Your guide to the perfect beach waves, no ocean required!

Colorist Stephanie Hodges has built a massive following on Instagram. Here, she talks about why she carved out a shades-meets-braids niche, what you need to know to get expensive-looking color + how putting what you want out into the world can net you success.

Colorist, salon owner and industry darling Larisa Love has cemented her claim to color fame on Instagram with an endless stream of inspiration, insider knowledge, behind-the-scenes shenanigans, and straight-to-the-point formulas and techniques.

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we chat with Vasquez about his Latin roots, how he got his start in hair and how his heritage informs his hairstyling.