To Beard or Not to Beard… That is the Question Speaking of The Bard, he did have a pretty impressively curled mustache paired with a short and tight beard style. One might say that The Bard’s beard style reflected emotional strength with an artistic flare. A beard speaks even when the man is silent. Whether
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Hair Type: Everything You Need to Know
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: What the Heck is My Hair Type? We spend a tremendous amount of time identifying our skin type, analyzing t-zones, and sifting through a sea of products and ingredients… Our face is the first thing people see, you know. We allocate far less time, however, to assessing our hair type,
The Science Behind Hair Color
Is hair color really a science? Turn on E! News, browse a few articles in Vogue, or scroll down your Instagram feed, and you will find an abundance of hair colors. From platinum blonde to midnight black, from mermaid teal to rainbow ombré, we often use hair color as an accessory. When done right and
8 Life-Changing Tips From the 2019 Create and Cultivate Conference in New York
We had the amazing opportunity to attend the Create and Cultivate Conference in New York during spring — yes, NY in spring! Create and Cultivate is an online platform and an offline conference where women inspire one another to turn their lives into their dream careers. We learned SO much and were so inspired by
5 of Our Favorite Second Day Hairstyles
Washing your hair every day takes a lot of time and effort. Plus, it’s not even good for your hair to over-wash it. Having an arsenal of easy secondary day hairstyles will help you stay stylish without spending all your time showering and blow drying your hair. 5 Easy Breezy Second Day Hairstyles Sick
Meet Teela Spears, Cosmetology Instructor at Avenue Five Institute!
Get To Know Our Rock Star Team Here is another feature in the series we’re calling, Get To Know Our Rock Star Team, where we’ll get a chance to pick our Instructors’ brains. Proudly introducing Teela Spears, a very special cosmetology instructor that has been sharing her love and passion for the industry since 1988. Q: Why do
Wedding Hair and Makeup Forecast for 2017
Professional makeup artists; fresh graduates of a cosmetology school in Austin, TX and similar learning institutions; and other workers in the beauty industry look at the fashion runways for clues on upcoming trends. If you’re a makeup artist who works with brides and women attending special events, you simply have to catch these shows or
How to Choose Models for Your Hair Portfolio
When building your portfolio as a hair student, it’s important to carefully consider who you use as a model to make sure that your work is represented well. While many people may volunteer, not everyone who wants a great hairstyle is going to be a good hair model. That said, finding the right model can
#IamAVisualArtist
#TeamAve5 is a united family. We support each other and we applaud our successes and accomplishments, and that is why we’re coming together, along with the entire industry, to support the #IamAVisualArtist campaign. This empowering campaign aims to petition the Bank of England to add Vidal Sassoon’s name BACK onto the nominations list of those
Look What's Trending in Hair Fashion in 2015
You certainly don’t have to be a celebrity to be interested in the latest trends in hair fashion in 2015. Anyone who is interested in a change (and being fashionable) can experiment with new cuts or styles.  If you’re a hairstylist who wants to remain cutting edge, you’re encouraged to stay abreast of what’s popular