BEAUTY & FASHION

BCA: Bellezza Spa Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

The Virginia-based spa is taking major steps to support Breast Cancer Awareness (BCA) Month in October -- find out how!

Pravana's Magenta/Wild Orchid Urban Ombre

One of the most popular images on our Facebook page to date, this wild pink-and-purple style by Pravana is an enduring modern classic! Learn how to replicate the color creation here.

Brunettes: High-Wattage Color Accents

Your gorgeous brunette hair color is a sight to behold, but when you add fashion accent colors, you could require crowd control. HotOnBeauty editors have collected the most noteworthy brunette fashion color designs, ranging from subdued and fashion-forward to over-the-top avant-garde. Are you ready to be a little (or a lot) more daring for fall?

BCA: Pink Products by Paul Mitchell

Paul Mitchell is partnering with non-profit organization Bright Pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness (BCA) Month. Read on to learn what you can do to promote women's health!

Unlocking Haircut Lingo

Ever felt like your stylist speaks an entirely different language? That's because she does! Beauty pros have a lingo of their own, but it's easy enough for you to keep up. We've included some of the top haircutting jargon so you can get chatting!

Dark Matters: Fall Lipstick Tips

Dark lipstick is a Fall staple for good reason: it adds instant drama. But how do you choose which shade will work best for you? And how do you apply to make sure it won't be gone by breakfast? So many questions...and we've got the answers!

Reversible Color Melting

For the first time, we introduce Erica Hardy-Knoop's complete Pravana VIVIDS collection, as well as her color-melting formulas, diagrams and raw behind-the-scenes images.

Gilded Gradient Nails from NYFW

These gorgeous gold nails were created by celebrity manicurist Casey Herman for the Michael Costello show during NYFW. Off the runway, this subtle glamorous look is perfect for holiday parties, fall/winter weddings, or even a hot date night! Get the how-to, here.

Water Marbling Technique From NYFW

For DEGEN's Spring/Summer 2015 show during NYFW, celebrity manicurist Casey Herman created custom water-marbled designs that perfectly complimented the trippy, psychedelic feel of the clothes. Here's how to recreate the look!

Fall hairstyles

Whether you're styling a bride-to-be or a client who's been invited to a formal dinner party, up-styles and down-styles should embrace this season's special cachet.

Luis Alvarez and his all-star Aquage Team created the MUSE DVD with you in mind: 15 Styles in 15 Minutes.
Every stylist can immediately up his or her game by mastering these styles, including the tips and tricks used to achieve them in a flash.

Guy Tang: Romantic Rose Gold How-to

Stylist and colorist Guy Tang has created a fabulous styling video entitled, "Romantic Rose Gold," which is edgy and salon-friendly at the same time. View his rose-gold formula and master his style techniques in a snap!

Fall Color: Frenzy

Adapting Trends

Navy blue lipstick? Check.
Black-on-black nails? Absolutely.
Touch of raspberry-red hair color? We would feel naked without it.

Fall Fever

Super-rich colors, intricate hairstyles and heritage-inspired fashions define fall 2014.

It's time to toss out your wornout summer clothes and slip into something more luxurious.

Uptown Girl

Naomi Watts debuts an uptown look that was created by Giannandrea for Macadamia Professional

PRAVANA's VIVIDS Winners Unveiled

PRAVANA announces the winners behind these fab color creations

World Traveler

Unite's star stylist Kevin Ryan drew inspiration from the well traveled women

Modern Pony

Redken Creative Consultant Guido refashions the ponytail for today's modern woman

Fall Nails: Party Girl

If your client plans to make her way to dozens of soirees this season, give her nails a festive makeover with these fab fall collections.

Fall Nails: Femme Fatale

Does your client want to make heads turn when she walks into a room? Look no further than these vixen-worthy fall collections for a mani that'll complement her seductive style.

Fall Nails: Girly Girl

Got a client whose tastes run from girly all the way to... girly? You're in luck! The autumn season brings plenty of nail polish collections that'll be perfect for her.

Fall Nails: Party Glam

Special occasions demand special attention -- on your nails, that is! Opt for a party mani that shows your flashier side, while still honoring fall's hottest hues.

Fall Nails: Sultry Elegance

We present to you some of the most sophisticated, glamorous nail polish collections you can expect in the coming season.

Fall Nails: Flirty, Girly Fun

If you're a die-hard nail aficionado (psst... it's OK to admit!) and a total girly girl, you're probably clearing space on the shelf for new lacquers in autumn's best shades.

Don't Try this at Home: Our Top Creative Color Looks

Calling all bold, cutting-edge, uninhibited beauty lovers! These are the top trending non-traditional color looks from our pro site, do you dare to dip your toes into avant garde waters?

HOT Hairstyle of the Week!

There are so many stellar hairstyles for fall 2014, but some stand out heads above the rest. Each week, our editors use their impressive resources to find the best styles available and then confer-no one leaves the room until it's decided!-to choose the most amazing HOT Hairstyle of the Week. Posted Every Sunday!

Braided Beauty

Clients still wrapped up in the braid craze? We can't say we blame them -- the look is so varied, it runs the gamut from casual-cool to ultra-glam! To help make the plait selection a little more palatable, we've pulled together a gallery of our favorite braided styles for your inspiration.

Braid Parade

Still wrapped up in the braid craze? We don't blame you -- we are, too! We've pulled together a gallery of our favorite braided styles for your inspirational purposes. Feel free to bring these photos into the salon and dare your stylist to do her best rendition!

Backstage Beauty

Design Essentials to sponsor and create the models' looks at HFR Fashion Show and Style Awards

The Art of Foiling

Goldwell's Patrick McIvor wraps up a quick lesson on a winning foiling technique

Meet Your Stylist Match

By now you've probably heard of StyleSeat, the revolutionary app that boosts business for salons and helps you find the perfect stylist for your needs. Here, we'll take you deeper into the search process so you can learn precisely how to make the most of StyleSeat!