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2018 Mother’s Day Makeover Contest
When Lisa Gear entered the beauty industry—after a long career in fashion, no less—she landed on the Paul Mitchell Academy for schooling precisely because of its dedication to giving back. Gear continues to prioritize her altruistic proclivities through consistent collaboration with the local YWCA in Liberty Township, Ohio. In fact, the inspiration for Lunatic Fringe…
2018 Spring and Summer Trend Forecast with Kati Wheat
by Jane Stringham// This spring and summer, “the ‘80s are back.” But with just one caveat: “it’s not Vidal Sassoon again—people need good haircuts they can live with, live in, and go.” That is to say, LF guests won’t be slaving, molding and sculpting to recreate in-salon looks. Instead, the work happens once—in the salon,…
Stylist Spotlight: Writing Stories in Hair With Lauren Lavigne
by Jane Stringham// St. George stylist Lauren Lavigne’s journey to the beauty industry began with a stint in college theater. Her early foray into stage and television acting is fitting, really, because Lauren takes to heart the notion that, “you’re writing a story in someone’s hair.” And it’s true! For Lauren, the science behind crafting…
In-Salon Fusio-Dose Treatments: Bespoke Blends for Problem Hair
by Jane Stringham // At Lunatic Fringe, our stylists are also mixologists. And while we’re not talking craft cocktails, you can enjoy the lasting benefits of Kérastase Fusio-Dose treatments in the time it takes to order a drink: five minutes. The key is in Kérastase’s powerfully active concentrates, which your stylist will hand-select after a…
Valentine’s Day 2018: Gift Guide and Styling Tips
by Jane Stringham// Medieval sweethearts, like Lancelot and Guinevere, traded locks of hair as tokens of love. While we don’t advocate chopping off a chunk of your Lunatic Fringe-styled tresses this holiday, we do subscribe to the notion that gifts can act as stand-ins for their givers. In the same way that antique combs—embellished with…
