25.05.2021 | Color
Applying Color to the Hairline
We all learned in beauty school that color removes color when it comes to forehead and scalp stains, but we’ve all learned there are times when even your elbow grease can’t make that stain budge. Today’s tip on touching up a hairline with demi-permanent color is brought to you by Wella Field Sig...
25.05.2021 | Color
Essential Tools for a Flawless Balayage
Balayage Paddles, Brushes and lighteners designed for Balayage are important tools for each stylist to have in their arsenal. Regardless of the technique that you use, these tools allow you the ultimate flexibility in a flawless balayage. A Balayage paddle works multiple jobs in one – not only d...
19.05.2021 | Prostories
Artist Spotlight: Mindy
Name: Mindy Vo @mani\artful\expressions Occupation / Salon Name: Nail educator/ nail artist/ Polish Me Pretty Nail Bar – Tempe, AZ What is the most meaningful part of your role as an Asian American Pacific Islander artist in beauty? Being able to translate and teach my community the meaning of ...
18.05.2021 | Prostories
Employee Spotlight: Ai
Name: Ai Nguyen Title: Controller, Supply Finance What do you love about the pro beauty industry? I admire and appreciate the passion, the artistry, the dedication, the heart and mind of everyone in it. The Professional Beauty industry really is about beatifying life, beautifying others, and im...
18.05.2021 | Color
3 Ways to Ensure the Best Foils
No matter how hard freehand painting and balayage may try, foils are simply here to stay. As any good colorist knows, there’s nothing that beats the satisfaction of seeing a head full of perfect foils and no better way to add detail and dimension within the hair. When we sat down and figure out ...
12.05.2021 | Prostories
Artist Spotlight: Michelle
Name: Michelle Lee @michellelee.styles Occupation / Salon Name: Master Designer and Co-Owner of Salon Eva Michelle – Boston, MA What is your favorite Wella, Nioxin, OPI, Clairol, Color Charm, Kadus or Sebastian product and why? Sebastian Dark Oil – body and shine in one is unlike anything! Do ...
11.05.2021 | Color
Chunky Highlights Are Back – But Not As You Know Them
While some nineties hair trends belong in the past (butterfly clips, ‘The Rachel’ and zig-zag partings), one throwback look from the decade is proving popular once more. Chunky highlights are having a moment on Instagram, and a host of celebrities are getting on board – from Kim Kardashian and Be...
04.05.2021 | Color
What Causes Gray Hair
‘What causes gray hair?’ It’s one of the most common questions we hear from clients who are trying to keep silver strays at bay but can’t figure out where they came from. The fact is, there several reasons we get gray hair – from stress to plain and simple genetics. Here, we reveal the full detai...
04.05.2021 | Prostories
Artist Spotlight: Elaine
Name: Elaine Khong @elainenailartist Occupation / Salon Name: Nail Technician / 3sixty5 Nail Studio – Hutto, TX What is the most meaningful part of your role as an Asian American Pacific Islander artist in beauty? To help promote and showcase the amazing skill and artistry of AAPI artists. I lo...
29.04.2021 | Prostories
Cinco De Mayo
Author: Jessica Villasenor Did you know “Cinco de Mayo” is more popular in the US than it is in Mexico? In fact, it is often mistaken for another very important Mexican de Mayo, Spanish for “Fifth of May“, is an annual celebration held on May 5th in Mexico. The date is observed to commemorate th...