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6 Makeup Brush Maintenance Tips
Proper makeup brush maintenance is crucial for keeping your brushes looking pristine and clean. Here are some tips you should follow when taking care of your brushes:Tip 1: Get rid of any cracked make-up and keep your trays clean. Everything ...
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 ...
7 Unforgettable Hairstyles from Oscar de la Renta Runway Shows
On Mon., Oct. 20, 2014, the fashion world lost a legend when designer Oscar de la Renta passed away after a battle with cancer. The man's work was impeccable and sought after by nearly everyone from royalty to first ladies to brides--and of ...
by Lauren Quick
Celeb Buzz: The Micro Bang
It's the hair cut that's got the beauty world buzzing. We've seen it on Lady Gaga, Beyoncé and everyone in-between. Inspired by the queen of pinups, Bettie Page, this forehead-skimming, super-short style combines vintage glamour with ...
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: Gamora Ombre from Guardians of the Galaxy
While everyone else in the theater was wrapped up in the special effects (hi, tiny racoon that's actually Bradley Cooper and tree-guy who is The Rock) of Guardians of the Galaxy, we were ogling Gamora's flawless green complexion ...
by Lauren Quick
Find the Perfect Part for Your Client's Face Shape
Jay Vosper, master stylist at Dop Dop Salon shares advice on finding the best part to flatter your face shape. Follow these simple tips above to learn how a simple part can easily soften sharp angles, highlight cheekbones and accentuate your ...
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 ...
3 Money-Making Hair Extension Tips and Tricks
The Short and Long of itCelebs are an in-your-face example of how extensions can transform hair (and your income) from one day to the next. Extensions experts and educators take a look a three celebrities and what special considerations need to ...
by Lauren Quick
HOW-TO: Guido for SS15 Valentino at PFW
Guido created soft, beachy waves for Valentino's SS15 collection at Paris Fashion Week."Valentino has a way of conjuring up what women want, and this look is about this girl in the sun and in the sea, emphasizing the femininity of the ...
by Lauren Quick
Vanessa Hudgens' Red Ombre
She said it herself: "Someone (ME) is very excited for Halloween." Vanessa Hudgens is rocking a black-to-red ombre as of late, and the festive 'do is a great fit for her. Nine Zero One stylists, extensionists and colorists are ...
by Lauren Quick
The Only Thing You Need to Know from Robert Downey Jr.'s Reddit AMA
We've indulged in our share of Reddit AMAs (Ask Me Anything) featuring celebs, but the recent promotion of The Judge by Robert Downey Jr. is arguably one of our favorites to-date.Why? Facial hair, that's why. And a shout-out to ...
by Lauren Quick
How to Wash Hair the Right Way...and the Wrong Way
When a client walks into your salon, lots of factors contribute to their overall experience. One of their first impressions is their experience in the shampoo area. In beauty school, you learned how to properly wash your client's hair, but ...
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 ...
Get the Look: Emily Ratajkowski's "Gone Girl" Premiere Waves
First spotted in Robin Thicke’s Blurred Lines video, the gorgeous brunette model and actress Emily Ratajkowski’s scored a major film role in the newly released Gone Girl, the highly anticipated film with Ben Affleck and Rosamund ...
How to Create and Charge For Dreadlock Extensions
Liz Kidder, a stylist at Salon Aniu in Amesbury, Massachusetts, has only been in the industry for 7 years but quickly developed a passion (and reputation!) for her dreadlocked creations.