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Whether you’re just starting out or have been in the industry for a while, as stylists we always strive for perfection and growth. Even those who are GREAT know that there is ALWAYS room for improvement.  And, improvement is usually paved with EDUCATION!  Paid, free, live, digital, word of mouth – it all counts!  Jesse Linares, Sam Villa ArTeam, shares 5 proven tips for becoming a great hairdresser. Learn how to continue to develop your skillset behind the chair.

No matter what your hair type and texture, we’ve all encountered our fair share of bad hair days. And while loose ponytails and messy buns are easy go-to looks, it’s always good to have a fool-proof braided style in rotation. Read on to learn how to achieve the best braids for your hair length.

We’ve all been there – turned the curling iron a little to high, ran the blow-dryer over the section one too many times without a heat protectant, got trigger happy and decided to try out a box-dye at home – whatever the cause of the hair damage, there are new ways to help fix and at times reverse your faux pas. Keep reading for a few quick and easy ways to ease the pain.

Find out our top tips for keeping your hair color looking fabulous, longer this season...

Looking forward to a plethora of good hair days in 2018? So are we! To get through the Holiday madness and prepare for the season ahead, we are demystifying common hair myths so we can all get a jump on the New Year in style. Sam Villa, co-founder of Sam Villa and Global Artistic Ambassador for Redken 5th Avenue, called on his ArTeam to clarify some of the more popular hair misconceptions.

With punchy prints and the colors to match, Rodrigo Araneda demands attention to the shape of things in his collection. With fierce lines and suggestive silhouettes, we can't help but fall in love with the art he created. Keep reading to get to know more about the brilliant artist behind these pieces.

Janine Ker is the epitome of the title “Hair Artist”. She has transformed the salon scene with her colorful creations and continues to push the edge in the way we wear our hair color. In her latest collection, she debuts an insanely realistic interpretation of animal prints. We spoke with Janine about how to get this look and if she had any tips she had for artists looking to create something similar.

When it comes to Halloween costumes and fall style updates, we’ve seen some amazing transformations over the years, but this season Woodward Bartlett’s Halloween-inspired creation is taking the cake… or the candy if you will. Utilizing Redken Shades EQ Gloss and City Beats, she created this beautiful candy corn color that is undeniably sweet!

Blonde hair, don’t care? Unless you’ve been blessed with naturally golden locks, that’s definitely not the case. Achieving and maintaining your best blonde requires time, commitment and patience. Here, five necessary rules for blondes to live by.

From hair care to the best styles to turn back the clock, we’re committed to giving you to tools you need to know for a lifetime full of lovely locks!

We may have said goodbye to the iconic series “Game of the Thrones,” but the warning “Winter is coming” continues to haunt women everywhere, at least when it comes to our locks. Cold, dreary temps are around the corner, which means it’s only a matter of time before the harsh conditions wreak havoc on our hair. The good news? This battle promises to be an easy one! Here, easy hacks for winter-proofing your locks.

A great technique that stylists can utilize to ease weight while keeping a long look is with invisible layering and zig-zag partings. “This is a technique for guests with long hair that want a skinny debulked shape that lays close to the head…without seeing any layers,” explains Jesse Linares, Sam Villa ArTeam.