11 Pro Hairstylists and Salons Offering Online Hair Tutorials Right Now
Stay-at-home orders may have us relaxing our daily routines, embracing our best lounge life, and generally being a little looser with our hair. But as we get further into this "new normal," we’re definitely craving that salon touch. As grays I never knew I had take root, and my hard-fought ash tones start to lose their luster, thankfully, like many other salons across the country, my neighborhood Chicago favorite The Meraki Room is offering hair tips, tutorials, and product recommendations on Instagram. And, with plenty of brands and hairstylists all jumping in on the action, there’s never been a better time to brush up on your styling skills.
Whether you need some help laying your wig, guidance with an all-out color transformation, or pointers on how to freshen up your braids, Here are 11 of our favorite salons and hairstylists that are offering free content on social media to help you through it all. (Oh, and don't forget to show your local spot love by buying a gift card for that post-social distancing transformation or reaching out to find out how you can best support your favorite stylist.)
Missio Hair
Looking for hairstyle inspiration? Tips on how to create long-lasting beachy waves? Maybe a guide on how to oil-train your hair? Missio is here to help. The brand shares weekly tutorials on its Instagram, and more in-depth videos on its YouTube channel. Each one breaks down everything you need to know into super easy steps, with legit, professional-looking results. We especially love founder Lorin Van Zandt’s miniseries on styling kids’ hair — we’re totally stealing the seashell bun to try on ourselves, though.
Bleach London
If it’s fun, fearless color you’re after, then you'll want to check out Bleach London's tutorials to give a vibrant new mood to your stay-at-home hair. These dye jobs aren't for the faint-hearted, but if you're into greens, pinks, purples, and other unicorn hues, this is your spot for all the details on how to finesse these colors at home. Bleach also provides tutorials on its blog, while on IG there’s a mash-up of cool color stories and posts. Plus, the team regularly hosts virtual "Hair Parties" on Instagram — a recent one featured Maisie Williams and Pixie Geldof dyeing their hair live.
Kahh Spence
Looking to upgrade your skills with wigs and extensions? Kahh Spence has got you. The genius behind Cardi B, Normani, Ella Mai, and Doja Cat’s crowns shares his expertise in fun tutorials for all to enjoy. Standout how-tos include a full glueless wig install for beginners, lace wig installs, and advice on how to handle U-Parts and clip-ins. He's even got a few videos about color on tap, too.
Jen Atkin Hair
No hair line-up would be complete without the genius of Jen Atkin. For expert tutorials and super helpful tips and techniques, she’s one of our go-tos. With a two-part Instagram series on how to cut your own hair (mini trims only — save your major cut for the salon), along with her take on couch (not beach) waves via her platform ManeAddicts, Atkin shares even more instructional videos, tips, and trends from across the hair community, making her account ideal for hair inspiration and developing your skills.
Kayley Melissa
Braids, curls, and mussed-up waves are hairstylist Kayley Melissa’s jam, and with her weekly hair tutorials, she offers up fresh techniques to try. Challenging herself to create "the hardest braids on Instagram" for her four-part series, Kayley shares the tricks she’s honed to help us all learn to braid better. We’re also totally here for her "Cute Hairstyles To Wear In Quarantine" video, ideal for Zoom dates.
Elle Bangs
For toning, coloring, and cutting classes, hairstylist and blonde specialist Elle Bangs offers up her pro tips. Whether you're looking to trim your own bangs or color your roots at home, Bangs has detailed tutorials to help you do it well. There’s also a how-to on fixing brassy tones as well as treatment recommendations for healing your hair during lockdown. And, as a bonus, she shares a men’s haircut tutorial — handy if your guy (or really, anyone who likes the cut) is in need of a trim and willing to let you at it.
Ursula Stephen
Hairstylist, salon owner, and bonafide hair icon Ursula Stephen brings her A-game to the ‘gram with her own take on tutorials. Inviting us to sit in #Ursieschair, the stylist hits your timeline with all kind of hairstyling tips, like how to properly do your own relaxer, installing braids with extensions, how to add a drawstring ponytail, and more. Stephen’s tutorials really help broaden the way you can play with your hair during lockdown, and you'll likely come out on the other side with a few new skills to boot.
Hershesons
Noted British hair salon and brand Hershesons is posting daily tutorials and techniques from some of their top salon specialists. There's info about executing root touch-ups, toning your hair, even applying a root tint to your hairline. If you're looking for some styling direction, peruse through how-tos on techniques like flat waves — there's even a series on air-drying different hair types. If there's a topic you don't see covered, no worries — owner Luke Hersheson and his fellow experts do a weekly series called "In Conversation With," where you can ask them all your burning hair questions.
Ashley Streicher
If there is any family that will get you right in the beauty department, it's the Streicher sisters. Adored by the A-list, the LA-based salon owners bless their clients with their talents for doing hair, make-up, and grooming those brows to perfection. Of the three, Ashley Streicher is the hair queen, and she is offering up tips on how to handle your hair under lockdown. You'll find tutorials on how to style third-day hair, creating an 'S' wave with a curling iron, and even a how-to on some pretty "inside out" braids. She's also got a series on Instagram Stories called "Stay Home Hair," full of quickie how-tos, product recommendations, and tips.
Josh Wood Color
Maintaining and freshening up our dye jobs at home has major challenges, but thankfully hair maestro Josh Wood has an answer for every color conundrum. With the help of his salon experts, Josh shares a bunch of super-useful how-tos and tips, ranging from how to cover roots, shade matching, and maintaining blonde hues. Plus, Wood regularly blesses the timeline with regular Q&A sessions. There’s also a series he calls #dotrythisathome, featuring simple, pro-approved styles like the messy topknot and an easy beach wave.
Kiyah Wright
Kiyah Wright offers up major hair moods with her high-energy videos. In her IGTV series, the hairstylist lends her expert advice on wig laying, installing and styling, kinky-curly clip-ins, executing celeb-inspired styles, and more. She also shares easy cover-up tips for tackling those grays that may have popped up over the past two months.
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