"I chose this photo to post because it took time and effort to achieve this color. Taking your time and working on something is the best way to go. And the response? It became many girls' inspiration photo!"—Gigi Pogosyan, @balayagebygigi
"Be open, raw, and honest. You will be surprised how much better your experience on social media will be."—Gina Devine @ginadevinepaints, Redken #rteam member
L’Oréal Professionnel Ambassador Adam Reed (@adamreedhair) gives singer Talia Mar blue hair with black roots and blows up Instagram.
"This transformation picture got a lot of engagement and likes—my followers loved it."—Matrix celebrity stylist George Papanikolas, @georgepapanikolas
“This is one of my favorite pictures of my work. It got a ton of attention on several Instagram pages a year ago and it’s still a fave! I love it because I take great pride in creating a smooth, clean blend with a strong shape and balance for an overall completed look.” —Josh Velasquez @snipertoe, Baxter of california educator
"My advice for anyone anxious about bridal styles...it's just hair. If it doesn't look good one way, un-pin and try something new."—Alisha Jared @alishajaredhairartistry
Using Matrix color, stylist,colorist and self-professed proud marine and navy mom Linh Nguyen (@lynn_excellenthairsalon) creates Coachella-inspired hair.
"My destination is no longer a place, but a way of seeing."— Nick Stenson @nickstenson, Matrix artistic director and Ulta beauty chief artistic director