Alyson Osterman

Managing Editor

aosterman@allured.com

Phone:1-630-344-6076

How Vernon François Stays Inspired in the Salon

What’s inspiring Redken global consultant Vernon François (@vernonfrancois).

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Global Hairstyles That Will Take Your Clients Around the World

The John Paul Mitchell Systems artistic team sources inspiration from across the globe for its latest compilation.

Photographer: Jess Richmond; Set Design: Kendyll Legier; Hairstylist: Jamie Brice; Wardrobe Stylist: Altorrin McIntyre; Styling Assistant: Luciano Sandoval Jr.; Makeup Artist: Karina Milan; Producer: Austin Klein

How 'Queen' Naeemah LaFond is Changing the Industry

Beauty Launchpad’s managing editor Alyson Osterman-Kerr shares what’s on her mind this month.

Hair: Ashley Brown/Sam Villa Ambassador; Art Director: Teresa Romero; Photography: Nico Norsdström/Obsidian and Blush; Tools: Sam Villa; Makeup: Tanya Ortega and Leticia Tapia; Wardrobe: Michi Lafary/Obsidian and Blush

4 Hairstyles to Try on Your Textured Clients

Sam Villa, Teresa Romero and members of Villa’s eponymous artistic team share four unique hair looks designed for each model’s individual texture.

Courtesy of John Mosley and John Paul Mitchell Systems

Art is Everywhere: 5 Things Inspiring John Mosley

What’s inspiring John Paul Mitchell Systems artistic director John Mosley (@popular_nobody).

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5 Things Inspiring Zach Mesquit

What’s inspiring Wella Professionals chief blonding officer Zach Mesquit (@thezachmesquit).

Liv Murphy; courtesy of Liv Murphy

Best Practices for an Effective Vivids Consultation

Beauty Launchpad shines the light on artists you should be following on Instagram. This month it is New York-based Liv Murphy

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What’s Inspiring Masters of Balayage Founder and CEO Ryan Weeden

Five things that keep this pro inspired to create some seriously swoon-worthy hair.

Hair: Team Twins Hair & Beauty (@teamtwinsNL); photography: Petra Holland (@petrahollandfotografie); makeup: Darien Touma (@darien_touma_makeup_artist); styling: Annet Veerbeek (@annetveerbeekstyling); products: (Goldwell @goldwellbenelux, Hairtalk @hairtalknederland)

Hair Inspo Your Quirky Clients Will Love

Netherlands-based salon Team Twins thinks out of the box for their latest collection.

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6 Things Inspiring Paula Peralta

What’s inspiring Paul Mitchell artistic director Paula Peralta (@thepaulaperalta).

Hair: Brendnetta Ashley; Makeup: Amy Galibut; Photographer: Shan Benson; Model: Chloe Yu

Less is More: 3 Effortless Hairstyles to Copy ASAP

“There’s something so beautiful about hair that looks like it took little time to create."

Hair: Tippi Shorter; Makeup: Ashunta Sherrif; styling: Wouri Vice; Photos: MARK

3 Pop Star-Inspired Hairstyles Your Clients Will Love

Tippi Shorter imagines an event-filled day in the life of a pop star with these stunning hair looks.