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FORMULA HOW-TO: Flat, Near-Black to Bright, Rich Brunette

Brittany Prigmore(@hellabrittany on Instagram) from Blondies Salon (@blondies209) in Stockton, California inspires such loyalty that her client, Michele. travelled to her from Sacramento. We were impressed by the lovely transition she helped her client make--from dark, near-black to rich brunette-- and it is perfect to share during #BrunetteWeek.

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Platino Collection by Pasquale Caselle for IT&LY Hairfashion

by Maggie Mulhern

The Platino collection was recently introduced by Pasquale Caselle for IT&LY Hairfashion. Get the HOW TO here.

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BOMBSHELL BLONDE: Matrix Formulas and NexGen Styling

by Anne Moratto

Artistic Educator Detra Smith shares how she created beautiful results with minimal effort using Matrix Colorinsider, Light Master, and Gloss Sync.

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The '40s Making a Comeback: Rolls, Flat Waves, Low Side Parts

by Lauren Salapatek

According to Wade Blackford, a KEVIN.MURPHY Ceative Team & Style Master Educator and Creative Team Educator for Chumba Concept Salons in Australia, the ‘40s will make a big come back in summer 2014 with rolls off the face and onto the face, flat waves and very low side parts.

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FORMULA HOW TO: Sun-Kissed Blonde Balayage

by Anne Moratto

David John at Sally Hershberger Los Angeles used L'Oreal color and a balayage technique to create a dimensional blonde.

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FORMULA HOW-TO: Blonde with Pastel Tangerine Peeking Through

by Anne Moratto

#BlondeWeek continues with this pretty peach we spotted on Instagram by Desirre Lee.

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SHORT HAIR DON'T CARE: Adrienne Rogers Colors the Cut

by Maggie Mulhern

Flash Forward, the new technique recently introduced by Product Club, involves building color through dramatic weaving and slicing, all to create strength in the design. Adrienne Rogers, one of the creators of the technique, decided to up the ante and select a model needing a bit of color correction on top of wanting a beautiful end result. See the results.

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COPPER BALAYAGE: Color Inspiration Compared to Color Result

by Alison Alhamed

When colorist Taylor Kline of Bear, Delaware, was given a color challenge to create a balayaged red formula, she nailed the results! Check it out.

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SHINY PENNY: Goldwell Copper Color Formula and Kerasilk How To

by Alison Alhamed

John Simpson and Dimitrios Tsioumas team up for a color collaboration after being inspired by the brilliance and shine of precious metal.

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COUTURE COLOR: KeraSilk Control and TopChic Shine Formula

by Alison Alhamed

Goldwell's John Simpson and Dimitrios Tsioumas team up for a color collaboration after being inspired by the brilliance and shine of precious metal.

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Robb Dubre's Golden Girl Step by Step with Kenra Color

by Maggie Mulhern

While many colorists think linear, sometimes bringing in an unexpected shape for the color pattern can make those few steps look incredibly complex. Here, Robb Dubre creates dimension and depth at the base for a spring/summer warm up—for maximum impact with (exhale!) minimal foiling.

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FORMULA AND STEPS: George Papanikolas' Beach Blonde Technique

by Maggie Mulhern

Let’s face it, ombre hair coloring is practical for the client and allows the colorist the opportunity to be creative with color placement and technique. Here, George Papanikolas, freshly named Matrix Celebrity Stylist, uses a combination of backcombing, lightener and strategic color placement to create what he calls his perfect “beachy” finish.

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Vignette by Aiden Horwood: Renaissance and Baroque Inspired Hair

by Lauren Salapatek

Aiden Horwood’s collection ‘Vignette’ is inspired by renaissance and baroque portraits, Victorian photography and silent film stars such as Clark Gable. The heritage fundamentals of barbershop and men’s grooming were applied to each image. Horwood combined traditional finger waves with modern free hand clipper work to create a Renaissance effect.