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A visionary in the beauty industry, Vivienne Mackinder has demonstrated style and success, year after year. She began as an Artistic Director for Vidal Sassoon and now is involved in editorials, runway shows and education. With her own educational site, HairDesignerTV.com she uses her skills to instill valuable lessons to stylists around the world. Seven-time winner of the NAHA’s, Vivienne grows and adapts to the ever-changing industry with passion. In this tutorial, Vivienne shows us how to create a Disconnected Razor Cut in just a few easy steps.

New color trends are just as exciting as going on vacation, a season of fresh ideas that you can create and sport with your favorite outfit. The latest in color comes from previous Australian Creative Colorist 2X Winner and Educator, Tracey Hughes. She shares the inspiration behind her latest color technique “Collinear” and how it is influencing a new movement in trends.

First came the Danish idea of hygge or “coziness,” and now it’s all about lagom – a Swedish term meaning “just the right amount.” While the comfort of hygge was perfect for winter, summer trends are shaping up to take on “not too much or too little” with lagom. This sentiment translates into beauty by the balance it creates – becoming more about moderation and minimalism than over-the-top opulence. So what does this mean for your beauty routine?