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Posting your styles to social media is a great way to market your services. As an online portfolio of your work, it gives your returning clients a great reference tool, attracts and inspires new clients and is a great way to interact with your community. When it comes to stepping up your social media game it is important to note that it is about more than just adjusting your posting schedule. Keep reading to learn more about best practices for posting and how you can engage your audience.

Veganism is about more than just what you put in your body, it also has to do with what you put on your body. While some think that being a vegan is more about what you eat, the purists know that it is about a change in lifestyle. Along with opting for faux leather and vegan cheese, switching out your beauty and lifestyle products are on the list! The problem was, until now, there weren’t too many great choices. While Biolage has already offered up amazing options for those looking for vegan shampoo’s, conditioners, and styling products – now they are also adding haircolor to the list! That’s right; Biolage has just launched a plant-based haircolor line – the perfect answer for those looking for a vegan option that also delivers seamless results.

PANTONE just released their Color Of The Year – Bleached Coral – and this time around it’s making quite the statement. With 2020 just 6 months away, it is making society even more aware of time, what that means for us individually and in relationship to our planet.

Making the transition from heat styling to going au naturel can be as painful as waiting for paint to dry. But it doesn't have to be! With the summer heat in full effect, there’s no better time to put down the flat iron and start embracing your curls. Thankfully, transitioning to a natural hair routine doesn’t have to be miserable. The right combination of tools, tricks and techniques will have you eager to show off your natural locks in no time! Check out our easy-to-follow guide to going natural in no time.

If you're a curly girl, then you likely face the daily struggle of achieving smooth strands. You use a smoothing shampoo and conditioner in the shower, load up on anti-frizz serums, blow-dry your hair with a round brush, and flat iron or curl your hair multiple times week. As a fellow curly girl, I think it’s time we say “Enough is enough!” Why continue to fight your natural texture when women with straight hair would kill for a little curl or wave? It’s time to embrace our spirals, ringlets, kinks or curls and sport them with pride! Luckily, there are plenty of curl-friendly styles out there. From curly bangs to romantic updos, your curls are the secret to achieving soft, effortless styles—sans heat! Take a peek at some of our best tips for curls and then check out our favorite tutorials that will help you fall in love with your curly locks all over again.

No matter what industry you’re in, individuals are constantly on the hunt for ways to increase their revenue. As an employee, it can be increasingly difficult to know the best way to ask for a raise. And, for stylists – as your own boss – knowing how to raise your income is another task in and of itself! Whether once a year or once a quarter, it is important to look at your practices and dissect the way you can upsell your services or even raise your prices to ensure your income is meeting your needs and your worth. Keep reading for our top ways to upsell this season by perking up your process behind the chair.

Women are forever asking themselves the age-old question, “To bang or not to bang?” Hair bangs, that is! From short and choppy to long and side-swept, bangs are back in style and with good reason—they instantly add a level of chic sophistication to any hair length, color or texture. Not sure if you’re ready to take the plunge? Check out four bangin’ looks we’re loving at the moment.

As the temperatures shift, it’s natural to want to update your hair color. It gives you a new lease on the season ahead and a few extra reasons to update your wardrobe as well – cue the clicking of online shopping commencing. Sticking to your tried and true shades might be more comfortable, but like every meme on Instagram is stating – 2020 is just 6 months away, let's shake things up a bit. To get some fresh inspiration we hit up the devoted Keune community to see what highlights and hues they’re creating this season. Take a peek at what we found!

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