The classic ponytail is back with some exciting twists. It's a chic and carefree hairstyle generally considered a casual style choice, but it can be transformed into an eye-catching red carpet hairstyle with a little turn of the wrist.  Read more..

Hairbrained.me started as a point of connection for a small group of hairstylist friends. Three years old, Hb is the energizer bunny for the hair industry and has become a showcase for growing talent and creativity among hairstylists.  Read more..

We would expect the Balayage craze to run out of steam and the majority of practitioners to be producing color that is over processed and wretched to behold, but Balayage is still looking pretty good on heads across the continent.  Read more..

Alberta Street in NE Portland has been transformed from a grungy artist's enclave to a vibrant street full of popular cafes, bars, clothing stores, cozy hip salons, and galleries, now known as the Alberta Arts District  Read more..

Hair for summer will be curls, waves, side parts, rough braids and a move away from barrettes and headbands. Headbands and barrettes will still be beach adornments, but sluggish sales means there are plenty around at discounted prices.  Read more..

Graham Breakwell was there when it all happened. He joined Sassoon's Sloan Street, London salon when lightening struck the fashion industry. It was the Swinging 60s and celebrities that defined this era filled his chair.  Read more..

In a dull economy, Bellingham, WA is undergoing a growth-burst of sorts. Half a dozen salons have either opened or changed ownership, with each intent on creating a hipper salon in the dowdy queen on the bay that is Bellingham.  Read more..

In just a year or two, super hairdresser Johnny Lavoy has risen from cult status as uber stylist at Ford Models to L'Oreal Paris-USA Consultant and a hairdresser millions of stylists worldwide recognize and admire.  Read more..

March 8 was first celebrated in 1911 as International Women's Day. Today around the globe, March is Women's Month, and it is the time to reflect on the advances in social conditions of women around the world.  Read more..

Did the 2011 Oscars hair look a little dowdy, a tad drab, a teeny bit boring? Celebrities need to remember that the Great Age of Glamour has begun so put a little polish on the hair on your date with golden boy Oscar.  Read more..

The barrette is back in a big way, judging from the flurry of barrette-bearing models working the Spring 2011 runways for Prabal Gurung, Badgley Mischka ,Cynthia Rowley, Carolina Herrera and Rodarte.  Read more..

We normally associate the phase Stop, Drop, and Roll with being on fire. In this case, it reflects a desire to getting that fire back. In this waning recession, Its up to you to Stop (and think), Drop (old habits), and Rock n' Roll (to success)!  Read more..

In every new year, the Golden Globe and the Screen Actors Guild Awards roll out their red carpets to actors of every sex, genre and era. These awards shows build to the Oscars and compete against each other for best and worst hair, makeup and fashion.  Read more..

Perhaps it's the time of year, with the Golden Globe Awards just past or, perhaps because of the holiday hair all salons recently rendered, but it feels like it is time to reflect upon the surge in retro hair we are seeing in the media.   Read more..

The question is on everyone's mind that either owns a spa or salon or is moving to another salon: will the economy freefall in 2011? More importantly: which salons and spas will survive the continued Great Recession?   Read more..

In the past, there were only a few places to get your work seen, including Oro Magazine, where Tony and Guy first made an impact on hair fashion. Whether you've done a great color, cut or event hair, having it published isn't as hard as you may think.   Read more..

Williamsburg, Brooklyn is a hub for indie hipster culture. One business that caters to this neo-bohemian culture is Woodley & Bunny. The salon and apothecary fits right into the needs of a clientele constantly reinventing themselves.   Read more..

Many hairstylists dream of seeing their work published. Despite steep effort and mistakes, it is always great fun to put it all together. With time, it becomes easier to go forward towards the goal of seeing your work recognized.   Read more..

Can the permanent wave be coming back? I mean, really…coming…back? Didn't it die about 25 years ago like the Deep Dive efforts to find Loch Ness Nessie and all chances of back to back Super Bowls for the San Francisco 49ers?   Read more..

Samples of Brazilian Blowout Solution were collected from a salon after workers reported health problems while using the product and the samples were found to contain dangerously high levels of formaldehyde.  Read more..

This coloring technique emerged in Paris in the 1970s and today many stars and models use Balayage on their hair. In response to popular demand many salons are offering, especially in urban areas.   Read more...