The trio of experts on a panel at Salon Digital Summit discussing the business of getting personal on Instagram included stylists Christina Kreitel and Christopher Smith, and Natalie Boos, director of marketing for the Business of Balayage.
Every day, our editors scour Instagram to find the best, most beautiful and inspiring hair. From tutorials to edgy cuts, bold colors, intricate updos and transformations, our page is dedicated to YOU. We aim to showcase your talents while also featuring others whose work might help you along your hair journey.
Here are 10 looks and videos we loved during the week of October 29-November 5.
Trend flash number one—bobs and lobs will remain strong as we head into 2019. Trend flash number two—look for two new bob textures—smooth as glass and slightly messy with loads of volume!
This voluminous, textured style looks like an intricate braid, but it’s actually a series of simple, expanded twists!
When celebrity hair and makeup artist and social media guru Olivia Smalley @omgartistry came across a video tutorial on Instagram from @asil showing various people using a water bottle to curl hair, she knew she had to test it out for herself. The results are stunning!
Goldwell's William Wilson offers his tips and tricks to have a successful show or photoshoot.
Letting go of a team member is never easy, but sometimes it is necessary in order to maintain the culture and a positive environment in your salon. Here are some things to consider before you terminate an employee.
by Kati Whitledge
After narrowing countless entries down to five finalists, we asked the five talented stylists to create a New Year’s Eve, little-black-dress-appropriate submission. Now we need YOUR help choosing the winner of Slay Belles.
Fall in love with CHI this season! Farouk Global Board Artist Rocky Vitelli, share his formulas for fall colors featuring CHI Shine Shades liquid color and more to spice up the season.
by Staff
Big, bigger or biggest? What size is your salon personality?
Power outages, team members in labor and unwelcome critters--owners share their most unusual experiences in the salon and how their teams dealt with the challenges.
It's the best kind of magic, it's #hairdressermagic. Find out how this stunning shade was achieved.
by Staff
Satin Smooth recently unveiled LUX Foil Sheet Masks for the face and under eye. These foil-backed masks are triple layered, with soft touch white tencel fabric to provide a cool touch, while the foil forms a barrier to seal in body heat and deliver the optimal amount of serum to the skin for superior results.
by Staff
Adriana Fournier knows a lot about beards. “I live in Portland,” laughs the American Crew educator. “Everyone here has a beard!” She also shares beard know-how with colleagues in classes across the country and has encountered many beard-related situations along the way. Here she addresses six of stylists’ most frequently asked questions about beard design and grooming.
Here are two full, feminine and flattering upstyles, perfect for the holiday season and well beyond, courtesy of the creatives at Living Proof.
Sometimes all it takes are a few deft twists to create a fresh and flattering braid hairstyle!
The votes are in, and MODERN SALON is proud to recognize and celebrate the great work, creativity and passion of students and “newer talent” stylists and barbers.
by Staff