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Education
The Gift of Education: Investing in Your Craft Before the Year Ends
As stylists, you spend the holidays giving your energy, creativity, and care to others. But what about giving something back to yourself? The end of the year is the perfect time to reset, reflect, ...

Education
Reflect, Recharge, Reinvest: End-of-Year Education for Stylists
The end of the year is the perfect time to pause, reflect on your year, and start thinking about the next one. Before the clock strikes midnight in 2025, determine how you're investing in your grow...

Education
Holiday Prep for Stylists Behind the Chair
Here’s how to step into the season ready to serve clients, protect your energy, and work smarter, not harder. SHOP TOOLS | Scroll To Read

Blow Dry Techniques
Wellness Behind the Chair: Staying Grounded, Healthy, and Connected During the Holiday Rush
As we head into the busiest stretch of the year, we’re sharing wellness tips that help you take care of your body, your mindset, and your fellow stylists, too.SHOP TOOLS | Scroll To Read

Braids Ponytails & Updos
The Elevated Ponytail: A Quick & Easy Holiday Hair Tutorial
Sam Villa ArTeam member and master stylist Ellen Devine (@ellendevinehair) shows us how to level up a basic ponytail with volume, movement, and a hint of sophistication.SHOP TOOLS | Scroll To Read

Cutting
Finding the Right Shears for Everyday Comfort
This guide will help you understand what to look for in professional shears so you can cut smarter, safer, and more efficiently.
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Cutting
The Top Tools for Ergonomics & Efficiency Behind the Chair
In this guide, we’ll walk through the top tools that protect your health, enhance performance, and prepare you for the busiest seasons behind the chair.
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Blow Dry Techniques
How To Choose The Right Blow Dryer
Still holding onto the blow dryer you’ve had since cosmetology school? You’re not alone. Finding the right dryer can feel overwhelming — so many features, so much jargon. But here’s the truth: The ...

Education
How to Cut and Style Fall’s #1 Haircut: The One-Length Blunt Bob
This guide covers everything you need to cut, style, and customize a blunt bob for your clients.SHOP SHEARS | Scroll To Read