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Fundamentals
Hair Cutting Foundations Part 2: Over Direction
We began our foundations of hair cutting series with elevation this is the up and down movement of the hair it controls the vertical aspect of the silhouette. For part 2 of our series, we explo...
Blow Dry Techniques
How To Round Brush Your Bangs
Have you ever wondered what the secret behind flawless, full and beveled bangs is such as the bangs goddess Zoe Deschanel? First things first, your tools play a huge part in creating a perfectly b...

Fundamentals
Hair Cutting Foundations Part 1: Controlling Elevation
Elevation, over direction and finger angle. You know all of these haircutting terms from hair school, but do you really understand what each of these terms mean and how they affect the end result ...
Blow Dry Techniques
The Hair Flip & A Sneaky Way To Create Instant Volume In Under 5 Minutes
It's been proven that going 2-4 days in between washes is actually better for your hair. Washing your hair everyday can cause your scalp and ends to become dry, fade your hair color faster and let'...

Men
The Mid Contour Crop Men's Haircut
As hairdressers, we are constantly researching and keeping up to date with current trends in fashion and in hair. It's our job to consult with our guests about what is popular now or what will be p...

Business & Marketing
Bruised Behind The Mask
When stylists get behind a cause the power is immense! We touch many lives and we are great listeners. Our guests pour their hearts out to us in happy times as well as sad times and we know what ty...

Pull Back Ladder Braid Hairstyle Tutorial
Here's a simple braid called the Pull Back Ladder Braid and it takes less than 5 minutes to create! The technique is simple to grasp and the end result is really cool! Try this on your guest in the...

Layering
How To Add Layers To Hair Without Compromising The Perimeter
When it comes to fine hair, the common tendency is to over layer the hair especially in the perimeter.
Lets face the facts: you are always going to have more hair in the back of the head so you ...

Blow Dry Techniques
How To Create The Perfect Sleek Ponytail
Ponytails are one hairstyle that will always be in style for all women of all ages. There are many different types of ponytails you can create, but one of the most difficult to place in is the s...