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Here’s your all-access pass to formulas, business-building tips, celebrity style and how-to’s, plus hot-off-the-press looks designed to keep you and your work on the trailblazing edge.
Seaside Blonde
“when I first met Allie, I really considered her lifestyle, the condition of her hair, and her goals for going blonde. Considering how much hair she had and how light she wanted to be, I knew my only answer to maintain the integrity of the hair while lifting was to use JOICO Blonde Life. After [...]
15-Point Joi Journey For Career Success
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. What do these catchphrases have in common? They all tout the power of positivity. And no one spreads the message better than renowned pro, Winn Claybaugh, author of Be Nice (Or Else!). Founder and co-owner of hair-care giant Paul Mitchell’s [...]
The Covid Color-Correction Handbook With Larisa Love
REALLY BAD BOX COLOR The Problem: The shade is way off; hair is damaged; and there’s no true way to know what all your client has done to her hair. The Rescue: Think outside the box. A thorough consultation is key when taking your client from a box-correction back to healthy, vibrant hair – and chances are, [...]
5 STEPS TO STAYING CONNECTED WITH CLIENTS ON SOCIAL
“We can stay in one place and be paralyzed, or we can use this time to restructure, plan, strategize and come out thriving, ready to conquer our dreams.” “Digital media is a huge part of the world, as we speak. What we know for sure is that everyone is either watching Netflix, browsing online, or [...]
Tawny babylights
A scattering of sunny highlights can enliven your look. Keep things sophisticated, not streaky, by making sure the highlights are ultra-fine (babylights) and placed evenly throughout the entire head.
The guide to going (just a little) short
For the commitment-phobe, bangs are a win-win, as they conjure up a mega change without sacrificing precious length. (Remember that scene in Legally Blonde? “ELLE! I GOT BANGS!!!!”) And, according to Richard Mannah, holidays are prime time to accessorize with this simple scissoring tweak. Some things to think about…. The fringe that looks awesome on [...]
Sunshine blonde
Lisa Satorn, Senior Stylist at 901 Salon, created this look Sunshine Blonde. Her inspiration was “island vibes”. Lisa said, “She has beautiful thick naturally long hair that loves to live in a less is more place. Also, the color placement was for grey blending.” Products Used LumiShine Demi Permanent Liquid K-Pak Color Therapy Shampoo K-Pak [...]
