
How to Build a Sustainable Beauty Career Without Burning Out
LifeSpa leader Ali Yanez explains why strong mentorship, predictable income, meaningful recognition and the right work environment help beauty professionals build careers that last.
Music's biggest night celebrated the 56th Grammy Awards and stars showed off their "gotta get it" hair styles! Jenny Balding, NYC Cutler/Redken Styling and Grooming Expert, says one of her favorite looks from the night was Beyonce Knowles' ultra sexy chin length bob. “This looks amazing because of the colors throughout…dark roots into dark blonde into bright blonde ends.”

Recording artist Beyoncé Knowles poses in the press room during th 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on January 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)
Music's biggest night celebrated the 56th Grammy Awards and stars showed off their "gotta get it" hair styles! Jenny Balding, NYC Cutler/Redken Styling and Grooming Expert, says one of her favorite looks from the night was Beyonce Knowles' ultra sexy chin length bob. “This looks amazing because of the colors throughout…dark roots into dark blonde into bright blonde ends.”
GET THE LOOK:
If your client has curly hair:
STEP 1: Create a middle part when wet.
STEP 2: Apply a curl enhancing cream throughout from roots to ends.
STEP 3: Air dry or lightly dry using a diffuser on low speed and low heat from underneath so as not to create volume at the roots.
STEP 4: Shake out with fingers.
If your client has straight or wavy hair:
STEP 1: Use a medium-sized curling iron to re-create this look.
STEP 2: Prep hair by misting a light hairspray all over to create texture to the hair.
STEP 3: Create a middle side part and using the curling iron vertically and wind small sections all over making sure to keep the top on the flatter side.

Singer Beyonce poses in the press room during the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on January 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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