
HOW-TO: Natural Level 2 To Smokey Blonde
Here's how to go from a level 2 to smokey blonde.

Here's how to go from a level 2 to smokey blonde.

David Stanko shares the details on his platinum plunge, and tells why he thinks it's a good idea ALL colorists experiment on themselves.

From faded and grown-out to fantastic! This client wanted something fun and fitting her lifestyle. The verdict? Blush and pastel colors!

The process took over five hours and the result is a cotton candy dream.

The 2017 Beauty Changes Lives (BCL) Experience, March 26 at the Art Institute of Chicago, celebrated forward-thinking beauty and a generous donation from Legacy Award winners Sydell and Arnold Miller.

Remember those vertical, defined highlights that everyone was requesting in the '90s? At America's Beauty Show this weekend, the peeps at Redken say it is! But in a modern (better) way. Wheew!

This client's previous stylist used a base breaker when toning her highlights, and it created a lot of unwanted warmth in her overall look. When she came to Sarah McDonald, a blonde and balayage specialist, she had an inch of virgin regrowth and grown out highlights. See how she fixed her look.

Tess Howroyd (@HairByTessMarie) of Kharma Design Studio in Victoria, B.C., says her client has not done her hair for almost nine months. It was time for a refresh. Here Howroyd shares the details for this color update.

Get the details for this fashion to fashion makeover.

Karmah Suleiman shares the details for this royal color design.

In his new role, the brand’s longtime educator will continue to partner with Redken in new ways for 2017.

Jenn Malone (@jmalonehair) at Agence Salon, San Dimas, California, says her client "had 85% virgin hair. Her goal is to be a 'rooty' platinum blonde while still keeping the 'lived in' look. My main goal was to get her to her desired color, while still maintaining the integrity of her hair. Patience is the key in achieving this!" How to here.

Jack Martin (@JackMartinColorist) of Jack Martin Studio, Tustin, California, posted this impressive makeover and we just had to share. Here Martin shares the details for this makeover.

Four lovely icy blondes were chatting up a storm at a special training for Living Proof educators. The ladies, together, represented some of the prettiest dimensional pale shades ever seen. We had to know: WHAT IS YOUR FORMULA. Here they share.

Alyssa St. Martin (@hairby.alyssa) of Mesa, AZ created a rich auburn color for her client.

Catherine Long (@catherinelovescolor) owner of Catherine's Hair Design inside of Suite Salon Spa, Cadillac, Michigan, says "This first time guest found me on Instagram. She had been trying to get a true balayage look for a while but it always turned out brassy and not blended. She decided to drive the distance and give me a try. I was able to get her blonde and blended first visit." Details here.

Balayage creates the most natural, beautiful tones.