Stylist Spotlight

Flying With The Eagles

In Patrick McIvor's November blog, he explains why you don't always have to "be the best" to succeed.

Healthy Hairdresser Hero: Larisa Love

Larisa Love is an ambassador for Healthy Hairdresser sponsor CosmoProf, and is November's Healthy Hairdresser Hero. Get to know more about her.

Pink Hair Portfolio from Matrix's Danielle Keasling

Danielle Keasling created a range of pink hues on her models and gave them retro styles—a la Marilyn Monroe’s heyday—with contemporary vibes.

A Spotlight on the Lead Ambassadors and Educators of Color Wow

Color Wow's range of breakthrough technologies are created to keep color looking “wow” between salon appointments.The brand's educators and ambassadors come from a variety of hair backgrounds, ranging from celebrity stylists to well-known colorists.

The Salon by InStyle Names Michelle O'Connor and Dilek Onur-Taylor Creative Directors

NAHA award-winning artists Michelle O'Connor and Dilek Onur-Taylor have been named the new creative directors of The Salon by InStyle at JCPenney.

Choose Beauty: Donald Scott, Inventor of the Carving Comb

Donald Scott built a brand on a single innovative tool—his Carving Comb. He has since made his name synonymous with razor-cutting tools and techniques.

Competition Seminar at Wella Studio LA Sets the Groundwork for Success

Always been intrigued by the idea of entering a styling competition but don't know where or how to start? A two-day class at Wella Studio LA will prepare particpants to enter Sebastian’s What’s Next Awards (WNA), taking them through all they need to know to develop an entry.

The Pathway to Success: Education at Hair Cuttery

Learning has been a cornerstone of Hair Cuttery's success behind the chair for 43 years. The company believes education is a solid path for its salon professionals to grow their talent, career and income. Learn more about Hair Cuttery’s education program.

Sponsored by Hair Cuttery

L'Oréal Professionnel's Majirel Moments

These L'Oréal Professionnel Artists share why Majirel haircolor is their go-to for clients who crave beautiful, shiny color. Watch and hear their stories!

Sponsored by L'Oréal Professionnel

90-Year-Old Hairdresser Has No Plans to Slow Down

90-year-old Mabel Robinson has been running her salon business since receiving her hairdressing and cosmetology certificate from Boston's Wilfred Academy in 1946, making it the longest-running business of its kind in Atlantic Canada, if not in the country.

Beauty Beyond the Salon

Sola Salon Studios provides freedom to explore your passions beyond the salon.

Sponsored by Sola Salons Blue

Hair Drama: A Day in the Life of Senior Stylist on 'The Young and the Restless'

Regina Rodriquez, Senior Hairstylist on long-rnning daytime drama, The Young and the Restless, shares a typical day on set and which products from White Sands she relies on to keep hair looking stunning from crisis to crisis.

Redken's Next Big Thing Challenge: One Artist's Process

To inspire and promote the Redken Artist community this summer, Redken challenged artists to compete in a three-tiered styling challenge for a chance to connect with the hottest influencers in the industry: a one-week, all-expenses-paid trip to Los Angeles for the Fifth Annual NYX Face Awards. This month, six winners were chosen and Pam Genio-Bates was one of those talented artists.

Wahl Goes Abroad: Educator Travels to Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Hong Kong

Wahl Global Educator Garland ‘G-Whiz’ Fox brings his passion for hair abroad. Fox travels to Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Hong Kong to performs men’s haircutting techniques using his favorite Wahl tools.

Achieve Your Dreams: Go for the Gold

So there’s a little hype right now. World-class athletes competing in an international arena at the top of their games... Know anything about it? #Olympics. #Winning.They’ve trained. They’ve competed. And now they’re ...

Sponsored by Sola Salons Blue

Brent Hardgrave's Extensions Biz

To meet Brent and learn more about the HAIR+ category, join us at the HAIR+ Summit, Oct. 16-17 in Atlanta. Details and registration here: hairplussummit.com.Atlanta-based stylist Brent Hardgrave looks at this market as untapped. When ...

When to Add a Bond Builder, Avoiding Color Fade and Combatting Chlorine and More With Nick Stenson's Fast Tip Friday

Every Friday on his Facebook page, The Salon By InStyle's Senior Creative Director Nick Stenson shares the answers to YOUR burning questions—everything from color to texture to career development and even making it big. He's ...