How To Cut Long Curtain Fringe
There have been countless fringe trends rising in popularity over the past few seasons. Whether you’re transitioning from your go-to shape or trying bangs on for the first time, curtain fringe is a great gateway. “It’s always exciting when you get to cut fresh fringe on someone who doesn’t have any bangs,” explains Karla Valenzuela, Sam Villa Ambassador and Redken Artist @kolor.me. karlaa. Recently she had a guest request natural looking highlights with a long curtain bang, and she’s sharing all the details about how to get the look.
Recreate The Looks from the 2023 Oscars with Cindy Duplantis
Featuring: Florence Pugh and Jessica Chastain
Awards season puts a spotlight on all things fashion, from wardrobe to hair, makeup, and nails. As we all look for fresh inspiration this season, the 95th Academy Awards delivered just that. Stars dazzled on the champagne carpet at this year’s Oscars with ethereal whites, bold purples and even canary yellow gowns taking center stage. To complement this, bold red lips and a mix of sleeked back hair, longer organic or glam locks. Cindy Duplantis, Sam Villa Ambassador, Redken Artist and Celebrity Stylist for Chatters Salon @cindyduplantis is a master at red carpet hairstyles and is breaking down how to create two stunning looks from the 2023 Oscars — Florence Pugh’s ponytail with faux bangs and Jessica Chastain’s Hollywood waves.
The Importance of Cultivating Creativity at a Photoshoot
Being on set can feel vastly different from the momentum of the salon. There is a different type of pressure that comes along with a new sense of freedom and expression. “Finding your artistic voice is one of the most powerful experiences. Though it feels magical when you capture an image/look, like we did shooting this collection, the entire process was not rushed. It was rooted in trained discipline with an openness to push boundaries,” explains Manda Ziegelman, Sam Villa Ambassador/ Global Redken Artist, of a recent shoot with the Sam Villa Team. “The opportunity to work in person with a team you adore is quite a magical place to explore your creativity.” Read on as Manda shares their experience and tips for cultivating creativity on photoshoots.