Manic Panic’s Pegasus Phantom is the darker side of the unicorn, and the mood of this color is mysterious.

Get back to basics for the fall with a L’Oréal Professionnel foil technique and a gloss.

Minimalism with Keune neutral color palettes and clean lines is the new chic.

Neon shades are the newest evolution of the ’80s trend, as shown in the Kenra Color Creative Neon collection.

A sweet, edgy look by Sue Pemberton bursts with Joico candy-colored vibrancy.

Bursts of Paul Mitchell bright berry and a new base create freshness for fall. Demi shades are ideal for frequent color changers.

Federica Trerè quickly added dimension and body to brunette color with this It&ly Hairfashion technique.

Farouk Systems Artistic Director Patrick Kalle created this look from the CHI Move collection, showcasing tons of direction and movement by using diagonal...

Mirza Batanovic, Eufora style director, creates a bold statement with Eufora’s beach-inspired balayage. It's a look that works well on men, too!

Ian Michael Black, Aveda global artistic director for hair color, implements the "eclipting" technique, focusing color at the front hairline to flatter the...

With a touch of romantic influence, this Aloxxi technique creates a corset of color with the focal point on the top and sides. Minimal color placement...

The Alfaparf Milano colorist team created a warm brunette with natural progression that imitates the gradient of a warm sunrise sky.

Polished silver gets a modern, youthful laid-back twist with Rusk’s light-reflecting shades of gray swept into a perfectly imperfect bun.

Pravana artist Nikki Lee elevates the beach-babe blonde look by quickly adding pops of bright strands that would normally require multiple formulations. The...

Goldwell National Artist Rosa Hawkins creates a creamy, neutral background punctuated by Goldwell hues of lemon, orange and tangerine to create a...

A protective style gives the client a new look and enhances the natural hair’s health.Darya Johnson, whose My Salon Suite in Atlanta, Georgia, is named...

Most stylists know that pre-booking and having smart referral programs build the books over time. But if you’re normally a busy renter and inexplicably find...

Rachel Carranza (@gypsydreamhair) says she watches an educational video every single day, and it shows. Her classic yet trendy color changes are getting...

When Julie Jardine-Bianco moved from California to Minot, North Dakota, building a business from zero wasn’t even the biggest test of her career commitment.

The same month that Antonio Heath became @tonytonsorial, the old-school barber with a new Sola Suite and an Instagram account started breaking the Internet...

Imagine specializing in hairstyles that take two days to create. No wonder registered Sisterlocks Consultant Sabrina Davis is Orlando’s Queen of Roots....

When Monna Bianca moved from a salon in Chicago’s Lakeview area to a far-flung suburban Salons by JC suite, just one client followed her. What she did next...

Sketching out your career path well before you have your license in hand sets you up for success and eases job-hunt-induced-panic.When Michelle McKinney was...

Kortney Norris has specialized in editorial, updos and haircolor for 5 years. Her Soul by Kortney at Salon Lofts Keystone at the Crossing is in...

Chad Clark shares his best business-builders, which he personally used with great success when moving from LA to the “central valley,” where high ticket...

Judit Hillman emigrated from Romania to pursue her American dream, but she mastered five-star service before venturing out on her own.

When Tyra Lynn Wahl married a military man, she had to build and re-build her business from California to South Carolina. Business cards, referral programs...

After owning a salon for 14 years, Paul Orlandi went solo to re-focus on educating. The payoffs were huge.

Corrine Mathison used what mentors taught her, client relationships and referrals to build and maintain her business. She doesn’t even have a Facebook page.

In addition to educating for Wella Professionals, Peg Cribari founded her own Cribari Advanced Salon Seminars.

Solo Artist Martina Neal took this client’s daughter from Level 4 to intense red in one step.

When Monica Byrne built-out a private studio in her own back yard, she had to attract clients closer to home. Not a problem for this outgoing master colorist.

Julie Yokoyama has thrived working solo for nearly 30 years and put two daughters through college on her earnings, all by choosing the right clients for her.

For 2016, Kenra Professional is building-up its online video and free webinar education, creating business-building brunches and even bringing customized...

When Zeus Garca realized hairdressing was seen as a trade in the U.S. but a profession in Europe, he took the highest educational ground he could.

Seanna Oglesby is a super cut-and-color pro the industry might have lost, had she not found a highly professional rental salon.

Do you track performance standards or benchmarks? Chris Sulimay, author of Shop Talk, which details proven ways for industry professionals to grow their...

Color specialist Cindy Chida has been a hairstylist for 30 years and went solo in 2015, opting for a Salons by JC suite in San Jose, California. At her Hair...

With nearly 1,000 stores, 190 classrooms, six Learning Centers and a new series of “Best-of-the Best” Events, CosmoProf Offers Hundreds of...

Copper reigns as the season’s it-girl color with healthy lengths and a glossy finish. FORMULA & APPLICATION: Natural level...

A blend of color showcases bold highlights#31; with a precise cut that has exaggerated disconnection. FORMULAS & APPLICATION:  Natural...

Inspired by the vivid and dimensional results achievable with Flare permanent cream color. An overall lighter blonde with depth in order for the blonde...

A ’50s take on the modern woman involves a crisp, clean blonde with a variation of tones, plus depth and high shine. FORMULAS &...

A rich, chocolate root melts beautifully into painted copper tones, borrowing from the past and pushing forward with the influence of modern...

Blonde means different things to different people. Creating the perfect blonde is about envisioning the guest’s desired tone and using the haircolor...

The gradation of wolves’ color is clearly visible on each strand, but at a distance it creates multiple, but beautifully blended, tonalities in their...

A strawberry-blonde full of sheen, softness and manageability created through customized formulas for each section. FORMULAS &...

Colors seen throughout nature can both surprise and delight: desert meets sky, sea greets sun; lightning illuminates the clouds. Warm sits next to cool....

Sombre is a soft transition without a hard start or stop. The results are a more natural tone-on-tone that’s fast, fresh and simple to...

For a classic style with a modern twist, try direct color on traditional highlights for a chic take on an old-school technique. FORMULAS &...