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Join host and Artistic Director of Paul Mitchell® Professional Hair Color, Colin Caruso, as he hits the road in a webisode series that celebrates the craft of hairdressing, explores community and fuels creativity.

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“As hairdressers, we understand that there is no better way to connect to a community than to explore it with the people that make it beautiful, and that is what Style Trip does.”
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Colin Caruso
Artistic Director
Paul Mitchell Professional Hair Color
Explore your

Community

Get to know the local scene, from inspiring locations to business owners and artisans who influence their community.

Celebrate your

Craft

Get an insider’s look at the hair industry’s top talent doing what they love, while sharing creative ways to find inspiration and foster authenticity.

Discover your

Inspiration

Explore unexpected places that challenge salon professionals to seek inspiration around them that will fuel creativity and elevate their craft.

Ep. 01 Oahu + The Big Islands

JPMS Co-owner Angus Mitchell, son of legendary hairstylist Paul Mitchell, takes you down memory lane in this special episode of Style Trip. Join host Colin Caruso and guest artist Heather Ka'anoi as they reminisce with Angus about Paul Mitchell and his life in Hawaii.

Travel from Paul's original house in Waimanolo to his favorite restaurant Buzz's to the Awapuhi Farm, which grows the awapuhi ginger used in John Paul Mitchell Systems' hair care products. Watch as these Artistic Directors discuss haircut and hair style inspirations at Paul's Diamond Head house, then bring their vision to life with an oceanside haircut and styling by a waterfall!

Next stop on Style Trip Episode #2 for John Paul Mitchell Systems Artistic Director of Professional Hair Color Colin Caruso: Santa Cruz. Known for its laid-back vibes, surf culture and as a creative haven for artists, athletes and businesses, the beach town of Paradise Park welcomes Colin and the Paul Mitchell team.

Locals, including surfboard maker Ashley Lloyd Thompson, muralist and tattoo artist Mike Espinosa, and salon owner David Adams, share their love of their crafts through the community they call home.

John Paul Mitchell Systems Artistic Director of Professional Hair Color Colin Caruso explores the pristine beaches and laid-back lifestyle of North County Carlsbad in California with the help of husband-and-wife salon owners Kelly and Brooklyn Cardenas.

In Episode #3 of the Style Trip webisode series, the Cardenas take Colin and Artistic Director Heather Kaanoi around town, including Brooklyn's favorite stop for a cup of coffee and a tour of their first-rate hair salon.

John Paul Mitchell Systems Artistic Director of Professional Hair Color Colin Caruso is joined by Editorial Director Noogie Thai in the scenic setting of northern Colorado.

In episode #4, they explore the vibrant town of Fort Collins, which is full of local eateries, pubs, boutiques and home to brewing company New Belgium (where Colin and Noogie found hair color inspiration on tap!). Fort Collins is also the home of Studio Be Salon, which is the first Paul Mitchell Focus Salon in the area. See the salon's beautiful interior and watch how they transform their guests' hair.

In episode #5 of Style Trip, small town vibe meets city environment!

Artistic Director of Professional Hair Color Colin Caruso is joined by Editorial Director Noogie Thai in the community of Springfield, Missouri to visit and collaborate with two Paul Mitchell Salons: A Valeria Boss Salon and Blu Skies Salon.

In episode #6 of Style Trip, we're having snow much fun!

Artistic Director of Professional Hair Color Colin Caruso is joined by Editorial Director Noogie Thai in the community of Burlington, Vermont to visit and collaborate with Indigo Salon and Burton Snowboards.

Episode #7 of Style Trip heads to the largest city in Canada's Québec province: Montreal.

Artistic Director of Professional Hair Color Colin Caruso is joined by Paul Mitchell Artist/MVRCK Barber Samantha English and Fern the Barber to explore this capital of culture. Watch as they take in the lively sights, bond over the love of hair and re-create an urban artform in hair!

In episode #8 of Style Trip, series host and JPMS™ Artistic Director of Professional Hair Color Colin Caruso and JPMS™ Editorial Director Noogie Thai visit Houston, Texas, and the highly successful Orlando Salon, named for its charismatic and social-savvy owner, Orlando Rodriguez.

Paying forward his success, Orlando frequently gives back to his community with free makeovers, contests and giveaways, and brings that generosity to the episode with an emotionally charged before-and-after for a special young woman.

In episode #9 of Style Trip, series host and JPMS Artistic Director of Professional Hair Color Colin Caruso and JPMS™ Artistic Director Paula Peralta visit Ojai, California. This small city is northwest of Los Angeles and is known for its boutique hotels, recreation, hiking and local organic agriculture.

Colin and Paula talk clean ingredients and sustainability with John Paul Mitchell Systems CEO Michaeline DeJoria, and also enjoy visiting Grove Manager Tim Arlon at Ojai Olive Oil, strolling through the local farmers market and breaking bread with vegan chef Bonnie Stoilkovich (@zumaorganic) to honor the ingredient story found within the new Clean Beauty products from Paul Mitchell®.

Video Preview Image Ep. 01 Paul Mitchell Origins Oahu + The Big Islands
Video Preview Image Ep. 02 David Adams Salon Santa Cruz, CA
Video Preview Image Ep. 03 Kelly Cardenas Salon Carlsbad, CA
Video Preview ImageEp. 04 Studio Be SalonFort Collins, CO
Video Preview ImageEp. 05 A Valeria Boss Salon / Blu Skies SalonSpringfield, MO
Video Preview ImageEp. 06 Indigo Salon / Burton SnowboardsBurlington, VT
Video Preview ImageEp. 07 Boudoir Salon / Rock’s Barbershop Montreal, Quebec Canada
Video Preview ImageEp. 08 Orlando SalonHouston, TX
Video Preview ImageEp. 09 Clean BeautyOjai, CA