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When it comes to haircut trends we’ve seen buzz cuts, blue hair, long and shaggy and short and sweet. While we’re totally fine with saying goodbye to some of this year’s trends, there are a few that we’d like to hold on to! Take a peek at some of our favorite hair trends of 2018, which will be sticking around for the year to come!

Fashion Week is the perfect resource for stylists all over the world, whether you work in fashion, beauty, or you just enjoy being ahead of the movements! More than just recreating the looks to satisfy your client’s needs, understanding the overarching themes running through the industry can spark inspiration and set you apart as an artist.

From your barista to your mailman, the holiday season is the perfect time to show your appreciation for everyone around you. One person you can’t forget on your shopping list? Your hairstylist, because, let’s face it, your locks would be a hot mess without one. This year, skip the standard Starbucks gift card or wine basket—gift your stylist with something he or she can actually use: top-tier hair tools, implements and more that will boost their business. Read on to discover our top picks of the season.

We chatted with a few Redken Artists about the importance of attending Symposium and why they’re taking the trip to Vegas this year! Along with furthering your education, strengthening bonds between artists and receiving endless inspiration, Symposium allows you to take hands-on classes, connect with educators and learn key tips and tricks from your favorite mentors.

While undone styles aren’t going anywhere in the New Year, they are getting a makeover. Messy chic is going out the window and glam chic is making a comeback! In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to turn your style into something worthy of a Victoria Secret runway!

If you’re looking for a way to take your haircuts to the next level, adding texture could be the key. No matter the length, texturizing is a unique way to remove weight, add interest or create movement. Now, where to start? “One of the things we’ve discovered after traveling around teaching in salons is that many stylists are unsure of where to start texturizing hair in bobs and layers to decrease bulk and increase movement,” says Andrew Carruthers, education director for Sam Villa. It may seem like a very elementary concept, but it’s one of those theories that are worth brushing up on. Follow the video below and keep reading to see our top tips and techniques!

Over the past few years, we’ve all been privy to the leaps and bounds that have been made within the industry and the ways many of these treatments, products and services have changed.  Now, it is completely possible to receive a keratin treatment AND keep your curls. So, after years of going au naturel, I just couldn’t take it anymore. Maybe it’s the change in weather (hello winter) or maybe my hair has just aged…there isn’t Botox for hair yet, is there?

Festive store windows, eggnog, roasting chestnuts and our fair share of snow – the holidays are upon us which means there are only a few more weeks to get all your gifting done! While it can be exciting to see the stores decorated, is it really worth it to deal with the chaos of parking, the Santa line or the sheer mass of people at the malls. Make your life a little easier this year by getting all of your shopping done ONLINE!

Buying gifts can be difficult, especially for a hold-to-shop-for recipient. Stocking stuffers, on the other hand, are always fun to purchase because they can be customized to the person’s likes or needs. Case in point: the beauty junkie. From lip glosses to bobby pins to travel-sized hairspray, there are so many options to give this holiday season. Check out the top five must-have stocking stuffers any beauty junkie will love to receive.