We've said it before, and we'll say it again: As stylists and hair artists, we work in an incredible industry. While this is true, it doesn’t mean that we’re immune to occasionally becoming a little disenfranchised with the work. Stress and burnout are serious concerns for everyone in a salon....

Autumn has arrived and we are looking for those RICH tones! Warmth is always the word that comes to mind when entering into this new season. Inspiration often arises from the glow of the sun and the reflection of color on the leaves.  One of the most common questions received is, “ how do you c...

  THE SECRET :  I don’t think people talk about the beauty of clear enough! In my experience it's been something that a lot of stylists don’t even know about or don’t utilize it properly.   Clear can be used in so many ways to provide shine, close the cuticle when the lift seems perfect, or when ...

We get it—formulation isn’t always easy. Sometimes it's the intimidation factor behind the formulation that keeps stylists from perfecting their craft. After all, there are so many factors that can impact your final result, and it might seem impossible to crack the code.Even though it may seem ...

                 When it comes to hair color formulation, it can sometimes feel overwhelming for stylists. With a seemingly infinite number of situations you may encounter, it can often be difficult to feel confident in your ability to deliver the results your clients are after. Having a clea...

THE KEY TO A PERFECT BRUNETTE LIFT, PLACEMENT, AND GLOSS As anyone who works in the hair industry will tell you, we all know that blondes lift much better and more easily than brunettes do, simply because they’re already starting with such a lighter canvas. But that doesn’t mean that you c...