As most colorists know, red can be challenging. Shade selection, formulating and maintaining the color has stumped many a salon pro. Cossondra Kaeding, a Redken Brand Ambassador and color expert, shares her top five tips to making the experience great for both the colorist and client.
Naturally, the way to approach short hair for a color service is different than that of medium or longer lengths. Short hair has its own set of best practices.
Julie Kandalec is the real deal in the nail world. She has done just about everything as a celebrity manicurist including fashion week, editorial and advertising campaigns and red carpet. Here she gives her top tips on working with celebrities as well as some of her favorite (and not so favorite) moments in her 20 year journey.
What do you look for when creating a fade? Barber Freddy Razo says that a perfect fade can be assessed by hair density, texture and bone structure.
The journey from blonde to red can be interesting. Learn how to introduce your client to the new shade, as well as charge for it. This post comes with a warning!
Salon management software keeps your client information and financial data safe and secure while reducing the risk of fraud and theft.
by Rachel Kossman
Along the way, the colorist ran into some 'at-home' color that wasn't quite so temporary. See how she met this challenge and learn her formulas and process.
And a secret few ingredients. Get the formula and some color wheel smarts that helped a colorist achieve this correction, and fast.
Human Trafficking is a $150 billion industry and, last year, salons and spas were the number-one venue for human trafficking. Get educated on the signs.
As a salon owner, you know that great service isn’t the only reason why clients choose where to get their hair done. It’s the environment and ambiance of the salon from the moment they walk through the doors. How do you create that memorable experience?
When was the last time you entered a business and felt a sense of bliss and peace the moment you walked in the door? Michele Pelafas, a leading interior designer in the spa and salon industry for more than 20 years, says the modern definition of luxury encompasses much more than furniture and finishes.
This client, used to a natural look with classic blonde highlights or balayage, decided to try something fun. Get the details for her new pastel pink finish by George Johnson.
Daniel Mora creates amazing transformations using tasteful foil placement and uncomplicated formulations, allowing the client to style her hair to let the color pop or disappear. This makeover is perfect example of his technique.
This client spent a year not taking care of her hair and using products not designed to care for color treated locks. One of MODERN's favorite stylists came to the rescue.
Have big dreams for the year ahead? Help manifest them by organizing your thoughts and setting intentions with these mindfulness musts.
Tony Odisho gave MODERN Senior editor a hair makeover just in time for the holidays. Read all the details on this extension transformation and his top tips for color matching and blending tape-in extensions.
Top talent unites in New York City for inspiration, education and an editorial photoshoot at MODERN SALON's Artist Session Influencer Series.