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The latest from behind the chair — color, cuts, business, and the looks defining the floor right now.

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Balayage

Bold Panels Vs. Fine Ribbons: How Placement Affects Contrast and Dimension

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Industry News

Paul Mitchell Launches "Every Blonde Needs a Pro" to Spotlight Stylists

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Fringe

The Cheekbone Guide For Cutting Soft, Custom Curtain Bangs

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Foiling

3 Types of Teasing For Luxury Highlights

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Cutting Curls/Texture

How To Build Volume in Curly Hair Without Losing Length

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Health & Wellness

What Hairdressers Wish They Knew Before Returning to Work After a Loss

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BTC University

3 Things That Make or Break a Vivid Color Application

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Foilayage

3 Tip-Out Mistakes (And How To Fix Them)

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Haircuts

How to Avoid Holes in Long Layered Haircuts

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Haircuts

Is a Trim Really Different From a Haircut? Thousands of Stylists Weigh in

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Cutting Extensions

Point Cutting Vs. Slide Cutting Extensions: When To Use Each Technique

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Blonde

Why Folding Foils Could Sabotage Your Blonde Results

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Health & Wellness

"My Clients Got Me Through It": Hairdressers Share the Unexpected Support They Found Behind the Chair

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Business

The Fastest Way to Lose Your Best Clients

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Business

Why Hourly Pricing is Killing Your Client's Experience

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Business

Suite Renters: Read This Before You Sign the Lease

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Business

The Secrets to Making a Small Salon or Suite Feel Twice the Size

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Business

Clients Are Asking About Haircare Ingredients—Do You Know What to Say?

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Cutting Curls/Texture

3 Cutting Mistakes That Can Ruin Tight Curl Patterns

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Industry News

The Ultimate Summer Hair Edit: New Launches For Color, Care and Texture

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Industry News

Schwarzkopf Professional® Introduces New Alphanumeric Color System

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BTC Hair Trend Report

Haircuts That Make Fine Hair Look Fuller Instantly

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Business

How a Salon Culture Begins to Fall Apart

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Blowouts

The Quiet Luxury Finish: 5 Ways To Make Hair Look Expensive