
How to Build a Sustainable Beauty Career Without Burning Out
LifeSpa leader Ali Yanez explains why strong mentorship, predictable income, meaningful recognition and the right work environment help beauty professionals build careers that last.
The time has come, dear Modern readers, for the vote! Forget the 2008 election -- the 2009 Laurel's Bridal Hair Challenge is where the real action is and we want to know what you think. You've seen the six very different styles, now you can vote for your favorite.
The time has come, dear Modern readers, for the vote! Forget the 2008 election -- the 2009 Laurel's Bridal Hair Challenge is where the real action is and we want to know what you think. You've seen the six very different styles, now you can vote for your favorite.
Below, we have a finish shot of each 'do. Click on the photo or the caption, and you can check out more finished shots (side, back and front views), plus the step-by-step of how it was done and a video with Laurel and each stylist.
You can vote three different ways:
- Find us on Facebook/modernsalon
- Send us an e-mail at mhill@vancepublishing.com
- Add your vote in the comments section below
Voting will be open until Monday, November 9th. We'll announce the winner on November 10th in Tuesday's Daily Style Watch newsletter.
Let the games begin!
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