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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...

Layering
How, When & Why To Use A Blending Shear To Texturize Hair
When do you use a blending shear vs. a straight shear? If your objective is to remove weight easily and quickly, work smarter and pick up your blending shear.
What is a blending shear?
A blendi...
Blow Dry Techniques
How to Style Side Swept Bangs in Minutes (Step-by-Step)
Bangs are a great way to drastically change to your hairstyle without losing length. So whether you have a piecy fringe or a full and bold fringe, you can change the look and style of your bangs...

Men
The Classic Gentlemen`s - Step-By-Step Haircut
Today, Nick gives us another take with his "Classic Gentlemen's Cut," giving us some of his original tweaks to take the haircut to the next level.
The fade is perfection and the use of the Professi...

Fundamentals
Braiding Simplified - How To Keep Control Of Your Braids
Before You Master Control: The Braiding Basics
It's all in the rhythm and it's the rhythm that's gonna get you! Get you on the right track, that is!
In the video above, Sam is going to show us a ...

Men
How To Remove Weight From The Interior & Add Texture To The Ends Of Longer Hair
Last year we had a huge influx of guests requesting barber cuts; tight fades with very clean skin edges. Now that some of these guests want to grow their hair out let's get into two texturizing te...

Blow Dry Techniques
How To Create a Sleek and Chic Center Part
Is there anything more chic than a center part? It's such a simple detail that elevates a style to a whole other level of sophistication. Check out Gwen Stefani's perfect center part from the Emmy'...