BEAUTY & FASHION

Style Stars: 4 Celebrity Red Carpet Hair How-Tos

The CFDA Awards is one of the biggest fashion events of the year, and while the fashion-minded love obsessing over the clothing, we concentrate on what's going on above the neck! Here are just a few of the stunning red carpet beauty looks we think your clients will love. Learn how to get the coveted looks worn by A-listers Blake Lively, Olivia Wilde, Sophia Bush and Heidi Klum.

Hip and Happening: Updating a Classic Updo

With a mixture of romantic braids and bold color, this cool new updo debuts just in time for wedding season.

Making the Cut

Rather than referring to ombre color, Sam Villa of his namesake brand demos the art of the "ombre" cutting technique

Louboutin Nails

Can't afford a pair of Louboutin Stilettos? Fret not! You can dress your nails in these designer shoes. Learn how!

Makeup: How Much Should You Be Wearing?

Trending news! A new makeup study by researchers for the School of Psychology at Bangor University claims that moderate makeup applications are more appealing to both men and women. Did they get it right?

Pretty Punk

Get the magic formula behind Kylie Jenner's punk-inspired cool blue hue.

Brow Ow! Is Your Brow Salon Sanitary?

When it comes to brow waxing, don't get burned. Here are important tips for finding a sanitary, professional waxing salon.

Trend Alert: Mermaid Waves with Ombré Color Shading

Attention long-haired lovelies! Cascading mermaid waves and subtle, sexy ombré hair color remain wildly popular this season.

Razor Sharp

Short and chic, this versatile summer look can be done in a flash. Here's how.

Website Overhaul

Macadamia launches a new social strategy and refashioned website

Tech Savvy

CPNA announces first-ever interactive technology exhibit

Gwen Stefani by OPI Nail How-to

With her expertise as a singer, songwriter and designer, who better for OPI to collaborate with than Gwen Stefani? Learn how to get her look.

The 5 Signature Styles of Summer

Mega-sized curls, a modern crown braid, a twisted pony tail, a low fishtail bun and a classic sleek and straight style. Those are the five key looks for a chic summer. Learn how to create them on your clients with these easy how-tos using PRAVANA NEVO styling products

Sherbet Hues

A host of daring celebs such as Rumer Willis are flaunting sherbet hair hues

Blurred Waves: How to Achieve "Model Hair" in a Flash

Sure, model hair looks stunning in ad campaigns and on the runway. But clients clamor for the carefree "real-life" hair that models rock before they ever get styled for a shoot. Here's how to create that natural, beautiful look on your clients in a few simple steps.

Blazing Beauty: Brightening Clients' Color for Autumn

Autumn is such an inspiring time of year for colorists. After a long, hot summer of bleached-out, faded color, clients are in need of a serious hair rescue and they yearn for rich vibrant hues. Give them this "burning leaf" color look that's perfect for fall.

Rihanna's Pink Passion

Get the formula to recreate Rihanna's chic pink hue.

The Cross Layered Crop

This chic cross layered crop is a great transition for clients who go from long to short. Here's how to master it.

Color Transformation: Washed-Out Red to Honey Ombre

Get the scoop on how this burned-out red was transformed into a glistening blonde.

Beacon 2014 Winners Announced

Top cosmetology students win chance to participate in PBA Beauty Week

PBA Unveils Keynote Speaker

The PBA Business Forum names businessman and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban keynote speaker

Go for the Gold!

PRAVANA Artistic Director, Vadre Grigsby reveals the color formula behind Emma Stone's golden hue.

Hollywood Style

Joico celebrity colorist Denis de Souza hosted a fete that was full of hot hair info-from new products releases to product demos and beyond.

Preserving Platinum

Maintain clients' platinum locks with these tips from Redken Hair Color Consultant David Stanko.

Red Hot RiRi

Get this star's deep crimson color and soft spirals.

Perfect Pastels

Get inspired with these soft to vivid pastel formulations

Queen of the Emerald Isle

Tapping into her creative and business skills with equal aplomb, Irish icon Maeve O'Healy-Harte is the current OMC World Hairstylist of the Year; successful salon and academy owner; founder, publisher and editor of the rockin' hot Irish Hairdresser International magazine; OMC President for Western Europe; Intercoiffure Ireland President; manager of Team Ireland; and a pro-beauty activist, industry politician and leader who tirelessly works to elevate Ireland's pro-beauty industry.

Beauty from Within

Salon Concrete's Christine Zilinski organizes a Hair for Heroes summer event to generate revenue for those in crisis

Color Classes

Chromastics Hair Color hosted its first Shades of Excellence educational program

Top Honors

Salon owner Christine Zilinski was honored by Hometown Heroes at its Annual Awards Gala