FASHION
A Brush of Color!
Urban life inspires Matrix artistic directors to celebrate color in innovative ways
Avant Garde NAHA Winner Darian Bishop
by Naomi Mannino
This Advanced academy director of the Toni & Guy hairdressing academy thinks we need more american hairstyling icons to look up to. what better place to find that inspiration than in the avant garde category of the north amrrican hairstyling awards!
Back IN THE DAY
by Hair's How
For all the technical success and scientific progress, hair designers more and more often adopt the last epoch's achievements. Here's what's hot and not trough the decades...
Beauty Bullion
Photographer: Roberto Ligreski; Hairstylist and Make-up Artist: Sherri Jessee
Boho Brides
BRIDAL BEAUTIES
by Naomi Mannino
With the loosening of traditional weddings and a trend toward messier up-do styles, bridal hair accessories can be a gem of an up-sell!
Bridal Veils, Flowers and Accessories
Easy But Elegant Long Hair Styles
by Tino Kyprianou
As we head towards the Fall and Winter seasons of 1999, long hair is hotter than ever. People that are lucky enough to have long hair are always looking for new and interesting ways to wear their hair.
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.
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.
Fancy Girls
Catch some air this spring with Emporio Armani's spring/summer Fancy Girls collection.
Fashion Fairytale
Erin Fetherston's ethereal fall 2011 showing at Milk Studios in NYC, debuts "Erin," her new, more affordable line.
Fluffed and Puffed
The effects of Simplicity hair wefts on an ordinary bob are nothing short of breathtaking.
Glamour Girls
The Doves present a timeless beauty collection using Hairdreams extensions
Here comes the bride...
by Naomi Mannino
Make a commitment to learn and practice these ten ways to boost your bottom line beautifully through bridal services!
In the Spotlight
by Regina Molaro
Award winning artists Chrystofer Benson and Joseph Cartright share their industry wisdom with some stylists who are eager to shine!
Indian Fashion Influences
Fashion week in Paris, London, Milan, and New York assaulted the senses as the intense color juxtapositions of India made an impact on clothing and jewelry with bright pinks and deep reds, brightly lit saffron, shimmering turmeric, and hot ochre shades.
Indian Spring
Filled to the brim with sensory overload, India's opulent colors, intricate patterns and complementary textures head West.
Junior Style Stars
Barristar has declared this year's Junior Style Stars winner for its prestigious Bridal Division.
Kagoshi Collection
ka-go-shee noun. Japanese [master weaver]
Inspired by the incredible creations of renowned hat designer Philip Treacy, hair designer and Aquage artist Chris Vandehey spent over a year designing, weaving and refining his fiber-art sculptures...
Loch Ness Lodge
Stylist Pick of the Week
My Fair Lady
China Glaze adds the final details to Sue Wong's Edwardian-inspired fashions.
ON... A Brilliant Way to Live & Work
"When we are turned ON, we discover that our true powers for living and working with brilliance are inside our minds, hearts and spirits." Dr. Lewis Losoncy and Colin Walsh
Watch HOT's video of ON...A Brilliant Way to Live & Work. Get turned "ON" today!
Pantone Color Report
The Pantone Color Institute continues its journey through color palettes that are derived from nature.
"Much like the fortified wine that gives Marsala its name, this tasteful hue embodies the satisfying richness of a fulfilling meal, while its grounding red-brown roots emanate a sophisticated, natural earthiness. This hearty, yet stylish tone is universally appealing and translates easily to fashion, beauty, industrial design, home furnishings and interiors."
Leatrice Eiseman
PERFECTLY FITTING
by OSCAR DE LA RENTA
Once a young artist, he grew up to create THE quintessential bridal gown…every woman´s wedding dress dream.
Pretty Provocateurs
Charlie Le Mindu crafts his London runway collection with Hairdreams extensions.
While it's only late spring, HOT believes in striking when the iron is hot. In this case, our fiery opportunity comes in the form of covering Charlie Le Mindu's fall 2011 runway show at London Fashion Week.
Quick Fixes
Joico International's Damien Carney's new webisode series "Drab to Fab" addresses top hair concerns
Rag + Bone Beauty
Redken Creative Consultant Guido styled the modern hair looks that debuted at the Rag + Bone show.
RIDING THE COOL WAVE…
by Yuna Zavelskaya
The beginning of the turbulent 20th century was marked with the short “bob” cut and the Charleston Dress. For the past century, that image has been in fashion twice — during the 1960´s and…now!