Previously, salon professionals discussed bonds in relation to breaking them and reforming them—but never multiplying them or cross-linking them. Thanks to chemistry, hair anatomy expertise and the power of social media, addressing the bond has become one of the most important parts of the salon service—whether working with color, lightener, relaxers, perms and keratin smoothing.
Christie Mendoza (@salonlavishcovina), a senior stylist at Salon Lavish Covina, Covina, California, says she "loves experimenting with Pravana Vivids both on myself and my clients! I stay inspired by all my wonderful coworkers and all ...
Redken colorist Chiala Marvici has transformed the idea of haircolor into a new art form. Inspired by a painting in her apartment, Marvici has created a new haircolor technique, Hand-Pressed Coloring, that brings the idea of screen printing to ...
Melanie Bell (@smelaniebell) of Bell Studio, Atlanta, says "I have been cutting my client Hannah's hair since she was four, now she's fifteen and she is becoming quite a trendsetter! We had done a previous ombré with Pravana custom ...
Anna Chait (@Annadoeshair), a senior stylist at D Rock Salon in Fairfax, Virginia, says she has been "working as a stylist for 8 years and living out my passion everyday. Color is my favorite, especially balayage and hair painting, as well ...
Artemis Koullias (@hairby_sia) of the New Dawn Salon and Day Spa, Hubbard, Ohio, had a chance to transform her boss. "Jody has been asking me to do her hair for about a month now but with her schedule and my schedule nothing really ...
On September 10, Redken 5th Avenue NYC and essie teamed up to host Trim Hunger Cut-A-Thon at the Redken Exchange in New York. The event raised a grand total of $16,310 for City Harvest, the world's first food rescue organization ...
Amber Mahaffey (@tatted_blondeee) of Amber's Chair, Myrtle Beach, SC, specializes in color correcting, high lift platinums and bright hair. When we saw this gorgeous and totally ON TREND shade, we asked for the formula. She ...
Amber Mahaffey (@tatted_blondeee) of Amber's Chair, Myrtle Beach, SC, specializes in color correcting, high lift platinums and bright hair. When we saw this transformation we asked for more details.Here she shares the HOW TO:Step 1: ...
Kayla Becker (@hairbykaylasue) of Hair Cuttery in Dunkirk, Maryland, says "My favorite thing to do is the bright, vibrant, not so common colors." When she met with this client she had the chance to put that "favorite thing" ...
Sombre, or soft ombre, has been a beauty buzzword for a few seasons now, and it's really taking hold with clients across the country. The understated color style allows for an easy transition between seasons and low-maintenance color.Redken ...
Christina (@xtina209) of Tracy, California, posted this silver months ago, but we still feel it works today.Here the artist shares the HOW TO on her level 4-5 client:Step 1: Lighten using a balayage technique with Redken Flash Lift with 20 ...
The social media maven for Meche Salon in Los Angeles, Nyxx (@nyxxnyxxnyxx) shared this blue-black finish on social. The final look is a salon team collaboration; Liz Yung (@lizyjung) did the color and Hannah Burdy (@hannahburdy) did the ...
Time for bombshell blowouts! Sam Villa, founding partner of Sam Villa and Redken education artistic director, gives a how to that packs mega volume. “Some people have difficultly drying their hair due to the size and weight of their ...
Redken Global Creative Director Guido created an understated, elegant French twist to enhance the lavish sophistication on the runway at Hermes’ fall/winter 2015 runway show in Paris.“The Hermes woman is always very luxurious and ...
Natural textured waves and 1970s-inspired center parts made a huge comeback at New York Fashion Week fall 2015. New York Fashion Week fall/winter 2015 runways were rampant with 1970s-inspired looks. Sequin gowns, chunky tweed jackets and ...
NAHA Live!The Event: The 2015 North American Hairstyling Awards ceremony, hosted by fashion stylist Brad Goreski, was held on July 12, 2015, at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Hotel in Las Vegas. The Details: The event opened with a red-carpet ...