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Enter Redken’s Runway Reinvention Contest!

Redken Creative Consultant Guido created the above look for the fall ’09 Prada show in Milan—think you can reinvent it into something a little more wearable for your clients? If so, you’ll want to enter Redken’s Runway Reinvention Styling Contest for a chance to win a week-long trip to New York City from January 31 [...]

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Hanna Compton, Week 3: Texture Week!

This week was all about the textures of peoples’ hair and how to change them. I.E.  Perms and relaxers! We started the week learning about PH (Potential Hydrogen) and Acid and Alkaline and the affects they have on the hair. We also watched a video

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Think Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Part 3

Here’s a look at a few more great items that raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Company: J Beverly Hills Product: ADDBODY Shampoo and Conditioner and reusable tote Charity: $1.50 for every set sold will be donated to breast cancer re

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Think Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Part 2

On Tuesday, I posted a list of companies offering products that raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Take a look at even more great items that give back to the cause: Company: Paul Mitchell Product: Pink Express Ion Smooth 1.25 Ch

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Hanna Compton, Week 2: Color Week

Hey! Well week two was amazing! We got straight into color. The first day we spent in class learning about all the fantastic Paul Mitchell color products. I like Paul Mitchell’s color products because they try to be as damage-free and rejuvinating as

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Think Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, many haircare and skincare companies are offering products that raise money for the cause. Here’s a glimpse of some items that give back:

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Fashion Interrupted

As you know, Mercedes-Benz Spring 2010 Fashion Week has taken over our lives and our blog the past couple of weeks. While we still have more shows and trends to reveal, we’re going to put our backstage coverage on hold for a bit for a very important

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Mercedes-Benz Spring ’10 Fashion Week: Cynthia Rowley

Backstage at Cynthia Rowley’s spring ’10 show, lead stylist Bok-Hee for Redken told me she wanted the models hairstyles to make them look like “girls who were perfect but went renegade.” The look, a looped ponytail with rolled bangs in front, had a m

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Mercedes-Benz Spring ‘10 Fashion Week NYC: Max Azria

The Tent at Bryant Park hosted the Max Azria Spring ’10 collection on Tuesday, Sept. 15. The hair and makeup were simple, yet elegant, to complement the collection’s uncomplicated sophistication. The Barex Italiana Style Team, led by hairstylist Reci

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Introducing Hanna Compton!

As you’ll read about in our October issue, we have a new addition to our blogging team: Hanna Compton, a new Future Professional (that’s Paul Mitchell speak for “student”) at The Cao Institute of Aesthetics, A Paul Mitchell Partner School. Starting t

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