HAIR: HAIRCUTS & STYLES
The Devil Is in the Details
Hair artist Christophe Gaillet perfects two of fall's best trends.
Look of the Day
Olesia Vabishchevich is a prolific and talented stylist who creates exquisites designs for her clients on a daily basis. We love her sense of dramatic color that's still salon friendly and her flawless finishing techniques.
Look of the Day
Look of the Day by Cassandra Laine of Platinum. Cassandra's work is always flawless!
Tied Up in a Bow
We present a gallery of our favorite bow-inspired hairstyles, from elegant to daring.
UNITE Big & Bouncy Blowout
Who wouldn't want hair like this? This gorgeous blowout is chock-full of body, volume and attitude and it's surprisingly easy to do! We have the full how-to for you! Victoria's Secret Angels, eat your heart out!
Bowl Cuts Are Back, Baby!
In the beauty world -- like in many other fields -- history has a tendency to repeat itself. And what hairstyle's so happening right now? None other than the bowl cut! Check out our gallery for ways to embrace this re-imagined design.
Rock the Hawk
Is your client brave enough to rock the hawk? (Faux hawk, that is!)
Celebs with Lobs
You name a celebrity, and she's probably rocked a lob at some point. Here, some of our fave versions of the 'do!
Lob Love
The "lob" is known for being one of the hottest haircuts of the past year. Check out examples of the super-trendy style.
Bobbing for Haircuts
Bobs may look super edgy or editorial, but you can find the right style for you -- just peruse our gallery for inspiration!
Best Bobs and Lobs
Thinking about going short? Check out our galleries of bobs and lobs to take with you to the salon
Styling Naturally Curly Hair
How do you bring out the best in your curls? Don't worry -- taming those unruly coils is a cinch with these tips!
Rodarte-Inspired Messy Braid
Time to break out the boho! You're going to love this adorably disheveled, braided 'do.
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!
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!
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!
DIY: Retro Waves
Channel old-Hollywood glamour with this style, using the below step-by-step brought to you by Matrix.
DIY: Side Bun
Read on for an updo that's a little more low-key -- but still undoubtedly fabulous -- courtesy of Matrix.
DIY: Bombshell Brunette Blowout
Ramp up your brunette beauty with this stunning how-to from Matrix!
Curl Power: Teach Your Clients How to Define Their Curls
Soft, natural-looking curls are universally flattering. The problem? They're also a bit tricky to achieve. As we all know, Too much manipulation results in frizz; not enough will give your clients a "bird's nest" effect. Our friends at Aquage break this style down step by step, so that you can teach your clients how to achieve perfectly defined, frizz-free curls every time.
Curls, Solved!
Soft, natural-looking curls are universally flattering. The problem? They're also a bit tricky to achieve. Too much manipulation results in frizz; not enough will give you a "bird's nest" effect. Our friends at Aquage break this style down step by step to give you perfectly defined, frizz-free curls -- every time.
Emmy Awards How-To: Julianne Hough
Julianne Hough looked stunning as she hit the red carpet at the 2014 Emmy Awards, with a look that celebrity stylist Riawna Capri called "deep and disheveled." Tres chic!
15 of Our Favorite Emmy Looks
Get ready for all of the glitz and glamour your screen can handle! In honor of the recent 66th annual Emmy Awards, we are reminiscing about great styles from years past. See our top three looks for the past five years, here!
Nautical Knot for Labor Day Weekend
Natasha Sunshine, Artistic Ambassador for Pureology, created this sweet nautical knot, which is perfect for last-chance summer celebrations. Easy and eye-catching!
Pixies: Then and Now
2011 was the year of the pixie, when it came to hot celeb hairstyles. But while pixies may have been all the rage three years ago, things have changed. Let's see just how much, with a slideshow of then-and-now comparisons!
All Grown Out
2011 was the year of the pixie, when it came to hot celeb hairstyles. But while pixies may have been all the rage three years ago, things have changed. Let's see just how much, with a slideshow of then-and-now comparisons!
The A-List: Long Bob
Where there's a trend, there's always a trendsetter. The long bob (or "lob," as it became widely known) was one of the biggest hair trends in recent years and doesn't show any signs of slowing down. The super-flattering cut soared to staggering popularity when supermodel Karlie Kloss debuted it back in December of 2012. Here are our favorite Karlie Kloss lob looks.
Mussed-Have Messy Updos
So you're not an updo kind of girl? Think again! There's an updo for every personality. And if you think a perfectly placed bun is a little too frou-frou, good news -- we have edgier, messier alternatives you'll adore.