We love Richie Roman and his enthusiasm for texture! Amanda chats with Richie about his NAHA entry,  Hair Husband and little girl starting preschool…   For an in-depth interview, check out Richie Roman,...

Obviously, we LOVE the classes and products at ISSE Long Beach,  but one of the best parts of this show is that it is an experience weekend.  Not only are you sharpening your skills with advanced education, but all the hairdressers you have been stalking for months are in one location. This...

Sunday morning began far too early after Saturday night’s Power Point shenanigans, but isn’t that how it always goes?  We have traveled enough as a trio to make Carrie set her alarm for an hour earlier than everyone else! So while she rocks out to Pandora and does her makeup,...

The best times at a show are often found in the hotel after the convention center has closed.  We have maintained that you should attend all 3 days of ISSE Long Beach if at all possible forever.  The reason is a lifetime of entertainment is packed into this 3 days weekend.  In fact,  we...

  As NAHA 2013 quickly approaches, I decided to catch up with one of last years finalist…Julian Macias. Nominated in two catagories in 2012, Julian became the very 1st artist to be nominated from Mexico. His stunning collection looked as if it were taken from the pages of another...

In 2009, Faatemah not only won a highly esteemed NAHA (North American Hairstyling Awards),but she was selected among the top stylists around the world to appear on the third season 3 Bravo’s “Shear Genius”. Whether behind the scenes at a runway show or behind the...

You have been counting down the weeks until the International Salon and Spa Expo in Long Beach, CA for months, but now that the show is nearing you are starting to panic.  With over 40,000 attendees,  it is easy to get overwhelmed… Fear not, our hair loving friends… The Hair Nerds...

As 2012 comes to a close and we reflect on some of our favorite things, we realize how truly blessed we are to be apart of the most amazing industry in the world.  It has been a wild year full of amazing experiences, but we thought we would share just a couple of our...

ISSE Long Beach, Jan. 26-28, 2013; Long Beach Convention Center It is EXACTLY one month until ISSE Long Beach !!!!    We adore this show for more reasons than are possible to list, but mostly because the education is killer.  If you are going to shows and not taking classes then your Hair...

Typically, we have every single detail of a show mapped out weeks in advance, but we wanted to try something different for ISSE Midwest .  We met up with our #HairBestie  Steve Elias and decided to stow our neurotic ways for 24 hours.   Keeping it low key we  documented  our entire day...

While we are admitted #ProductWhores,  our one true love is education.  Let’s face it… if you never sought any advanced education, you would still be the same punk you were right out of cosmetology school.  With classes from the top stylists at your disposal, continued education is...

  Nick Hemsley has only been in the industry for four years and all ready has a resume full of accomplishments. He recently won the “2012 People’s Choice Award” at NAHA, is part of the Artistic Team at Lunatic Fringe Salon and has worked along side Keith Bryce, Steven...

As you know,  we are  pretty hardcore Nerd Stalkers.  Sharing the fruits of our labor is half the fun!  We are sure you have heard of The Teals and you have probably even read an interview or two about them.  Hold on to your nerd glasses because we are getting up close and PERSONAL with...

Attending the International Salon and Spa Expo in Long Beach, CA is an amazing way to rejuvenate your passion for education and get the insider’s scoop on upcoming hair trends.   With over 40,000 attendees things can get crazy. Fear not, our hair loving friends…  The Hair Nerds...

  What is a hair show without a little friendly competition? Students to Hair Veterans can participate in these hair battles held at the biggest west coast hair show.   Students ( Juniors ) Sunday, January 29, 2012 Located in the Regency Ballroom BC, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel Cannot...

  Steve Elias was born in Southern California, but relocated to Mexico for most of his childhood. After heading back to the United States, Steve completed cosmetology school while finishing high school. After apprenticing at Festoon, a Vidal Sassoon Salon in Berkeley, California, Steve...