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Twisted Sister Side Bun
Step 1: Prep Your Hair
Take horizontal sections and spray a minimum of 6-8" away with Redken quick tease 15 backcombing finishing spray to protect the hair from heat and for maximum iron results
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How to Cut a 'V' shape into long hair
How many of you have clients asking for cuts with angled fronts hair that can move back away from the face? Think Farah Fawcett Yes, Farah! They are also asking for the V shape in the back...

Men
How To: Men's Retro Modern Gatsby Haircut
Gatsby (Leonardo DiCaprio) sure is a dapper ole sport, not a hair out of place to match his sharp suits.
Andrew Carruthers, has these tips for polished hair to match the definable aesthetic of the ...

How To: The S Braid Pick Up Technique
I'm really excited about the S Braid right now, it's a simple braid that's really eye catching and perfect for the summer months when clients want to control hair and/or create beachy waves. It'...

How To Create a 4 Strand "Slide Up" Braid
Braids, braids everywhere! Let's take braiding to a different level, more of a weave. Using four strands instead of three, learn how to create the illusion of a scarf or headband in the hair.
The ...

Men
Jude Law's Tapered Haircut How To
Spotted Jude Law at Wimbledon (in the royal box no less) with a freshly shorn head cropped as short as the grass courts.
While a clipper may seem like the way to go, try picking up your reversible...

Fundamentals
How To Get Shakira's Curls
Cutting naturally curly hair is all about keeping the integrity of the hair, the right technique can ensure that volume is created where desired, instead of frizz.
Shakira's curls always seem to be...

Fundamentals
Men's Haircut Technique - Blending Shear Over Comb
You're gonna dig this haircut technique for men with short hair!
Men's Haircut Technique - Blending Shear Over Comb
Have you ever had a male client tell you "I love the texture of my hair about 10...

Business & Marketing
5 Minute Finger Exercises That Add Dexterity Behind The Chair
As a hairdresser, your hands are your most valuable tools! You must take care of them if you hope to have a long and pain-free career.
Watch as Sam demonstrates a few finger exercises that you can...