Stylist Spotlight

The Cost of Being Casual

BEING BFFS WITH YOUR CLIENTS MIGHT NOT BE THE KEY TO MAKING MONEY—HERE'S WHY.Stylists often put themselves at a bit of a disadvantage by generally being friendly and outgoing people who make connections easily. It’s not all bad, ...

Family Matters: Zak Mascolo's Journey to the Top

The Mascolo name is synonymous with hairdressing—and despite a sprawling family tree filled with creative masterminds, Zak Mascolo has charted his own path in this industry. Mascolo, creative director of the Americas for Toni&Guy, ...

Beauty Changes Lives: Paul Laurie's Story

The American Association of Cosmetology Schools is a network of more than 900 schools dedicated to providing excellence in beauty education and to championing a message of “beauty changes lives.” Paul Laurie of Buffalo, NY, ...

Giannandrea and Dean Banowetz Receive Emmy Nominations

Macadamia Professional International Creative Director and Celebrity Hairstylist, Giannandrea, has been honored with a 67th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Hairstyling for a Multi-Camera Series ...

Great Clips Awards Inspiring Educator with a New Car

Great Clips celebrates their Educator Appreciation Day by gifting one lucky cosmetologist with a new car.  Evelyn Conway, a massage therapist and educator since 1997 and a licensed cosmetologists since 1994 and a cosmetology educator since ...

Bio Ionic's Sean Gallagher - Runway Stylist and Haircolor Trainer

Sean Gallagher has been creating seamless cuts & color for over 20 years.Rooted in Sassoon cutting and styling, he has developed his fashion flair working alongside Oribe, Denilo and Antonio Sardou. Read more.

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Social Superstar: Jason Reyes, @ILiketoCutHair

#BarberLife Full name:    Jason Reyes?City/State:     Orlando Florida Follow me on: Twitter Instagram Facebook /  @ILiketoCutHairNumber of followers: 24kJason Reyes began as a barber many years ago in ...

Social Superstar: @LindseyBenitez and Her Beautiful #InstaHair

#InstaHairFull Name: Lindsey Benitez City & state: Salt Lake City, UtahFollow Me: @LindseyBenitez Followers: 1165 It is Lindsey Benitez’ sharing spirit and willingness to offer up her color formulas, tips ...

Social Superstar: #ChicagoHairstylist Amanda Diedrich

Full name: Amanda DiedrichCity/State: Chicago, ILFollow me on: Instagram - @blohauteNumber of followers: 50.2kBased in Chicago, Amanda Diedrich owns and manages the Blohaute business, an on-demand beauty app offering women hair and beauty ...

Call for Entries to SoCal's Making the Cut Hair Show and Competition

Scott Fontana’s Making the Cut live hair show competition is challenging Southern California stylists to show why they’re the best. The event features live hair cutting and styling on stage performed by leading stylists, a live hair ...

Moving from a Salon Chair to a Suite

Sola Salon Studio owner Holly Santelli may have named her Park Ridge, Illinois, suite “Serendipity Beauty Parlour,” but finding her best solo-artist life didn’t happen by chance. After a hiatus to have children, the 24-year ...

Relocating and Building a Clientele from Scratch

Would you move to a different state with a goal to be a renter? That’s just what stylist Howie Held did when he moved to California.To succeed, he knew he’d have to hit the ground running. His first step was to take classes and ...

Creating a Winning Chair Rental Culture

Just because you are “on your own” doesn’t’ mean you are excluded from earning lots of accolades and respect. Rachel Phillips knows this first-hand.Her Glam Salon and Spa in Delmar, Delaware, just became a Costal Style ...

Trending for Summer: 10 Things to Build Biz Now Through Fall

You and your clients are halfway through summer. While vacations and warm-weather styles are still top of mind, back-to-school displays are also surfacing, and fall planning begins, too. How can you be of service and capitalize on all the ...

One-On-One with Instagram Stylist Sensation Larisa Love

Do you have a question for independent stylist, color specialist and Instagram superstar Larisa Love? Here, she answers questions on color line selection, protecting the integrity of hair, and dealing with chronically late clients.

Stylist Spotlight: Bio Ionic's Rebecca Taylor

Rebecca Taylor is the founder and leader of Vivid Education. When not working on editorial projects, webinars and tutorials, she’s constantly on the road—bringing her unique brand of coloring to salons all over the world.Taylor has ...

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Career Do-Over: What I Would Have Done Differently with Kim Vō

At some point in their careeer, everyone would love the a do-over--a second chance to say what they meant or act with the wisdom they acquire later.  We asked the question: If you had the opportunity to change a decision you’ve made ...