Artist Spotlight, Jack Howard and the Discipline Behind Balayage

Artist Spotlight, Jack Howard and the Discipline Behind Balayage

A look at Jack Howard, the colorist widely credited with bringing balayage to the UK, and what working stylists can learn from his approach to color and teaching.
June 24, 2026 — Matt Beck
Sal Misseri Built One of the Most Awarded Salons in the Country in River North

Sal Misseri Built One of the Most Awarded Salons in the Country in River North

With 17 NAHA recognitions across cutting, color, men and editorial, Sal Misseri of Reverie Salon in Chicago is one of the most versatile artists working today.
June 22, 2026 — Matt Beck
Artist Spotlight: Candy Shaw, the Balay Lama Who Taught America to Paint Hair

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.
June 15, 2026 — Matt Beck
Artist Spotlight, Jaye Edwards and the Future Proof Colour Movement

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

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.
June 15, 2026 — Matt Beck
Artist Spotlight, Mirella Manelli and the Business of Teaching Stylists to Win

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.