Rachael Lomax on finding your niche within the colour world
‘Copper Queen’ Rachael Lomax talks trends, formulas and the importance of finding your niche in the colour world
Four mistakes to avoid when lightening textured hair
Lisa Farrall shares her top tips for getting it right
Embrace the colours of the rainbow with Safy B
Level up your colour creativity with some trending techniques for vivids
Get the look: the Blonde Statement from INDOLA
A fresh new take on the money piece trend which works perfectly on brunette hair
Put the care back into colour with Pulp Riot Liquid Demi range
Discover fast, plant-based toning for every hair type, texture and technique
Common mistakes made with rainbow hair
Keep your creative colour work on point with some top tips from Pedro Plastic
2022 is the year of custom copper
Sarah Black shares why we’re all obsessed with an auburn hue, as well as how to match the right shade to your client
How to create the perfect platinum blonde
Platinum blonde is set to be the shade of the season, but there’s an art to mastering this bold look
Burnt copper and shimmering gold are setting social media ablaze
Paul Dennison on the 70s sunset shades warming up current colour trends
Glaze of glory
From ice blondes and electric copper to vivid violet and pastel pink, see what 19 colourists created as part of our March cover story
This is how you build business from trends
Zoë Irwin shares how to make trends and services built around them a key part of your business
‘Blondes Mean Business’: Jordanna Cobella is empowering colourists with new bespoke colour
Create new and exciting bespoke blondes for clients – and have some fun in the process
Step inside the House of Glaze
4 glazers, 15 colourists, 20 models, see what went down in our March cover shoot with Wella Professionals
House of Glaze: Meet Teams Creative and Natural
Pure and natural or eye-popping creative? We’ve got it all…
House of Glaze: Meet Teams Warm and Cool
These are the names raising the glazing game with the power of warm and cool tones
We are in this together
Guest PAINTER Lexie discusses the importance of staying united as an industry
Get set to refocus, refresh and reset with Guest PAINTER Lexie
While salons remain closed, Lexie shines the spotlight on the importance of mindful moments
The mystery makeover results are in…
Get the insider scoop from the #PulpRiotMysteryMakeover lockdown challenge, set by Guest PAINTER Lexie
Are you up for a mystery makeover?
Guest PAINTER Lexie Shay Rabbett shares how she is staying creative during lockdown, along with a mystery challenge!
Two become one
Guest PAINTER Lexie Shay Rabbett shares her take on genderless cuts and colouring
The event that changed my life
Your colour career is never the same again after this…
Jaws on the floor
Guest PAINTER Lexie Shay Rabbett shares all about her latest creation
2022 is the year of custom copper
Sarah Black shares why we’re all obsessed with an auburn hue, as well as how to match the right shade to your client
Wigs, war paint and colour changes
PAINTER Jayson Gray takes a trip in the time machine
Will Pantone’s colour of the year choice thrill colourists?
Pantone has crowned Very Peri as Color of the Year. What does it mean for hair in 2022?
‘INNOlove’ by Sophia Hilton
An ode to individuality and self-confidence
Vibes, tribes and inspo – behind the scenes of Wella Professionals WE Create with Karbon Kyd
Jayson Gray shares all about his involvement with the Wella Professionals WE Create virtual event
Mixed metals
PAINTER Sarah Black shares the perfect colour trend to keep clients coming back post-lockdown
Know your worth
Guest PAINTER Better Blades chats candidly about success on social media
The evolution of vivids
Guest PAINTER Betty Blades shares all about the rise of vivid tones and how to master the perfect blend
My journey – Betty Blades
The Riot Squad member shares all
Adapt, adjust and stay inspired
Guest PAINTER Loretta Marie reflects on what a monumental few months it’s been for the industry
The digital age of hairdressing
Guest PAINTER Loretta Marie shares all about the evolution of education, plus some exciting new launches
Colour Clinic with Jordanna Cobella
The Colour Clinic is open!
Colour Clinic – Joanne O’Neill
Leave nothing to chance
Colour Clinic with Clayde Baumann
Be ready for anything upon re-opening…
Colour Clinic with Lee-Anne McNaught
The Colour Clinic is open for business…
What you need to know about colouring Asian hair
Make sure you have the skills to work with all textures
Social Gathering
Engage with colourists (and clients) on a whole new level
Colour Clinic with Sharon Cox
Time is money after all
How to deal with colour complaints
What to do when your client is unhappy with their new hair…
Reaction Times
Are you taking allergy testing seriously?
The Home Colour Conundrum
Capitalise rather than comiserate
Level Up
Social media is more than just posting pics!
The importance of managing client expectations when working with high maintenance colour
Total transparency is key
Why you need an express colour service
Let your time-poor clients refresh their look against the clock
Social Media for Salon Owners 101
It’s time to utilise the tool to your best advantage
Are you ready to colour textured hair?
Clients with Afro-textured hair are increasingly embracing their natural texture… and embracing the possibilities of colour
You versus the likes
Linton & Mac’s Sarah Black has an Instagram dilemma
The B word
Will the rise in ‘gentler’ bleaches help or hinder client expectations?
Winging it
Sophia Hilton on why ‘winging it’ won’t fly
Barrie says: #DONTSKIPTHESKINTEST
Are you and your salon #ColourResponsible?
How to fight back over the box
Rapid responses for your DIY clients
Let’s get real
Angelo Vallillo on why his team tell colour clients the truth