FEATURES
A POST-SUMMERHAIR LOVE AFFAIR
by Naomi Mannino
Not at all romantic and a task best left to professionals (you!), the best way to restore summer-ravaged hair is to never let it happen. If it does, restore your client´s love using the three C´s: Color, cut & care.
Wedding Belles
Wedded Bliss: Sizzling styles and information for you and your brides.
Minimize Jekyll-and-Bride moments with training, patience and established protocols that keep everyone in the bridal party happy, calm and running on time.
Spring Chic
Spring and Summer Beauty: Warm-up your clients with this sizzling-hot beauty information.
Glowing from head to toe, this season shouts optimism with warm complexions, bright coral lips and sun-drenched strands.
Malibu C
Professional beauty company Malibu C becomes a breakout brand...at last.
If your client has realized her dream of living off the grid only to find that her once gorgeous blonde, red or even brunette hair color has developed a flat, rust-colored hue, well water could be to blame.
Maturing Mavens
Add texture and more silvery strands to mature manes.
Adhesive Extensions
Simplicity Extensions take 45-minutes to apply and last for weeks.
Made-to-Order
Kris Sorbie turns artistic ability into profitability.
Touting the benefits of bespoke - made-to-order designs - Kris Sorbie, Redken Global Artistic Director of Color and President of Kris Sorbie LLC, talks about building and retaining your clientele via a customized approach to color services.
Great Expectations
by Jeryl E. Spear
Angus Mitchell, owner of Angus Mitchell Salon in Beverly Hills, and co-owner of John Paul Mitchell Systems, gives HOT the scoop on his salon and his life.
Drumroll, Please...
Goldwell announces its Color Zoom Challenge US Semi-Finalists
Breaking News!
Goldwell Announces US Color Zoom Finalists
Royal Beauty Wedding
by Regina Molaro
TONI&GUY's Creative Director Zak Mascolo weds his leading lady Caroline De Sousa.
One heart. One love. One life. HOT provides an intimate glimpse of beauty leader Zak Mascolo, as he weds Caroline De Sousa in a fairytale ceremony held on July 17.
Star Power: Goldwell Color Zoom US Finalists
by Regina Molaro, Web Editor
The Color Zoom Challenge's US finalists discuss their recent wins and how it feels as they soar to the top.
Pravana Show Us Your Vivids Contest: Winner Announced
Skye Bryand of Absolut Hair nabs first place for her unique and vibrant color combination
Drive for Education
by Regina Molaro, Editor-at-Large
Thirst for knowledge, dedication to mastering her craft and a treasure trove of courage inspired stylist Kimberly Essmaker to pack her bags, gather her tools and hit the road on an education odyssey across the U.S.
Millennium Salon Software Sponsors Female NASCAR Drivers In Support of Their Dreams
Twin hairstylists and racecar drivers Angela and Amber Cope, recently made history when they became the first twins ever to race in a NASCAR Nationwide series. Now, with MILLENNIUM by Harms Software sponsoring their next race, their dreams of competing in the Daytona 500 are closer to reality.
Star Gazing
Sebastian Professional is seeking a winner!
Mane Course
Simplicity Hair Extensions by TressAllure teams with Vivienne Mackinder to create certification and advanced training workshops.
Mane Obsessions
by Jeryl E. Spear, HOT Editor-in-Chief
Beneath Matrix Artistic Director Chrystofer Benson's calm veneer and genuine love of people, lies an untold wealth of channeled energy and ambitions that have been permanently engaged in overdrive.
Spice it Up!
Easily prepared in a salon setting, popcorn is an ideal treat for satisfying clients' hunger.
Global Connection
Eufora/HERO for Men played to a full house for the company's annual Global Connection extravaganza, which featured Stylist of the Year Awards, hands-on workshops and beauty-drenched stage presentations.
First Cut
Move over Mason Pearson.
Eyelash Expertise
NovaLash's Sophy Merszei provides tips on how to avoid allergic reactions like the one Kristin Chenoweth recently had
Kao USA Salon Announces New President & General Manager
Trevor Attenborough named President & General Manager of Kao USA, Salon
Become a Spread the Love Ambassador
Get ready for Matrix's life-changing experience!
Blonde Ambition
Schwarzkopf Professional unveils its BLONDME at-home collection
Priced for Success
Growing from a small salon to her current 15,000-square-foot salon and day spa, Micki Stirsman is dedicated to her craft and her bottom line.
Blending In
Vivienne Mackinder for Simplicity Hair Extensions shares the art of her "butter knife" razoring technique and other fascinating approaches to designing, aging and blending hair additions.
Get it Straight!
Macadamia StraightWear's formaldehyde-free formula offers four months of straight tresses.
Replenishing Returns
Lightweight Macadamia Natural Oil Healing Oil Treatment delivers dramatically more manageable and shiny tresses and up to 50% reduced drying time.
Flaky Business
Malibu C leverages the power of freshly activated L-Ascorbic Acid to provide immediate relief from itchy, flaky scalp conditions.