Hey my friends, here is something for you to think about as you work behind the chair… A hairstylist’s technique is about how much he or she knows. How confident are you in your technique? Enjoy your day!

The 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards took place in Los Angeles last night and was without a doubt one of the media events of the year. As usual, celebrities walked the red carpet flaunting their incredible dresses and hairstyles. Of course, the dress and accessories are the key, but a hairstyle can make or break the [...]

The majority of people may have fine hair, but many stylists are not confident with the limits and capabilities of this delicate fabric. Fine Hair Defined: Fine hair is segregated into two categories, low density and high density. Yes, all fine hair is limp and lays flat to the head, and all fine hair can [...]

Welcome back to another version of FACT OR CRAP! Below are the results from last week’s questions: Question 1. Disneyland’s dress code used to ban men with long hair from the park. FACT or CRAP? 87% answered FACT and 13% answered CRAP! And the correct answer is: FACT! Up until the late 1960s, long-haired male [...]

Hey my friends, I  just happened upon another Hot Tip when working with natural curl and I am anxious to share it with you!  Here’s what I have discovered… When cutting naturally curly hair use a large tooth comb and work with the large teeth of comb—this will enable you to gauge or read the [...]

No salon can experience long term growth, stability, and profitability without a team of professionals sharing the same goals and vision. Your business will succeed or fail as a team, period. Teamwork is invaluable. As professionals, we should all do our part to contribute to a team environment. Which brings us to our Question Of [...]

It’s important for you to help your clients look great between visits. Here are some of my blow-drying tips for you to share with your clients: To prevent frizz, reach for an old tee shirt instead of a fluffy towel to thoroughly squeeze out the excess moisture without roughing up the cuticle. Detangle hair by [...]

Welcome back to another version of FACT OR CRAP! Below are the results from last week’s questions: Question 1. The fastest growing fingernail is on your thumb. FACT or CRAP? 38% answered FACT and 62% answered CRAP! And the correct answer is: CRAP! Although many people perceive the thumb as having the fastest growth rate, [...]

Hey friends, here’s a Hot Tip for you when working with thermal styling tools: Research has shown, the repeated use of styling tools with temperatures above 392° Fahrenheit dulls shine and fades artificial hair color. So here’s your Hot Tip: turn your iron to a lower heat setting and work through the hair with slower [...]

On September 30, 2010 Redken Fifth Avenue NYC will hold their annual cut-a-thon at their state of the art training facility, The Redken Exchange on Fifth Avenue in New York City. For minimum donation of $30 walk-ins will receive a shampoo, haircut and blow dry from one of about 75 extremely talented Redken Artists and [...]