Articles

With color, hair becomes an expression – of outside factors, of internal wants, fashion and social trends. In this feature, we learn more about the inspiration behind Junryl Molina, an influential stylist from San Francisco, CA. While he has perfected color in salon, he is taking his expertise into the world of competition with this amazing entry for NAHA Newcomer Stylist of The Year. Take a peek at the beautiful collection and learn more about how he got to where he is now.

Does anyone else remember the famed butterfly clips from the 90s? I’m not sure about you but I rocked those clips every which way I could. Recently, Vanessa Hudgens revamped the classic childhood look with a twist and a much-loved update. With more realistic looking accessories, Vanessa wore a crown of butterfly clips to accent her nude dress, tying her ethereal look together.

Texture has played a large role not only in the NAHAs but in our culture as well. What used to be an after-thought, or a symptom to be reversed or altered has now become an empowered movement. In this collection, Julie Kocanyar touches on just this: she explores working with her model’s natural texture, embracing it and creating beauty from within. Take a peek at her fabulous collection and learn more about the artist behind the images.