Top 5 Haircolor How-Tos

We've rounded up our top 5 haircolor how-tos—everything from gray coverage to avoiding hot roots to removing direct dye. Check them out below and click the links for the full story.

How to Effectively Cover Grays

When a client’s gray hair doesn’t get completely covered, what should you do? Experts share their gray coverage hacks.

How to Avoid Hot Roots
You’ve seen it happen, lighter brighter roots than the rest of the hair emerge post-color application. And while commonly seen in redheads, hot roots can be found in blondes and brunettes alike. But what do you do when it happens to you? Find the best tips for handling hot roots.

Color How-To: Watermelon Brunette

Mika Rogerson, North Carolina-based salon owner, has the perfect solution for clients who are looking to add a pop of color. Rogerson added a few pops of subtle pink throughout her client's brunette bob and it's everything we didn't know we needed. 

How-To Video: Luminizing French Balayage
In this exclusive video, L’Oréal Professionnel Artist Jennifer Luszczak (@jluszczakstylist) shows us her self-described "career-changing" French balayage techniques to help luminize and brighten your client's hair.

How to Remove Direct Dye

Bright, vibrant colors and pastels—blue, pink, purple, green—have been trending for a while now, but sooner or later your clients will decide that they don’t want mermaid hair anymore. Then what?