6 Questions for Salon AKS on their 20th Anniversary
As New York's Salon AKS celebrates its 20th anniversary, the salon's founders, Alain Pinon, Kao Hui and Susanna Romano share the strategies of their success.
by Stacey Soble
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Modern Salon and NaturallyCurly Team Up to Expand Curl Content with texture!
NATURALLYCURLY and MODERN SALON have expanded their curl content collaboration with the next phase of texture!, a print and digital resource for salon professionals featuring educational opportunities, the hottest trends and latest insights on what clients want from their curl expert.
by Elizabeth Jakaitis
MAKEOVER: Multi-shade to Silver Bleach Out
This client wanted to go from her current color to platinum. She arrived with 2-3 inches of level 6 regrowth with red panels and 1/2 head grown out highlights.
MAKEOVER: Gentle Repair For Broken Blonde
Crista Lydia Chavez a colorist at Platinum Hair Salon, Caldwell, Idaho, says her over-processed client "had been doing her hair at home, overlapping lightener each process. There was a lot of Breakage was at the ends and near the face frame." Here Chavez shares the details for this correction.
FAVE FORMULA: Get The Formula For This Gorgeous Red
MODERN checked in with Mark Leeson to get the formula for this gorgeous deep red. Here he shares, using all Goldwell colors.
Style Medium to Long Hair With HOT TOOLS' Extra-Long Barrel Curling Irons
HOT TOOLS' curling irons are now available with extra-long styling barrels. The barrels are 2-inches longer than standard barrel curling irons and allow all hair lengths to be styled, especially long hair.
NYFW: Finger Waves By Jon Reyman At Chiara Boni
Jon Reyman, using Olivia Garden and Aveda, created timeless finger waves for the Chiara Boni fall/winter 2017 collection, shown at the most recent NYFW. Here he offers details.
Spice Up Your Water
Adding natural foods to your pitcher of water will switch up the flavor to make hydration new and exciting!
Ryan Richman for MOP Creates Voluminous Tousled Curls with Lemongrass Volume Whip
Celebrity stylist Ryan Richman used the new MOP Lemongrass Volume Whip at the SAG Awards on Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams.
by Jamie Newman
HOW-TO: Bouncy & Frizz-Free '80s-Inspired Curls
Inspired by the pop stars of the '80s, these touchable, healthy, frizz-free curls will make your clients want to dance!
FW '17: Garren Creates a Double Top-Knot Look for Anna Sui
What happens when you get Garren on hair and Pat McGrath on makeup to collaborate on a look for whimsically fantastic designer Anna Sui? Well magic, of course.
by Jamie Newman
HOW-TO: Whimsical Face-Framing Fringe
This look was inspired by the perfect blowout, creating texture and movement to frame the face in the best way possible.
Announcing the Braids & Brides Top 5 Finalists!
After narrowing thousands of Braids & Brides submissions to our 10 semifinalists, they were tasked with creating a braided style. Our Artist Collective judges picked their five favorites! Take a look below to see who our finalists are, and stay tuned as they submit their best bridal work for their chance at the grand prize.
by Lauren Quick
HOW-TO: Smooth Braided Ponytail for a Casual or Formal Occasion
Inspired by the red carpets of Hollywood, this look by Living Proof's Michael Shaun Corby blurs the line between a casual and formal braid perfectly.
A Salon Owner Reviews New Technology that Entertains and Educates Clients
In an exclusive interview with Salon Today, Emilio Cornacchione, co-owner of Pittsburgh's Izzazu Salon Spa and Serata discusses his experience with Smarter Lifestyle Network, a new technology that entertains, educates and markets to clients, while creating a new revenue stream for the salon.
by Stacey Soble
5 Ways to Celebrate February as National Canned Food Month
Canned food has its own month and will not be ignored! Nutritious and easily transportable, canned food can be a key part of your healthy eating plan.
Spicy Auburn Color with Dimension and Shine
Alyssa St. Martin (@hairby.alyssa) of Mesa, AZ created a rich auburn color for her client.
by Anne Moratto