For most of the country this time of year, the snow is just beginning to melt, and citizens look forward to the prospect of wearing tee shirts next month. In Florida, however, Spring is in full swing, and Summer is just a few degrees away. Thus, we have to be a little ahead of the curve on what the [...]

When most people use the words "Instagram Influencer," it's usually accompanied by an eye roll. However, in a world with so many voices to hear, especially on social media, sometimes someone with a bit of influence is exactly what we need. This is definitely the case in the beauty industry, and there are literally hundreds of hairstylists who [...]

Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday in plain English, is the last-hurrah of those who participate in the Catholic tradition of refraining from excess for the 40 days leading up to Easter Sunday, known as Lent. In modern times, even for those of us who don't partake in Lent, Mardi Gras is a day dedicated to good food, drinking, and excess [...]

Popularized in the '70s and '80s, perms (or, permanent waving, if you're proper) have seen many forms over the years. Though the style is less prominent than it once was, there has been a resurgence in the demand for permanent waves recently, amongst a rather surprising demographic. Young men, from late teens to early thirties, are hopping on the [...]

Need a refresh, but don't have the time and/or money to sit in the salon for a full transformation? Well, perhaps a few carefully-placed highlights around your face are the answer! Recently, bold face framing highlights have become a staple of "beachy" balayage, and with Spring right around the corner, it might not be a bad idea to look [...]

As Black History Month comes to a close, we musn't gloss over the strides that African Americans have made in the beauty industry. From the days of Madam CJ Walker (who, in 1905, was the first person to invent and sell hair products for African American women, and who then went on to become the wealthiest self-made woman of [...]