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HOW-TO: Give Dark Hair Dimension With Red Violet Tones

Cristen Smith posted to MODERN’s #hairdressermagic hashtag recently a picture of a dark haired client (level 3 base color) who wanted something new and bold, yet tasteful. Smith decided to give her client some red violet tones throughout, while breaking up the dark color and give it some dimension.

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FORMULA AND STEPS: George Papanikolas' Beach Blonde Technique

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.

SalonCentric Mohegan Sun Show: April 13-14

SalonCentric is hosting the Mohegan Sun Show for salon professionals on April 13 and 14 in Uncasville, Connecticut.

George Papanikolas Meets With the Press and Fans at ABS

George Papanikolas offered interviews during Americas Beauty Show. Here he chats with MODERN's Maggie Mulhern and attendee (and big fan) Carmen Wilson.

Fabulously Big Hair at Matrix

Matrix was featuring some fierce hair on the runway this year at America's Beauty Show 2014.

SHORT STORY: Luisa Hartema's Versatile Bob

German model Luisa Hartema has the perfect bob. Find out how three experts would style and/or color her endlessly versatile style.

FORMULA HOW-TOS: Kate Hudson, Portia De Rossi and More

Matrix Celebrity Stylist George Papanikolas picks his favorite 2014 Oscars hues (Kate Hudson, Portia de Rossi, Sara Paulson and Camilla Alves) and shares formulas for recreating them.

HOW TO: Formula and Steps for Rich, Dimensional Chocolate Color

We are loving this hair color formula to create a rich chocolate brown with highlights.

Curl Care: Texture Stylers

Behind every great curl is a great product. From waves and ringlets to coils and kinks, these texture stylers will keep your clients’ hair looking its best.

Matrix Introduces Matrix Class for Glass

Matrix is partnering with Google Glass to pioneer education with wearable technology through the introduction of Matrix Class for Glass.