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The biggest issue stylists and clients run in to is hair that is, in fact, too straight! People love the polish of flat ironing, but sometimes it can create hair that doesn’t want to move, hence the term “broomstick ends.” Andrew Carruthers, Education Director for Sam Villa, suggests using diagonal sections, a low and slow pass and a slight bevel for polished hair that is shiny and bouncy. To get a supremely sleek and shiny look without broomstick ends, follow the direction below!

There is something to be said about the artist who never stops growing. They look for inspiration everywhere and are inspired by those around them. There is nothing we love seeing more than artists supporting other artists and learning from each other. That is why we appreciate events like Redken Symposium 2019, a weekend tailored toward promoting education and growth as individual stylists as well as salons. We loved witnessing entire salons attending together and showing pride for their craft. This year, Redken added hands-on classes to the mix.

When you pick up your first pair of shears there are a few thoughts that run through your mind. You begin to realize how amazing they feel in your hand, how smooth the blades move and how effortlessly those babies can cut – and most likely you’ve knicked your finger by now. Once you’ve chosen your beloved pair you hurriedly run home and find the first person or thing with hair that you can cut! This shiny new toy is a dynamic tool that will enhance your skill and hone your career. While your biggest concern will most likely be to avoid dropping them – because of the irreparable damage that can occur from the slightest fall – your second concern should be regarding your shear tension.