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Introducing EuforaColor Artisan Shades and AloeLite Cream Lightener

EuforaColor presents 11 new Artisan Shades, as well as AloeLite Cream Lightener with a thick, creamy consistency.

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How-To: Breaking the Base (+video!)

For blondes, base-breaking is typically a necessary part of color maintenance. Highlights can look unnatural next to regrowth, and Pravana has launched its new ChromaSilk Ultra Hi-Lifts to aid in the base-breaking process.Pravana stylist Jamie ...

New Tressa Watercolors Lightener

See the Light(ener)New from Tressa is Watercolors Lightener, which can lift as many as eight levels with 20-volume processor. The creamy consistency of the lightener makes for simple mixing and application, and the product does not swell, ...

Natural, Glowing Blonde

Sheyanne (@the_vellocet_hair) woprking out of Claudio Lazo's C the Salon in Studio City, CA, shared a very pretty natural, glowing blonde on her Instagram page. She was happy with the results, too.STEP ONE: "ObSESSED with the new Wella ...

Power Blonde Lightening and Toning System from Scruples

Power MoveNew this month is Scruples’ Power Blonde lightening and toning system.  The line includes lightening powder, Conditioning Gel Toners, shampoo and conditioner— all made to maintain integrity of light, ...

Heavy Lifting: Olaplex Takes the Breakage out of Lifting

Olaplex is building bonds with top colorists at lightening speed. We investigate the new "Bond Multiplier" that could take the breakage out of lifting.

How do I create an ombré or sombré look for my clients?

Kenra Senior Technical Trainer Laken Rose describes her method for creating ombré or sombré looks.

HOW TO: Before and After You Have to See to Believe!

A before and after color makeover you have to see to believe! It's all about Paul Mitchell, Olaplex, Matrix lightener and a whole lot of skill!

SOMBRE HOW TO: A Soft Ombre Created With Balayage

We love this balayaged ombre formula (AKA "sombre") and finish created by Zsofi from Capella Salon in Studio City, California. When her salon owner Shai Amiel shared the image with us on Instagram by tagging @modernsalon and using our hashtag #hairdressermagic, we knew we had to track down the steps for you!

HOW TO: Fixing a Home Hair Color Disaster

Kasia Pawluk, a stylist at Chicago's Gallery of Hair, had her hands full when a client with home hair color (an attempt at ombre, we think?) came to see her. Here's how she fixed it.