Hair colorants take the form of four basic approaches: natural colorants, temporary colorants, lightening and "permanent" colorants. Natural pigments generally work by coating the hair shaft with color sometimes lasting for several shampoos. Temporary colors either use acidic dyes and peroxide or ammonia. Eventually, these products wash out. To lighten hair, bleach is employed with mixed effects and duration. Hydrogen peroxide is also commonly used. Most permanent hair colors employ a two-step process which first removes the original color and then infuses a new color. Read more about hair color.
Fashionistas from around the world declare “wear your hair short, sweet, or long and stark but make sure you dress it with color.” It’s time for carefree summer tresses to transform into memorable statements.
Treating your tired tresses to a mask makeover is one of the easiest ways to achieve a beautiful, healthy holiday look and get your hair camera- ready for the new year ahead.
Beauty expert and veteran hair colorist, Bridgette Hill, shares the biggest hair mistake she see’s her clients making.
Emiliano De Pasqual made a name for himself working as a top stylist for Warren Tricomi in New York, and later in Miami. His hands have coiffed Miranda Kerr and Olivia Palermo while conducting behind-the-scenes magic at editorial shoots and runway shows.
We should mention each hairstyle is only three steps!
While you’re transitioning your closet and make-up in anticipation of cooler weather, it’s time to freshen up your tresses too with these fall hair trends.
Beauty has taken a bold, theatrical turn of late, with the old “Barbie-doll prettiness”—a “healthy glow,” natural highlights, a dab of lip gloss and a French manicure—under radical revision. In 2013 the envelope-pushing trend will only intensify. And from hair to nails, this beauty “self-expression” wave will get most intensely played out around COLOR. Yes,
Not only do blondes “have more fun” but now they are raising more money with the help of Stacy Keibler and John Frieda Hair Care. Both the brand and the TV personality are teaming up to support HAIRraising, a fundraising initiative that supports the Children’s Hospital Boston. HAIRraising was started by John Frieda and longtime
With the heat and humidity that comes with summer, who wants to spend quality time with their blowdryer? Thanks to sites like Pinterest, the inspiration for cute summer updos is right at our fingertips. Here’s a look at six of our fave looks!
Noted stylist and creator of Rahua, a line of 100% natural luxury haircare, Fabian Lliguin, shares his tips for getting the most out of that time (and money) spent in the salon chair
It’s not often a routine visit for a cut or color can lead to a doctor’s visit that could potentially save your life, but it’s not out of the realm of possibility. Our hairstylists are in a position to check the areas that often go unseen: our scalp and neck. Learn more about how your stylist can save your life!
It’s at-home hair maintenance 101, with four products – Shampoo, Conditioner, Color Prepare and Miracle Repair – so color is preserved longer and is stronger between salon trips.