Sonic Boom: Dyson Supersonic Chicago Event
Dyson took to Maxine Salon in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood to celebrate the launch of the Dyson Supersonic blow dryer with top editors and influencers from the windy city.
by Jamie Newman
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Blend Game: Keune's Blend Launch Party Celebrates New Styling Line and Education Tour
The launch of Keune Haircosmetics’ new Blend styling line was celebrated with an explosive party in Atlanta, followed by the kick-off of the line’s corresponding education tour the next day.
by Jamie Newman
How-To: Men's Cropped Haircut
This cut is a timeless men’s style to have in your arsenal. Learn how to recreate the look with help from Andis.
by Staff
Bridal Hair Collection from Truss Professional
Truss and Paulo Persil combined technical expertise with Truss’ styling line to create a range of looks with dazzling hair accessories.
by Lauren Quick
Diary of a Beauty Editor MAKEOVER: Balayage Using Miami Beach Bombshell Lightener from GKhair
MODERN's Associate Editor, Jamie, took to Silvio Mato's chair, owner, colorist and stylist at Ricci Kapricci salon in Chicago, to try out GKhair's new Miami Beach Bombshell blue balayage lightening powder.
by Jamie Newman
2 How-Tos: Blonde & Pink Strobing Using Matrix SoColor
Matrix U.S. Artistic Director Danielle Keasling shows how progressive the SoColor line can be, demonstrating multiple finishes on two very different models—one with a more classic and luxe finish, and one with a fun, fashionable look.
Beauty is Free by L'ANZA's Creative Team
To celebrate the launch of the new Vibes color line, the L'ANZA Creative Team of Matt Swinney, Ammon Carver, Leah Freeman and Natasja Keizjer abandons traditional salon techniques in favor of free-form creativity.
HOW-TO: Give Your Client Height At The Crown
MODERN challenged James Pecis, asking him to show how Swept Up (which he refers to as his “new favorite product IN THE WORLD”) can be used to create immediate volume at the crown.
Color Transfer: Using Three-Color Palettes to Enhance Shape
Aveda Artists Lupe Voss and Tristan Morrison create graphic color transitions that emphasize bold, futuristic cuts.
COLOR CORRECTION: She Let Me "Play" With Her Hair
Jessica Love (@jessicaa_lovee) of The Woodlands, Texas, revealed her artistic abilities through this color correction by creating an astonishing masterpiece. Love actually approached this client outside of the salon stating that she had a vision. "I got inspired and couldn't help myself but to ask if she'd come in and let me play with her hair," says Love. "We clicked instantly and booked an appointment." Here's the how-to.
Healing Good: Repairing Formulas and Restorative Color
Making sure nails are in a healthy condition to be lacquered is just as important as the manicure itself.
by Jamie Newman
Shag Revival: Cutting and Styling the Season's Hottest Shape
If 2016 was the year of the lob, this year spotlights the modern-day shag.
by Jamie Newman
Delicate Daydream: Boho-Inspired Styles + Accessories
For its newest collection, Pink Pewter worked with stylist Aurilla Goldsmith to develop elegant, boho-inspired looks showcasing the versatility of its hair accessories and jewelry.
Salon Pros Started the Year Right at Face & Body Midwest 2017
The 2017 Face & Body Midwest Spa Conference and Expo connected pros to brands and education that offered business and beauty inspiration for the year ahead.
by Elizabeth Jakaitis
Urban Luxe: A Collaborative Collection Celebrating Chicago
A team of talented stylists, salon owners and members of Cosmetologists Chicago collaborated to develop Urban Luxe, the 2017 Cosmetologists Chicago photo trend focusing on architecturally inspired hairdressing.
MAKEOVER: Softening Lines To Create A Cool blonde
Lauren Kovalick (@laurkhair) of Bombshell Salon (@Bombshellsalon), Ellicott City, MD, says her guest "came to us with a grown out ombre that had really harsh lines. Our goal was to create a more organic balayage of blonde and her natural with cool tones running thru the ends.” Here she shares the details for this makeover.
Makeover: Color Melted
Coryn Eyring (@corynneylon_hair.) of Charles Scott Salon (right outside Cleveland, Ohio) says her client "came in with level 2 hair, in her words 'not black', and brassy orange ends. She begged me for an ashy/natural level 6/7 root. She did not want to see any red, which is always a task."