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Choosing the Right Lightener: A Stylist’s Guide to Seamless, Dimensional Blondes

THE FUTURE OF BLONDE STARTS WITH THE RIGHT LIGHTENER Modern blonding is more than just a color—it’s a craft. Whether you’re creating soft lived-in highlights or a bold platinum transformation, the lightener you choose is the foundation of your success. And with Aveda’s Enlightener and High Lift Lightener in your arsenal, it all comes down […]

SXSW Preview: Diversity in Hair Education – Meet the Panelists

In the ever-evolving beauty industry, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: Diversity in hair education isn’t a trend—it’s a necessity. This message was at the heart of a recent Break Room Instagram Live conversation featuring industry leaders Kia, founder of Texture vs. Race and Color Culture, and Tatum Neill, Creative Director at Aveda Arts & […]

SHIFTING THE VIBE

Have you noticed customer service has become extinct in the post-Covid world? Are you so wrapped up in work that you’ve lost your sense of self? Do you have more textured-hair guests than ever—but don’t know how to service them?

NEW HABITS FOR TEXTURE GUESTS

In recent years, the conversation around textured hair has taken center stage in salons across the country, and Aveda North America Artistic Director for Texture, Naomi Dove has been a vital voice in driving the discussion.

NQC TAILORS EDUCATION TO LEADERS

After a hiatus the past few years, Neill Quality College (NQC) came back better than ever this summer with three days of education tailored to owners and managers.