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Demon-Inspired Makeup Tutorial for Halloween (Plus 5 More Makeup Ideas!)

Just in time for Halloween, Master Makeup Artist Alex Faction (@alexfaction) created this demon-inspired makeup tutorial without the use of prosthetics. Check out more of his videos on special FX makeup, face and body paintings and a few cameos ...

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How-To Video: Smokestack Color with Pravana Vivids Black

Pravana's new Vivids Black additive is the star of this multi-dimensional color by Pravana Artistic Color Director Vadre Grigsby.The dark addition to the Vivids family allows stylists to deepen, darken or dim Vivids shades. Vibrant shades ...

Transformation: Everday Brunette to Double-Take Violet Colormelt

Fashion colors continue to trend in the world of haircolor, and many clients are finding variations of the once-intimidating colors to be more approachable and wearable when paired with natural shades. Brandon Johns, Malibu C platform ...

Get the Color: Dascha Polanco's Peachy Rose-Gold

Orange is the New Black star Dascha Polanco has picked up two of the hottest color trends right now—metallics and pastels—for a fierce new 'do. Stylist Cynthia Alvarez of Cloutier Remix used Pravana colors to achieve the ...

How-To: Faded Copper to Merlot

Arielle Calamari, stylist at Aurelio Salon in Howell and Toms River, New Jersey, had a client who requested a vibrant, red ombre with hints of violet. The client indicated she didn't want her hair very highlighted at the roots, so Calamari ...

2 Sombre Formulas & Techniques

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 ...

Video How-To: Woven Mermaid Braid from Lala's Updos

The beauty industry continues to notice updo masterminds such as Laura Kaszoni, whom you might know better by her Instagram handle, @lalasupdos. We were able to sit in on her Chicago class this summer to learn a few of her secrets, ...

Formula: Perfect Copper

We recently spied a top-notch before-and-after on Farouk Systems' Instagram and knew it was share-worthy! Bianca Garcia (@biancagarciahair), a stylist at Path Salon in Austin, Texas, took her client from a somewhat ho-hum dirty blonde ...

How-To Video: Pixelated Equalizer Design with Pravana Locked-In

Music software was the inspiration for Pravana Guest Artist James Gartner's pixelated haircolor design.Gartner started with a sleek, platinum-blonde bob as the base of his artistic design, then used Pravana Locked-In color to create a ...

How-To: Effortless Balayage + Quick Topknot Tutorial

Sometimes small alterations in color can make a beautiful difference.TeriAnn Eyester, stylist at Salon Nouveau in Bellmore, N.Y., says sun-kissed, textured styles continue to trend this year."Most guests have come into the salon hoping to ...