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We’re thrilled to promote the first annual Northwest Hairstyling Award nominees for Newcomer, put on by DList Magazine and Vann.Edge Salon.

Each hair-day begins with defeat for me. The tangle at the base of my skull has its own zip code. It seems like there are small animals reconstructing a nest there each night with enthusiastic fervor. I can’t be the only one this happens to…right?!

Sam Villa Professional partnered up with Bangstyle to give you the exclusive first peek at "How To Manage Thick and Frizzy Hair!" Take a peek...

Need a hair idea for the Holiday? Take a peek at this step by step tutorial, perfect for any party!

Whether planning for a wedding or an editorial, learn how to take your skills to the next level...

Getting to the point in your career where you can become a freelance artist is quite a feat. It takes time, education, patience and a great deal of dedication. And Justine Maggio has done just that. Before she began freelancing she worked in high fashion, on TV series, in theatre, and for Award Winning salons and stylists. Working with brands such as Kérastase Paris, KEVIN.MURPHY, and L’Oreal Professional. Now Justine specialises throughout Sydney with her own business, BEYOND hair in which she strives to go BEYOND the simplicity of hair. Her work is truly breathtaking and her styles stun! Get to know more about Justine and take a peek at her beautiful work.

Moms make a lot of sacrifices—but luckily, your hair doesn’t have to be one of them. Integrate these easy steps into your daily routine for fab tresses in just a few minutes each day.

With warmer weather on the horizon, now is the perfect time to unplug the hot tools and perfect your air-drying skills. In theory air drying your hair sounds effortless. Yet, for a sleek frizz free style it takes a few best practices to get that lived in natural finish. Today Pureology National Educator Jamie Wiley is sharing techniques to achieve an air dry style-- because ‘wash and go’ doesn’t quite cut it anymore, it has evolved.

Eager to change up your color, but not looking forward to constant trips to the salon? With summer weather in full effect, it’s time to unleash your inner lazy girl and dial back your coloring routine. Not sure what shades can last with minimal effort? Read on to find out the top low-maintenance hair colors trending at the moment.

Sebastien Pigeon is an artist of many forms. From words to color, concept and aesthetic – you are instantly moved by his work. Just as beautiful as his collection, he eloquently discusses his inspirations, challenges and what he learned in creating this collection.

A true artist, Sandra Carr not only uses her eye to create stunning styles for clients and editorials alike, her talent even dabbles in pottery. She takes inspiration from this art form through its fluidity and drawing on the structured trends of the recent seasons, juxtaposes soft, fluid color with structured, geometric cuts in her latest collection. Take a peek at her magnificent work and learn more about Sandra and her inspiration as an artist below.

Having a baby is a life altering experience, filled with beauty, surprise and a great deal of love. While your everyday life is sure to change, sleepless nights can accompany many unforeseen changes, like hair loss. A few months after birth many women experience thinning and loss, a feeling that can leave any new mother feeling worried. The last thing any mother needs to feel is anxious, and while you can’t stop the problem you can offer your guests help and advise them how to get through it with grace. Andrew Carruthers, Director of Education for Sam Villa, shares tips and tricks to transition guests through the process with confidence.