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The great thing about building a clientele is watching their hair come to life. Seeing it change and develop over time and working with them to teach them everything they need to know about achieving a great style and getting it to last. When it comes to coloring your client’s hair, it is about more than just what you create for them in the salon it is about what you send them home with – both tools and techniques.

The saying, “You get what you pay for,” is often touted in the beauty industry, but is a haircut really worth its high price tag? Contrary to popular belief, haircuts aren’t solely expensive because a stylist believes that she or he is “worth it”—there is actually an array of factors that determine the price of a haircut. Check out the top five reasons why even a standard haircut isn’t cheap. 

As the summer season comes to a close and fall and winter weather is rearing its head, we welcome in a new season of hair color! To get the lowdown of all the best shades we chatted with some of our favourite educators and salon owners in the industry. Keep reading to hear about their top color trends for the season to come.

Although host-less this year, the 71st Primetime Emmys Awards still had plenty of highlights – including the stars who’s styles shined on the Red  Purple Carpet this year! Among the highpoints included some of the hottest haircolor in Hollywood being shown off alongside truly captivating eveningwear. Among the best dressed and most talked about, Amy Poehler, Mandy Moore and Julia Louis-Dreyfus caught our eye – thanks to the stunning woman behind the hair, Redken Celebrity Colorist Tracey Cunningham.  Keep reading to see her take on the awards and learn the formulas she used to craft these colors!

Communication between two people is at the root of any connection. Within the beauty industry, not only does it build a relationship between client and stylist, it allows for a successful outcome at salon appointments. A clear consultation should always be the first step, start things off properly with these tips from Andrew Carruthers, Education Director for Sam Villa. He shares tips on how to communicate with a hairstylist to get the best results at your next salon appointment!

At the heart of everything, Redken loves to give stylists the tools to “Learn Better, Earn Better, and Live Best.” Their latest launch – Redken Styling Society– is a dose of inspiration that is sure to give stylists and clients endless motivation. This exclusive collective is a unique group of Redken Artists and Educators that were chosen based on their excellence in existing content creation and styling skills. As a part of their membership, these 11 stylists will receive custom swag, exclusive brand opportunities and a first look at Redken’s newest styling products.  In return, they’ll post all of their exciting Redken styling news, finished looks, and exclusive moments utilizing #RedkenStylingSociety. This gives their followers a unique perspective and personalized posts around all of Redken’s latest releases.

Serious question: is it a good idea to go for a big transition the first time you visit a new stylist? For a while, I had it in my mind that I should pick a haircut based on a stylist, and therefore ask that stylist for their “signature cut”. If you think about it, going to someone new for the first time is much like a first (blind) date. You two don’t know each other yet and there is a feeling-out period. Just like with any relationship, it takes time to build trust, figure out styles, and ultimately how to work together. So, next question: how do you get to know a new stylist?

Everyone has a different idea of how they want to spend the New Year. Some like to stay on the couch and watch Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve in their PJ’s, while others like to get dressed up and go out on the town, hit the slopes, or head to a tropical destination to ride out the cold weather. No matter how you spend your plans, KEVIN.MURPHY ensures you’ll shine this New Year’s Eve and well into 2020! We’re offering up some of our most loved ways to enhance your style before the ball drops.

Each year, Bangstyle is thrilled to feature the finalists in each NAHA category. Keep reading to learn more about the artists whose work was selected in the Men's Hairstylist of the Year category for 2020!

According to a recent study, 65 percent of consumers have textured hair. That means, apart from the 35 percent of women who have naturally straight locks, everyone else has likely tried everything under the sun in order to achieve a sleeker look. The good news? While there’s nothing wrong with craving a change every once in a while, women no longer have to feel pressured to transform their natural texture on a daily basis. Here, four reasons why you should embrace your texture in 2020. 

At Bangstyle we have always been, at the core, a community. We want to do our part to connect and support one another as our community of artists are out of work or experiencing limited hours due to COVID-19. 

Here are ways that you can support stylists outside of the salon. We will be updating this list so keep checking back! Please email [email protected] with your information to be added.

As a brand that has been dedicated to supporting the lifeblood of the professional beauty industry, for more than 140 years, Coty Professional Beauty is deeply committed to helping the community during this challenging time of uncertainty.

As part of its COVID-19 industry relief package, Coty Professional Beauty* has established a fund of $200K to support stylists and manicurists through the Hairdressers at Heart program, awarding up to $1,000 that can be used at their discretion. All licensed beauty pros are eligible. Funds will be awarded on a rolling basis starting on April 13 until all funds are awarded.