Artist Spotlight
Brendnetta Ashley, the Editorial Eye Earning Her Place at NAHA 2026
A look at Brendnetta Ashley, the editorial stylist whose conceptual work landed her among the 2026 NAHA Editorial Stylist of the Year finalists.
Artist Spotlight: Candy Shaw, the Balay Lama Who Taught America to Paint Hair
Candy Shaw, founder of Sunlights Balayage and NAHA Educator of the Year, is touring the country in 2026 teaching French cutting and balayage to pros.
Brooke LeMasters, the Small Town Colorist Who Won NAHA 2026
Brooke LeMasters took home the 2026 NAHA Haircolor title from her salon in small town West Virginia, and her story is worth your time.
Artist Spotlight, Jaye Edwards and the Future Proof Colour Movement
Jaye Edwards built EdwardsAndCo into a global colour and education force, teaching stylists a future proof philosophy that keeps clients in the chair.
Artist Spotlight: Gabriel Samra, the Miami Master Teaching the World to Balayage
Gabriel Samra built a global education empire from his Miami salon, from Olympic styling to TRUSS ambassador to masterclasses in over 40 countries.
Jayne Matthews Is Teaching the World to Cut Hair With Nothing but a Razor and Intuition
Meet Jayne Matthews, Edo Salon co founder and razor cutting educator whose face framing petals and organic shags changed how stylists see texture.
Artist Spotlight: Sammie Jones, the Arizona Colorist Teaching Through the Chair
Sammie Jones built a loyal following on real color education and dimensional work in blondes, reds, and brunettes from her chair in Peoria, Arizona.
Artist Spotlight: Briana Cisneros, the Renegade Behind the Bixie
Wella Global Ambassador Briana Cisneros built Renegade Royals to teach stylists razor work, transformations, and the art of finding their own voice.
Maggie Semaan Takes Editorial Stylist of the Year Again at NAHA 2026
Montreal artist Maggie Semaan wins Editorial Stylist of the Year a second straight time at NAHA 2026, proving editorial mastery is a discipline you build.
Kellon Deryck and the Art of the Flawless Install
Kellon Deryck went from sweeping floors to styling Megan Thee Stallion and Taraji P. Henson. Here is what working stylists can learn from his rise.
Artist Spotlight, Mirella Manelli and the Business of Teaching Stylists to Win
Mirella Manelli built a global education platform teaching stylists balayage, extensions, and the business skills the industry forgets to teach. Here is her story.
Jack Martin, the Gray Hair Whisperer Turning Color Correction Into Art
Jack Martin built a global reputation taking clients to flawless silver. Here is what working colorists can learn from the way he approaches correction.