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The ucare foundation, an establishment founded by Gino Barbo and usmooth, has reached a new landmark within the hair industry – raising $250,000 in stylist donations. Funded through salon sales and private donations, ucare is an innovative foundation that exclusively supports stylists who experience unexpected tragedies.

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Home to award-winning hair stylists who absolutely adore everything to do with hair, Royals Hair has quite the creative team. This latest collection from Elie Kashi was inspired by his own native culture. Growing up in Syria, he was still in University studying English when war hit. After being captured by ISIS and forced to start new again in Lebanon, he eventually came back to his love for hair. Learn about the brave inspiration from Elie below and see the moving images that tell his story.

Tony Ricci flew to London to create his beautiful haircutting collection. It was a city of inspiration for him – the mecca of where some of the greats really began. As he strives to push himself as an artist he knows that this is the key to staying relevant. Keep reading to learn more about this amazing artist and see his stunning collection “Clan”.

Men's grooming and styling has never been more popular than it is today. In this collection from Becca May, she brings classic styling into the limelight with her bold silhouettes and expert grooming. To learn more about Becca May and how she created these images, keep reading!

Choosing a shampoo is like picking out a pair of shoes—there isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” option that works for everyone. Sure, you could follow your favorite influencers’ recommendations via Instagram (though you need to be careful of those #ads), but it’s best to select a formula that’s made for your hair type. Read on to discover five foolproof ways to shampoo shop every time, along with a few of our favorite product picks.

Fairly limited information is to be found but research indicates both semi and permanent colours are not highly toxic and are safe to use during pregnancy. But with such limited information available, what does one do about their hair colour?  Which products are safe? Each colour brand is made differently and some are safer than others. When you’re pregnant, you have to say goodbye to some of your favorite things: sushi, wine, retinol-based skincare products, etc. But do you really have to take a break from your colorist? We chatted with COLOR.ME by KEVIN.MURPHY Global Design Director Kate Reid to find out what she has to say about the topic. 

It wasn’t long ago that getting your hair colored mostly involved picking between highlights and a single process hair color. Balayage wasn’t really known and most clients never experimented outside of their natural color family. Over the past few years, we’ve seen plenty of new hair trends come and go as clients have embraced more individualized looks. With so many new trends it can often be dizzying to keep them together while carrying out a successful consultation. To ease the process we’ve created this guide to help you and your clients come to a conclusion about what they’re looking for in their next shade!

From graduations to parties, proms, and weddings – party season is upon us. Giving us the ultimate hair styling inspiration, London Hair Artist Jay Birmingham details how to get a simple look in 10 easy steps. He explains, why this staple look is such a great go-to option for any texture and length!

I’ve been seeing my stylist for longer than I’ve known my husband. She’s seen me through heartbreak, career changes, moving cities and buying my first home. We are probably closer than most stylist/client relationships, which is sometimes why it’s so hard to talk to her about my hair. She’s not the type to get angry or even upset, but sometimes it’s the ones closest to you that are the hardest to talk with.

Whether it’s gift shopping, last-minute decorating or finding the perfect outfit for a festive soiree, procrastination is the worst thing you can do during the holiday season. Why not lighten your load by taking one thing off of your To-Do list: your hair? Though styling and a trip to the salon may fall pretty low on your list of priorities during what can be the most chaotic time of the year, you must look good throughout the season, meaning your hair must be on point at all times. Check out our top tips for upgrading your style before the holidays hit. 

If the memes are any indication, J.Lo and Shakira’s Super Bowl halftime performance was instantly a hit. Apart from their stellar performances, tributes to culture, and out of this world dance moves, it’s safe to say that post-performance everyone was immediately Googling their style! While you might still be on the search for where one finds a sparkly sheer body suit, or belly dancing lessons near you, we’ve got good news! We connected with Redken Celebrity Colorist Tracey Cunningham (@traceycunningham1) to get the scoop on J. Lo’s honey brown haircolor.