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 ...

                 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...

13 VOLUME DEVELOPER: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW   The benefit of raising your developer has many variables, but understanding when and why to do this is important before actually attempting it.  In many cosmetology schools we were taught that the lower the developer the more deposit is a...

As a stylist, you likely already know just how important formulation is to your craft—it’s one thing that can truly make or break your final result. You can do a perfect technical application, but with one wrong formulated gloss you’re left with a mess! The same goes for even a simple root app...