Hair

So you’re thinking about being an educator? Congratulations! It’s a great way to stay current, meet other passionate and like-minded stylists, and give back to such a great industry. Having been on the education side of the business for...

There are many things to get excited about as a hairdresser. Big chops, new bangs, raving reviews, and referrals are pretty high up on the list for me. But nothing comes close to a client who wants to color their hair for the first time! When ...

Ben is going on a three-week long road trip and is looking for something a bit shorter than usual. After a consultation, we decided on a classic crew cut, short on the sides and top but customized to give a little texture and versatility up top. ...

Everyone that knows me knows I’m an advocate for foundational haircutting. Understanding how and why it works gives me complete control of the outcome. When I’m on the road teaching I get a lot of questions about a foundational approach ...

Today Lindsey is looking to change her hair up dramatically. Having long hair for most of her life, she decided to try something shorter. After a brief consultation and education on the maintenance and upkeep of this new shorter look, we began her ha...

Margaret likes to keep her hair short and edgy. Since hair is on the coarser side with a heavy density, I have to be careful with my approach. A coarse texture at a shorter length tends to spring up because it doesn't have enough weight to c...

Madison's hair has been about shoulder length for some time. She recently got in touch with me about going drastically shorter before her big move to Orlando. We both agreed that a short crop would be the best fit for her style moving forward. I ...

My clients are always asking how they can achieve my styles at home, especially when making their hair look like it hasn't been over-styled. Here is my breakdown of how to give a shorter bob subtle texture. I begin at the front hairline. By tak...

My model, Erin, is looking for a big change. She currently has waist length hair and is looking to bring it up to her collarbone in the front and a tad bit shorter in back (aka a lob.) This will give her the change she's looking for while still a...

Every January, clients flock to their stylist to get their New Year cut. A big chop, tons of layers, fringe; they just want it to be dramatic. For clients who want to change things up, look no further than this short textured bob. The Steps: Begin ...

If your client wants a dramatic micro fringe, the steps differ from cutting side-swept bangs or a long, full fringe. Here are the steps I take to make sure my client's micro fringe is perfect every time. To summarize, you want to: Consult o...

Have you ever had a client tell you that they're "training their hair" to go a day or more without washing? It might sound silly to us because we know hair is not alive (and can't be taught tricks like a puppy) but there is some truth to the concept. Depending on a whole slew of factors- diet, genetics, etc.- some clients are left with greasy looking strands when they don't wash hair daily. With...