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THE MOB EDIT
The MOB Edit is your elevated source for balayage education, modern blonding technique, formulation support, and stylist-approved product recommendations. From lived-in color trends to behind-the-chair troubleshooting, we break down the artistry and the strategy so you can create seamless blends and confident results—every time.


Why Your Instagram Isn't Bringing in Clients (And What to Post Instead)
Your Instagram feed is full of beautiful hair. So why isn't your chair full of clients?
The problem isn't your talent — it's your strategy. Most hair stylists are posting for other stylists, not for the clients they actually want to book. Pretty photos aren't enough. You need content that builds trust, answers real questions, and tells people exactly how to book you.
Read the full post to find out what to post instead. 👇
Jeni Weeden
3 days ago7 min read


Stop Mixing 5 Shades to Get One Result
If you’re mixing five shades to get one result, you’re doing too much. In a packed salon day, complicated formulas don’t feel creative—they feel chaotic. Great color comes from clarity, not complexity. With a streamlined system like SOHO, you get true-to-tone results without the guesswork, so you can work smarter, faster, and still deliver beautiful, consistent hair.
Julie Painter
Apr 203 min read


10 Ways to Optimize Your Instagram to Attract High-Paying Balayage Clients
Struggling to attract balayage clients? Discover portfolio tips and Instagram strategies that turn followers into high-paying bookings.
Jeni Weeden
Apr 154 min read


The Power of Neutral : True Tone. No Fight.
Master the art of neutral hair color with SoHo’s true-to-tone shades. Learn how to build balanced warm and cool formulas, enhance grey coverage, and create effortless, natural-looking results using reliable neutral series that work with every canvas—not against it.
Julie Painter
Apr 102 min read


The Consultation: And How to Crush It Every Time
Master the art of the hair consultation and set yourself apart behind the chair. Learn how to confidently assess client goals, analyze inspo photos, determine realistic outcomes, and set clear expectations for maintenance, lifestyle, and results.
Julie Painter
Mar 183 min read


Welcome to the SOHO Diaries
The SOHO Diaries started as a way to explore the Masters of Balayage SOHO color line… but like most good ideas, it evolved. Somewhere between formulas and foils, it became a running commentary on what it takes to make beautiful hair in real time. Hair color is having a moment, but also a mild identity crisis. We survived the dramatic high-fashion and high-contrast era. We perfected lived-in balayage. We convinced clients that ash is not a personality trait. And for those of u
Julie Painter
Mar 122 min read
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