Redken Artist Justin Isaac created a blend of blue and green jewel tones for a mermaid couture look.

“For ‘Gold Star,’ we were inspired by blondes you might see on celebrities,” says team John Paul Mitchell Systems. “We wanted to translate that into color...

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

From the glamour and glow of lights (and highlights), these soft shades are illuminated to showcase the natural beauty of iridescence.

This Tressa shade created by Shannon Tully was inspired by the Cadbury Caramilk chocolate bar. It’s a rich chocolate on the outside with a beautiful caramel...

Lines and hues effortlessly melt a spectrum of seamless levels, and flickers of light catch the eye among diffused, blurred lines. FORMULAS &...

Are you afraid of the dark? Showcasing Manic Panic’s signature colors that can be seen under a black light. Perfect for a party! FORMULAS &...

The silhouette technique brings emphasis to the perimeter shape around the face, which creates lift and brightens the complexion. Working with a variation...

A soft mixture of light and dark tones creates a fresh and natural look that flatters every skin tone. FORMULAS & APPLICATION: Natural level...

Radiant Orchid Violet hair color by Teri Guardino, Director of Education for Alfaparf Milano.

Soft texture, 3D color and a throwback finish influenced the Rusk Flashback Collection. FORMULAS & APPLICATION: Natural level 7 with heavy...

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

When coupled with the right skin tone, silver hues are not only stunning and fashion-forward, but also very wearable. FORMULAS &...

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

This pastel color was inspired by a combination of the earth’s elements: active volcanoes with blue lava in the eastern part of Indonesia, and...

A Kenra Boho Blonde should be very natural and lived-in, while accentuating skin tone and facial features.

THE TALK - WHAT TO SAY WHEN YOUR CLIENT ASKS: “I’m pregnant, can I color my hair?”

This Vitality’s design echoes the ’80s, featuring dynamic lines, structured and originalcolor combinations and a personalized aesthetic.

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

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

Refined red that creates maximum impact with superior durability by Kenra Professional Senior Artistic Director, Robb Dubré.

An echo of copper is created through a fusion of Organic Natural Colors’ gleaming warm tones.

The illusion of frothy waves in pastel Pravana shades that move forward from an ocean blue was created with a split-color technique, in which the hair is...

“This was a look created for Joico’s new brand imagery to go with its new tagline “Joico—Turn Heads.” We wanted a high-lift blonde that showcased a...

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

For a sweet effect, seamlessly blended panels of L’Oréal Professionnel pastels melt into the natural color.

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

The inspiration for this color comes from, beachy, earthy tones. Naturally sun-kissed blonde is achieved by weaving in multiple shades of color. Contrast is...

Vibrant, deep red hair color by Zotos AGEbeautiful Artist Mike Petrizzi is elegant with high shine that reflects light. Here he shares the formulas and...

A Color Gloss treatment brings out the healthy shine in fading tones and seals the cuticle transparently so rich, vibrant color and natural-looking tones...

Multi-colored hair is a culture shift, not a trend. Once, you could only have variations of blonde, brunette and red. Now, every color of the rainbow is...

Although summer has ended, clients might not be ready to part with beachy blonde, sun-kissed strands. FORMULA & APPLICATION: Natural level...

Hair color, double chemical processes and heat styling add up to porosity, which changes color work considerably. Put in the “fix” with Porosity The Fix...

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...

When L’anza shades are placed back-to-back, you can take even the boldest tones and achieve something beautiful, soft and seamless.

“In a world where we all want to shine, Wella Professionals Illumina Color offers new shades for a new year and a new look,” says Dean Roybal, Wella...

This whimsical Lush Lilac shade using GKhair was created to show a variation of subtle violets inspired by florals.

Create a red that always looks like it’s under a spotlight by Rick Kandasamy, TIGI US Technical Director.

A mirrored ombre look from Scruples Whisper Collection. “The color transitions softly from dark chocolate, to carmel, to honey, then back to carmel, ending...

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

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.

Fond memories of watching an Irish setter frolicking in the sun gave life to this Nouvelle USA vision, which is reminiscent of the setter’s multi-faceted...

At Yellow Strawberry in Sarasota, Florida, salon owner Richard Weintraub says spring 2015 trends are all about noticeable blondes and redheads to...

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

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!

Olaplex is building bonds with top colorists at lightening speed. We investigate the new "Bond Multiplier" that could take the breakage out of lifting.

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

According to Deb Gavin, International Artistic Director, Color Therapy for Keratin Complex, dimension is using a color that enhances or balances the main...

Inspired by the fusion of the fitness-savvy and trend-setting woman. FORMULAS & APPLICATION: Natural level 6 1. Pre-lighten all the hair...

This foil-over-base application is perfect for when a client needs dimensional work but is only booked for a single process.