards including winning the coveted London Hairdresser Of The Year in the British Hairdressing Awards."Some of the world's best hairdressers either ...
Paul Mitchell Schools Raise $1.7M for Charity
For the 12th year in a row, over 14,000 "Future Professionals" and staff members from Paul Mitchell Schools spent three months raising money for charity through a challenge they call "FUNRaising." This year's $1.7 ...
by Anne Moratto
Creating Long-Lasting, Damage-Free Curls
Non-traditional rollers, such as Mizani’s Lacers and Hair Flair’s Curlformers, create frizz-free, long-lasting curls and waves without damaging the hair. Direct heat is not required to curl the hair with the tools.Mizani’s ...
Creating Polished Looks on Curly Hair
Most stylists don’t understand the amount of product curly hair needs to maintain any style,” says Holli Cadman, Paul Mitchell Schools Advanced Academy member. “When curly hair is styled, you need about twice as much product as ...
Taming Curls Through Keratin Smoothing
When it comes to working with curls, coils and waves, the options seem endless. Philosophies and techniques continue to evolve as curl empowerment, celebration and understanding takes hold—both in the chair and behind.
Curly Hues: Coloring Textured Hair
When coloring textured hair, a proper analysis, plus an understanding of your client’s maintenance habits, is key.
6 Coily Hair Product Cocktails
Cocktailing know-how is an integral part of styling textured hair. Whether it’s waves, coils or somewhere in-between, sift through these recipes from master “mixologists" to find the perfect fit for tight ...
by Lauren Quick
11 Cocktails to Keep Curls Bouncy
Cocktailing know-how is an integral part of styling textured hair. Whether it’s waves, coils or somewhere in-between, sift through these recipes from master “mixologists" to find the perfect fit for curly hair.
by Lauren Quick
5 Product Cocktails for Wavy Hair
Cocktailing know-how is an integral part of styling textured hair. Whether it’s waves, coils or somewhere in-between, sift through these recipes from master “mixologists" to find the perfect fit for wavy ...
by Lauren Quick
Curl Confidence
When it comes to working with a variety of hair textures, confidence is required. And confidence comes from having technical knowledge and expertise, from understanding the nuances of different curl types, and by staying up-to-date on the latest ...
HOW TO: Create Volume From The Root
Famed hairdesigner artist Giannandrea shares how to create volume at the root. The artist, using Macadamia Professional, offers his tips and tricks in this short video, the same tips and tricks he has used to create volume and root lift on all ...
Cutting Curls and Coils
Should curly locks be snipped wet or dry? As in many issues with textured hair, the answer isn’t clear-cut.
Extensions To Add Length and a New Texture
Iris Guzman (@guzman22) at artist at Seiren Salon of Providence, Rhode Island, knew she wanted to be a hair stylist "ever since I was 12 years old practicing on my little sister's hair." Here she had a fun opportunity to ...
Curl Consultation: Offering Solutions for Textured Hair Concerns
Moisture loss, damage, detangling and maintenance are four major issues curly clients experience. Learn about the varying causes for these curl concerns and what you can do to help combat them.
How-To: Day-to-Night Bubble Pony Chignon
Styles that easily transform from one to another without reworking the entire look are great options you can offer clients for festivals, long weekends and vacations.The idea behind the concept is that you don't have to change the base of a ...
by Lauren Quick