Kana Ishii

Licensed Cosmetologist

Kana Ishii is a Licensed Cosmetologist in the US and Japan, currently based in Beverly Hills. With more than 18 years of experience, she specializes in hair styling and coloring services such as balayage. Her work has been featured in Elle Girl Magazine, Cosmopolitan Magazine, and Modern Salon Magazine. She has also worked at major events, including The Academy Awards. Kana has won several hair competitions at some of the biggest beauty expos in the world such as the International Salon and Spa Expo and the Premier Orlando International Beauty Event.

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How to

Spike Your Hair

The spiked hair look is a popular style for men and women with short hair. You can achieve this classic style by selecting hair products that will offer hold and volume. You can then learn how to create a spiked hair loo...

How to

Liberty Spike Your Hair

Liberty Spikes is a way of styling your hair into thick, upright spikes like those on the Statue of Liberty's crown. If you are a punk, are making a costume, or just want this cool hairstyle, check this out. Note: Libe...

How to

Do a Hair Wrap

Hair wraps are an easy and colorful way to decorate your hair by winding a thread or ribbon around a braid. This hairstyle was especially popular in the 90s, but they've never really gone out of style, so you can rock on...

How to

Look Beautiful

Every girl is beautiful, but sometimes, that's hard to remember. To look and feel your best, make sure that you're staying hydrated, eating a healthy diet, getting enough sleep, and exercising. Practicing good hygiene ca...

How to Style Your Hair into a Mohawk or Liberty Spikes

Spike your hair to make it stand up and stay upMohawks and Liberty Spikes are two versions of a classic punk hairstyle. They both start out as strip of hair running from the center of your forehead to the nape of your n...

How to

Clean a Round Hair Brush

Round hairbrushes are great for drying your hair and removing tangles, but can often become filled with matted hair and get a little dirty. To remove the hair, simply pull it away from the brush with a comb, cut it free,...

How to

Remove Hair from a Brush

Hair tends to build up in the bristles of your hairbrushes, which might look gross but is easy to remedy. You can quickly remove the hair by hand or using a comb, then wash your brush with shampoo to get rid of any gunk ...

How to

Choose Hair Color for Skin Tone

If you've looked in the mirror lately and thought you look drab or washed out, or if you have a lot of gray hair making your complexion look dull, it might be time to reevaluate your hair color. Rather than blindly choos...

How to

Do 60s Hairdos

The 1960s was known for fun and glamorous hairstyles that were characterized by a lot of lift and volume. At the beginning of the decade, short, volumized bobs were popular. Tall beehive updos and other voluminous styles...

How to

Clean Hairbrushes and Combs

Brushes, like any other beauty tool, get dirty over time. If your brush is getting a little messy, it may be time for a good cleaning. Brushes and combs can usually be cleaned with a mild cleanser and a toothbrush. If yo...

How to

Use Wax on Your Hair

Hair wax is a versatile styling product that can create a wide range of looks. It will hold almost any hairstyle in place, and can create messy bedhead looks, spiky styles, and neatly groomed sleek looks. You can also us...

How to

Determine Hair Porosity

Porosity is a fancy term for how much moisture the strands of your hair can take in and retain. It really comes down to the cuticle, which is the outermost layer of hair that’s constructed with thin, overlapping cells....

How to

Use Jojoba Oil to Enhance Dry Hair

Jojoba oil comes from an herb that grows in the middle of the desert. This amazing oil is usually used to treat and condition hair and skin. If your hair is dry and damaged try incorporating jojoba oil into your beauty r...

How to

Get Glitter Out of Your Hair

Glitter hair and glitter roots are super popular looks right now, but it can be hard to get all that glitter out once you’re ready to go to sleep! You can use an oil mask to loosen up the glitter and then wash it out w...

How to

Get the Wet Hair Look

If you want to capture the "wet" look you've been seeing on celebrities, never fear; it's not very difficult to recreate. It only takes a little bit of prep, and then you'll need to add some kind of product to create the...

How to

Grow Out an Inverted Bob

Inverted bobs are a fresh, super popular hairstyle, and you can look gorgeous with one! But when it’s time to grow it out, it can be a challenge. Knowing how to style it as it grows out prevents you from getting that m...