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Australian movie star Margot Robbie is our June/July 2018 cover star! Check out this issue to see her best blonde bob looks and her favorite haircare tips.
See what celebs make our “The Best In” list for their standout manes.
Make a mane statement this season with gorgeous metallic-hued hair!
Get inspired by your favorite celebs red carpet mane moves!
Sophisticate’s is giving away over $7,000 worth of this season’s latest and greatest beauty products and tools in the June/July 2018 issue. Check out our Big Beauty Giveaway to enter for a chance to win fabulous swag!
The hottest must-have products for this season are right here. Get in the know and grab yours today!
JCPenney Salons and The Salon At InStyle At JCPenney gives us the rundown on how to wear this season’s hottest haircolor.
’70s glam never seems to disappear completely, and why should it, when it looks this good? Celebrity hairstylist Danielle Priano created this gorgeous mane look on Martha Hunt, and was inspired by the Disco era. The side volume is awesome, as is the texture. This is one trend we hope stays alive!
Photo: Instagram.com/daniellepriano.
Singer Dua Lipa showed off her too-cute bob cut on Instagram and we heart, adore and are coveting it. Not quite blunt, the few subtle layers thrown in there give it a little flick of texture and make it totally swoon-worthy. We can see dressing this up, sleeking it out, adding curls and doing oh-so-many pretty profiles with this cut.
Photo: Instagram.com/dualipa
It’s spring so let’s have some fun! We love these three looks from our friends at Metropolis Hairdressing, in the United Kingdom, making our weekend even more fierce! “I wanted to create a collection that was universally appealing,” says Ceri Cushen, Colour Director. “The aim was to craft styles that would excite clients while still inspiring our hairdressing peers. The feel for the shoot came from George Michael’s iconic “Fast Love” video and the way it combined dark gothic elements with an edge of fantasy, while still being utterly beautiful to watch. I loved his use of colour and wanted to recreate that in my collection.” That she did!
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1 BLONDE WITH DARK BROWN PEEK-A-BOO Love this choppy, layered look that fringes over the forehead—don’t you?
2 GREEN GREEN! Chop, chop—creative sparks are flying with this Emerald-City vibe.
3 IT’S ABOUT THE HAIRCOLOR Precision cutting makes this edgy look one for our daring fashion-forward sisters!
OK—you’ve got the cut and color, but you want to style your mane in some fab ways at home. Right? Sophisticate’s Hairstyle Guide to the rescue! Our new issue, on newsstands now, features a wonderful section with great how-to info that is quick and easy to follow. Already a home styling pro? Well, then you’ll want to check out our hundreds of looks you can recreate yourself, or have your favorite salon pro do. Easy breezy. Check us out today—hope you love, love, love!
Caramel. Toffee. Milk chocolate. So many delicious colors are woven into this pretty mane by salon pro Scott at JCPenney Salon in Burton, MI. We love the blend of shades that blend so perfectly together. It’s beyond sweet!
As a beauty pro, where do you get your inspiration for all the new looks, new colors, new, new, new everything clients will ask for this season? Thousands of professionals just like you get their info at the source—America’s Beauty Show! April 28-30, 2018 is when Chicago becomes the center of beauty for the world.
Come to America’s Beauty Show for The Runways @ ABS with the very top-of-the-crop of creative artists, ignite your color career at ColorFest, learn more to earn more with best-in-class education and product knowledge. Shop 400+ exhibits for everything you need to stay on top of your game…new hair color launches, new nail shades for summer, the tools that will make you amazing. They are all there to wow you!
Get more info and register at americasbeautyshow.com!
Kimberly Caldwell reveals her secret to great lashes–some of them are fake! And so easy to do! Just watch…
Hair by James Cornwell
Iva Bella Salon, Warrenton, VA
Embrace the beauty of your natural curls with this easy-going coif. Voluminous, curly strands are pulled to the back and the top half is plaited into a fishtail braid. The remaining hair is left out for a flirty silhouette.
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Natural curly girl Emmy showed off her fabulous spirals on Instagram, with a nod to all those gorgeous mane curves. Texture is a popular trend right now, so if you, too, enjoy curls, go ahead and let them unfurl! Just remember to keep them moisturized (Aunt Jackie’s Curls & Coils Quench Moisture Intensive Leave-In Conditioner is a good product must-have) so they always look fresh and pretty.
Lucy Hale does it one more time. Not only is she queen of the wavy bob, but now she’s gone and done the prettiest shade of rosy-gold pink. Even if it is temporary, we still heart, love, want, lust, wish, need to have it. #LucyStrikesAgain
Carrie Underwood, Lauren Alaina, Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Kelly Clarkson, Florida Georgia Line, Alan Jackson, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Midland, Maren Morris, Jon Pardi, Bebe Rexha, Thomas Rhett, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Brett Young.
That’s the list of performers you get to see tonight on the ACM Awards, happening live in Las Vegas. Carrie is opening up the show with her new single “Cry Pretty.”
Not only is the music going to be awesome, but we’re very much looking forward to the red carpet, where country’s best and prettiest stars will be doing the walk of glam.
We’re getting our country music on. Join us!
And we’re feeling all sorts of floral patterns and bright colors and pretty blonde hair. Can you tell? That’s the cover of our latest issue, which is on sale at newsstands right this very minute. You can see Margot’s other looks inside, as well as tons of other celebs–we’re not afraid to name drop: Lucy, Michelle, Katherine, Khloe, Emilia, Katy, Shailene, Dove, Selena, Kelly, Taylor, Saiorse, Kaley and even Sebastian, Timothee and Harry (among others!). More? Okay. Free beauty products to win, global hair collections, colors that make you stand out and colors that look like you were born with them, Instagram nail artists and cuts so cool ice would melt just being in the same room. Got you all worked up, don’t we? Spring into action and go get this issue. You’ll love it!
Hair by Tracy Nikolai
JCPenney Salon, Appleton, WI
Go with something fun and trendy with this cool upsweep. Golden-blonde tresses are styled into several knots going down the center of the head to create a Mohawk silhouette.
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So how does Camila Mendes of Riverdale get her raven locks so smooth and silky? The star revealed her secret mane weapon, along with a big beauty announcement… “So excited to reveal that I’m partnering with John Frieda Hair Care for an awesome new campaign! I’ve been using their Frizz Ease Extra Strength Hair Serum since I was in fifth grade, so this partnership truly is a perfect fit.”
Photo: Instagram.com/camimendes
Hair by Amber Kelley
Hair Artistry by Amber Kelley, Kansas City, MI
A luscious bronze base is the perfect pairing for the rose-gold dipped tips of this glamorous mane. Locks are spun into effortless curls that tumble beyond the shoulders.
Photo: instagram.com/amberkelley
It’s April, and thoughts of summer are starting to seep through, aren’t they? For Lucy Hale, she’s already ahead of the game, having lightened up her dark locks into a summery shade of blonde. If you’re thinking of adding a little sunshine to your own tresses, talk to your color pro about how you can do it without damaging your mane. Maybe some strategic highlights instead of all-over color? A bronze hue instead of platinum? So many options for looking beautiful this summer!
Photo: Instagram.com/lucyhale
Looking to change up your long-hair? Why not try one of these fab looks…from Blaze Salon in Cedar Rapids, IA, and William Wesley Salon & Day Spa in Davenport, IA. Photography by Tom Carson.
1. PRINCESS PULL BACK
Butterscotch-waved tresses are styled into large, defined curls for texture, and tucked and pinned as shown.
2. BOHEMIAN BRAID
Hair is split and rolled into a two-strand twist-inspired braid to frame the face. If you’re handy you can try it yourself, or have your favorite stylist give it a whirl!
3. LONG & CURLED
Dare to be glamourous with this look. Simple and sexy, hair spills from an off-center part and is curled at ends. Tease crown for a little more luxe volume.
Our new issue is on the newsstands and we have hundreds of beautiful hairstyles that you’ll simply fall in love with for Spring! We also showcase some trending haircolor looks like this beautiful Ultra Violet look from the pros at JCPenney Salon and The Salon By InStyle At JCPenney. Hope you love!
Red-heads heat up the style scene! For this coif, created by Michayla Sierra from JCPenney Salon in Visalia, CA, shiny, ginger-spiced strands free-fall past the shoulders, ending in luxurious, bouncy curls on the end.
Photo: Instagram.com/@the.colorqueen.
Hair loss in women can be caused by poor diet, stress, post-pregnancy, menopause and damage from over-styling. If you’re seeing a lot more hair loss than normal, it’s time to nourish your hair follicles to help prevent further hair loss. How do you feed your hair? With essential vitamins and minerals. To make life easier, you can find everything you need with Viviscal Extra Strength Hair Growth Supplements.
It’s April and that means it’s the beginning of special occasion season–proms, weddings, parties and all that fun, gorgeous stuff. So that means it’s time to start bookmarking and saving potential looks. And here’s your first one! Sofia Carson looks beautiful with flowing hair swirled into big curls with just the right amount of volume. Add in perfect brows, a peachy makeup palette and a dress to swoon over, and your special-occasion look is set. Thank you, Sofia!
Photo: Instagram.com/sofiacarson.
From all of us at Sophisticate’s Hairstyle Guide to all of you…we wish you a joyous and beautiful Easter Sunday filled with love!
Have you picked up our new issue of Sophisticate’s Hairstyle Guide featuring Margot Robbie on the cover? If not, you’re missing some fabulousness! Our regular Clip & Snip feature includes hundreds of new hairstyles and haircolor looks for you to choose from. More? We also have lots of free beauty products you can enter to win today, how-to-hairstyles, celebrity features, the latest on haircolor and much, much more. We’re at all the major retail outlets! Send us a note on Facebook or Instagram with your picture with the magazine and you might be selected to appear on our social network.
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Who can resist the style statement a lux bob makes, like this look styled by Matthew Sithira of JCPenney Salon in Pleasanton, CA. Decadent chocolate locks are snipped into a volume-packed, asymmetrical bob with subtle layers throughout. The outer-most layer and the lengthy tendrils in front are effortlessly curled for added texture.
Photo: Instagram.com/@matt_stylist.
We all need a great colorist in our beauty arsenal, and The American Board Of Certified Colorists can help you find one. Just head to haircolorist.com and click on “Find A Haircolorist” to locate a board certified color pro in your area. Are you ready for your next mane adventure? Of course you are!
Hair by Dusti Ricker
Wanderlust Hair Art Studio, Joplin, MO
A hickory-brunette base is the perfect choice to show-off the subtle pops of light blonde and soft rose of this mane. Tresses cascade just past the shoulders in perfectly executed beachy waves that help this coif look glam!
We’re starting to see more sleek and smooth styles on the red carpet, and we have to say: we don’t hate it. Beachy waves will forever be in our style portfolio, but there’s something about a shiny, silky look, like Shay Mitchell’s ponytail vibe. Created by celebrity hairstylist Andrew Fitzsimons, it’s an iconic look we’re more than happy to add to our repertoire.
Photo: Instagram.com/@andrewfitzsimons.
Ooh…we love Sundays. Why? Because E’s The Royals is on. And, who better to rule than the beautiful 52 year-old model/actress Elizabeth Hurley! The drama series, in it’s fourth season, focuses on the tainted politics and family issues behind those palace dwellers. Tune in…you may love!
Well kind of. This is the last weekend our issue of Sophisticate’s Hairstyle Guide featuring Selena Gomez on the cover is on sale…because our new issue hits newsstands this coming week. Did you pick up your copy of Selena? If not, you’ll for sure not want to miss it. We have hundreds of fab hairstyle ideas, haircolor looks and haircuts you will definitely want. So…click off your phone and hit the newsstands…before it’s too late 🙂
Sultry waves of gold are always a hair hit! Strands cascade from a deeper colored root in bombshell curls that tumble way past the shoulders in effortless layers. Created by Jailen Funyak from JCPenney Salon in Clarksville, TN.
Photo: Instagram.com/@jailenfunyakhairstylist.
Hair by Traci Laster
Salon 315, Dalton, GA
Caramel and chocolate are always a hit combination. A dark root seamlessly turns into a gorgeous butterscotch-blonde as tresses fall. The darker root allows for more time between coloring and more styling opportunities.
Today is a good day. French fashion and beauty house Kenzo officially debuted its La Collection Memento N°2 campaign today–and it stars Britney Spears! Shot by famed photographer Peter Lindbergh in L.A., the singer is shown in a variety of looks, all with her long, blonde locks flowing beautifully. Love seeing her looking so absolutely fabulous! #BritneyForever
Jennifer Lopez. Big volume. Great texture. Probably the only time we’ll tell you it’s okay to brush out your curls (as long as you do it gently). Let’s top all that off with a gorgeous makeup palette. We are so in love right now…
Photo: Instagram.com/chriappleton.
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