| August, 2010 |
Full Circle |
Textured hair makes a comeback. |
| August, 2010 |
Making the Cut |
What it takes to become a salon owner. |
| August, 2010 |
Rock On |
Matrix’s Design Pulse line moves forward. |
| August, 2010 |
Soul Restoration |
A multi-cultural salon takes its cue from the Psalm of renewal. |
| August, 2010 |
Wild at Heart |
A look at Mizani’s Indigenous Textures Trend Collection. |
| July, 2010 |
Balancing Act |
Summer makeup reflects effortless beauty. |
| July, 2010 |
Double Take |
Short Sexy Hair Styling Secrets. |
| July, 2010 |
Face the Future |
Transitioning haircare clients into skincare. |
| July, 2010 |
Six Degrees of Inspiration |
Color Sync offers new Signature Services to inspire stylists
and clients. |
| July, 2010 |
Through the Looking Glass |
A salon owner shows how an escape to happily ever after is where it begins. |
| June, 2010 |
Built to Suit |
A real estate developer creates a salon with men in mind. |
| June, 2010 |
Catch His Eye |
Attract more men into your salon. |
| June, 2010 |
Classic Direction |
Timeless men’s styles to watch. |
| June, 2010 |
Inner Strength |
Redken’s Time Reset defies aging. |
| June, 2010 |
Know INOA |
L'Oréal Professionnel revolutionizes color. |
| May, 2010 |
All Eyes on You |
How to stand out from the crowd. |
| May, 2010 |
Lifting the Veil |
This season’s wedding belles opt for natural beauty. |
| May, 2010 |
Raising the Bar |
L'Oréal Professionnel introduces a game-changing color line. |
| May, 2010 |
Something True |
Kibana Salon and Spa offers an oasis for brides on the marry-go-round. |
| May, 2010 |
Star Brite |
Tressa’s Xtremers creates color that’s out of this world. |
| April, 2010 |
Change is Good |
Retailing tips to boost your bottom line. |
| April, 2010 |
Never Stop |
From traveling the world to continuing education, one salon owner shares her secrets to success. |
| April, 2010 |
New Heights |
Redken shows how volume can take the Classic Bob to the next level. |
| April, 2010 |
Red Carpet Divas |
Winning looks from this year’s Grammys. |
| April, 2010 |
True to You |
How natural beauty leader Biolage moves forward by giving back. |
| March, 2010 |
Behind the Scenes |
With Hollywood’s Go-To-Girl, Colorist Tracey Cunningham. |
| March, 2010 |
Dream in Color |
Matrix’s new color system turns on the light while banishing gray. |
| March, 2010 |
Swept Away |
Classics are reborn on Spring Runways. |
| March, 2010 |
The Next Dimension |
Redken’s step-by-step guide to balance tones and revitalize shine. |
| March, 2010 |
Visible Results |
Tips for thriving in booth renter and commission-based systems. |
| February, 2010 |
Chic & Slick |
How the right tools can make any look a reality. |
| February, 2010 |
Finish and Begin |
Styling tools can create a perfect finish and be a launching pad for increased revenue. |
| February, 2010 |
Showtime |
From film to art, Wax Poetic Salon.Spa.Gallery takes inspiration to the next level. |
| February, 2010 |
The Perfect Match |
A look at Mirabella’s latest releases and how they continue to define the face of beauty. |
| January, 2010 |
All the Way |
Salon True’s Equation for Success. |
| January, 2010 |
Develop Your Bottom Line |
Tips to increase color business. |
| January, 2010 |
Soy to the World....
with a Kiss of Cocoa |
Sexy Hair revamps its Healthy Sexy Hair Line. |
| January, 2010 |
Whisper, Speak or Shout |
Celeb Stylist Kim Vo sorts out the top color trends for 2010. |
| December, 2009 |
Confidence is the
New Black |
Celebrity Stylist Ken Paves calls the trends for the coming year. |
| December, 2009 |
A Full Glass |
Salon Cartier’s owner shows how focusing on the positive can lead to success. |
| December, 2009 |
Keep it Glowing |
Stay sun-kissed year ‘round with Touch of Summer by Hempz. |
| December, 2009 |
Outside the Box |
Creative ways to build business in 2010. |
| November, 2009 |
Soft Updos Sweep the
Emmys |
Texture, soft curls and siren-red lipstick defined the Red Carpet at this year’s Emmys. |
| November, 2009 |
10 to 1 |
A Rancho Santa Fe salon and spa owner who beat the odds dedicates himself to helping sick kids. |
| November, 2009 |
Maximum Performance,
Minimum Impact |
L’Oréal Professionnel’s Serie Nature line fuses technology and nature to deliver
results while protecting the environment. |
| November, 2009 |
Make it Count |
How charity work can boost business and morale. |
| October, 2009 |
Always in Touch |
Nail color put OPI on the map, but the company continues to innovate. |
| October, 2009 |
Jingle all the
Way |
Holiday promotions can generate extra revenue if you plan ahead. |
| October, 2009 |
Ultimate Gamble |
A Las Vegas salon makes an impact with a makeover evoking its past. |
| October, 2009 |
Unwrap a Classic |
Channel a little Old Hollywood glamour this holiday season. |
| September, 2009 |
Color with Confidence
|
A color that continuously conditions? It’s possible with the new technology in Matrix’s SOCOLOR RECRAFTED. |
| September, 2009 |
Going to Extremes
|
Fall 2009 runway hair had a strong presence that pushed boundaries. |
| September, 2009 |
High Definition
|
Portland’s SmashCut Studio fuses fashion and film to make clients feel like stars. |
| September, 2009 |
Looking Forward, Cutting Back
|
Facing a tough economy, salon owners find ways to weather the financial storm. |
| August, 2009 |
Beauty in Balance
|
Mizani offers specialized treatments and products to meet the expanding needs of today’s multicultural clients. |
| August, 2009 |
Building Your Book
|
Salon owners who offer back-to-school specials not only raise revenues; they also add a new demographic to their client base. |
| August, 2009 |
Joining Forces
|
Maly's customers raise money for Operation Gratitude, an organization
that lifts the morale of troops overseas. |
| August, 2009 |
Shooting Star
|
M Magazine cover artist Steve Elias does what he loves—creating hair for editorial layouts, ad campaigns, fashion shows and red carpets. |
| August, 2009 |
Textured Edge
|
Spiky, wavy or curly, celebs with textured hair have hot looks your clients will love. |
| July, 2009 |
A Step Ahead
|
SpaFinity’s new pedicure chairs feature pipeless technology, a guaranteed way to provide your clients with the ultimate in safety and relaxation. |
| July, 2009 |
Beautiful Learning
|
It’s not your mother’s beauty school. With a well-rounded curriculum, the Academy for Salon Professionals, Canoga Park, CA, preps students to work in the real world. |
| July, 2009 |
Hot Hues
|
When it comes to makeup this summer, bolder is better. |
| July, 2009 |
Little Luxuries, Big Profits
|
Offering clients extra services builds your tickets, provides retail opportunities and keeps clients coming back for more. |
| June, 2009 |
The Barbershop Reinvented
|
AlphaMale, San Diego’s new luxury barbershop, raises the bar on men’s grooming. |
| June, 2009 |
Role Models
|
These famous fathers are fearless when it comes to their hair. |
| June, 2009 |
Solar Eclipse
|
Protect hair from sun damage this season with L’Oréal Professionnel’s patented Série Expert Solar Sublime Collection. |
| June, 2009 |
Speak His Language
|
By making men comfortable and understanding their needs, you’ll add a new source of income to your salon. |
| May, 2009 |
The Evolution of Style
|
MNKYTHMP brings the hip and the zen together beautifully in one of the largest salon/spas on the West Coast. |
| May, 2009 |
Happily Ever After
|
By catering to brides, you’ll find a client ready to spend on a variety of services. What’s not to love? |
| May, 2009 |
Oscars on the Aisle
|
Elegant Oscar hairstyles can make your clients look like stars on their big day. |
| May, 2009 |
Silky. Sexy. Now.
|
Now every woman can experience smooth, touchable hair with the revamped Silky Sexy Hair product line. |
| April, 2009 |
High End and Low Key
|
Neil George Salon owners Neil Weisberg and Amanda George have created the L.A. beauty hotspot by keeping things down-to-earth. |
| April, 2009 |
Simply Stylish
|
The Grammy Awards featured subtle—yet polished—hair. |
| April, 2009 |
Take Control
|
Having the right software can help you grow your salon—even in this year of change. |
| March, 2009 |
Chasing Dreams
|
Sexy Hair’s Katiejo Kardel followed her dream and it’s paid off with an Emmy nomination. |
| March, 2009 |
Repair Distressed Hair
|
Need to spring-clean clients’ hair? Pureology’s EssentialRepair system for distressed colour-treated hair renews and restores, leaving locks stronger, softer and shinier. |
| March, 2009 |
Simple for Spring
|
The runways showed a mix of casual chic, up-and-off-the-face hairstyles, dressed up with an accessory or two. |
| March, 2009 |
Yes, You Can
|
Waiting for the economy to improve so you can grow your business? Take action now to weather this slow-down and get in great shape for the future. |
| February, 2009 |
Blonde Ambition
|
Celebs take their haircolor cues and hues from the great blondes of yesterday. |
| February, 2009 |
The Gift of Beauty
|
Salon owner Tim Telles helps the homeless at a salon he brought to life at the Village of Hope shelter in Tustin, CA. |
| February, 2009 |
Now Hiring
|
Having a hard time finding quality stylists? Follow these five recruiting tips and make your job easier. |
| February, 2009 |
Season of Hope
|
Maly’s raises money for cancer research with its semi-annual Haircares event. |
| January, 2009 |
Crown Jewels
|
Celebrities have made hair accessories a red carpet staple. Try them on clients to take a romantic hairstyle from sweet to sensuous. |
| January, 2009 |
Trading Places
|
Clark Russell walks in another salon owner’s shoes in an episode of "Split Ends." |
| January, 2009 |
What's the Plan
|
Developing promotions to bring in new clients while keeping current ones has never been more important. |
| December, 2008 |
Dream Big
|
Expanding your salon or moving to a new space? Plan, prepare for setbacks and always keep your eye on the prize. |
| December, 2008 |
Glamour Do's
|
Stars at the 2008 Emmy Awards glittered in hair, makeup and jewelry that are sexy and perfect for the holiday season. |
| December, 2008 |
Rising to the Occasion
|
The team from Alexander’s Grand Salon and Spa shows how giving back never looked so good. |
| November, 2008 |
Swept Away
|
The refashioned beehive is creating buzz anew for big hair and taking style to new heights. |
| November, 2008 |
Tell: Don't Sell
|
Your clients count on you to recommend the styling products they need to keep their hair looking salon perfect. |
| November, 2008 |
With a Little Help from their Friends
|
When fire destroyed Tucson's Hush Salon and Day Spa, the community rallied to give them a hand. |
| October, 2008 |
Character Building Experience
|
Gloria Pasqua Casny says styling hair for film and TV is demanding work—and she loves it. |
| October, 2008 |
Glamour Girls
|
In these unsettling times, celebrities are channeling old Hollywood star power. |
| October, 2008 |
'Tis the Season
|
The six weeks before the holidays offer extra retailing opportunites. Do you know how to make the most of it? |
| September, 2008 |
Boost Your Color Business
|
Consumers are spending less. Here's how to keep clients excited and your book booming in any ecomony. |
| September, 2008 |
Runway Style
|
The Fall 2008 runways showed a mix of waves, undone updos and retro-inspired hair easily adaptable for clients. |
| September, 2008 |
View from the Top
|
Redken International Performing Artist George Garcia opens The Loft, a swank salon in Fresno, CA. |
| August, 2008 |
Protecting the Industry
|
Armed with new technology and a zero-tolerance policy, Maly's steps up its fight against product diversion. |
| August, 2008 |
Raving Fans
|
With caring service and a friendly atmosphere, A'La Mode Hair Studio in Glendale, CA, is building its reputation one client at a time. |
| August, 2008 |
Teen Dreams
|
Add-on hair lets young girls have fun, look fashionable and feel like their favorite star. |
| July, 2008 |
Golden Opportunities
|
Summer is a great time to educate clients on suncare and offer products to give them a healthy glow year round. |
| July, 2008 |
Luxe Experience
|
The Travis Parker Salon offers a fashion sensibility and superior customer service in comfortable surroundings. |
| July, 2008 |
Stars Aglow
|
From the red carpet to the screen, celebrities are driving the desire for bronzed bodies. Since CoCo Chanel introduced the tan to the fashion set in the 1920s, the allure of sun-kissed skin has never faded. |
| June, 2008 |
Five-Star Hair
|
At Bella Nella Bride, couture and customer service come together beautifully to start the special day. |
| June, 2008 |
Long on Style
|
Celebrities are embracing "half-up", "half-down" hair, a great option for brides. |
| June, 2008 |
A Perfect Marriage
|
By welcoming brides into your salon and focusing on their special needs, you can add another revenue stream to your business. |
| May, 2008 |
The Beauty of Learning
|
With state-of-the-art facilities and top-notch faculty, Academy for Salon Professionals in Santa Clara and Los Angeles brings the first Redken-affiliated schools to California. |
| May, 2008 |
Creative Outlets
|
Feeling stuck in a rut? Try something new in your career and watch your passion grow. |
| May, 2008 |
Retail Savvy
|
Boost your business with these creative product selling tips. |
| April, 2008 |
Fringe Benefits
|
Bangs frame a pretty face, hide flaws and everyone can wear them. What's not to love? |
| April, 2008 |
Good Press
|
Exposure in your local media will raise your profile, bring in new clients and best of all - it's free! |
| April, 2008 |
Mommy Amour Day
|
Level 5 Salon in San Leandro CA kicked off their first ever Mommy Amour Day on Monday, April 7, 2008. The event was inspired by an article in Maly’s M Magazine earlier this year about Ma Belle Salon and their support of Mothers of seriously ill children. |
| April, 2008 |
The Style Guru
|
At his new Beverly Hills salon and on his TV show, celebrity hairdresser Peter Ishkhans gives lifestyle makeovers - a blend of beauty, fashion and design advice. |