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There's Only "Big Name" Education at ISSE Long Beach
The amount of education that is offered at the International Salon and Spa Expo (ISSE) is better than ever this year. Along with professional education classes in hair, nails, skin and business, there will be a number of stage presentations featuring the biggest names in beauty.
5 Tips on What NOT to Do to Win a Competition
Want to learn what NOT to do when going for the WIN in a hair photo competition? A champion shares his top 5 tips here.
MAKEOVER: Killing the Brass For A Bright Ashy Blonde
This client wanted to get rid of the brass and turn ashy! Here's the how-to.
5 Fitness Apps for 2017 Hairdressers
Healthy Hairdresser identifies 5 apps to help you get your year's fitness program in gear.
HPV Vaccination Update
Get the facts on the HPV vaccine, just re-endorsed by U.S. cancer specialists.
5 Tips To Becoming A Great Hairdresser/Colorist in 2017
John Moroney, Creative Director and Vice President of Kao Salon Global, shares his top five tips on becoming a great haidresser/colorist.
How-To: Pastel Orchid Blends From Pretty Pink to Smokey Lavender
Using Vivids XL, Pravana's new extra large tubes of top Chromasilk Vivids colors, Presley Poe created this stunning color, as well as the makeup and wardrobe styling.
by Elizabeth Jakaitis
How-Tos: 3 Cool Winter Blonde Looks to Customize for Clients
Matrix Celebrity Stylist George Papanikolas provides how-tos for three different winter-appropriate blonde looks. Cool tones are key!
by Elizabeth Jakaitis
Is 2017 Your Year to Go Independent?
All across the nation, thousands of salon professionals are taking control of their entrepreneurial goals by moving to a salon studio. We connected with four rock stars at Sola Salon Studios who are killing it, showing us that going independent is working for them.
Top Trends at the 2017 Golden Globes
At last night's Golden Globe Awards, natural texture dominated the runways, while playful trends like elaborate braids and bold nails added pops of interest. Scroll through to see our favorite looks of the night!
by Elizabeth Jakaitis
Matrix's Nick Stenson & George Papanikolas Style Simone Biles & Aly Raisman for the 2017 Golden Globes
Matrix Artists Nick Stenson and George Papanikolas styled Olympians Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, Madison Kocian and Conor Dwyer for the 2017 Golden Globes.
by Lauren Quick
White Waves: Cool, Platinum Blonde
These cool tones are brought to you by the talents of Monika Quatrano who shares her simple formulas.
by Anne Moratto
Healthy Hairdresser Hero, Megan Reynolds: Overcoming Adversity, Staying Positive and Giving Back
Megan Reynolds and her story inspired so many of our readers when we first shared it. We wanted to update her story, as she continues to recover, grow and greet each challenge with positive, forward thinking.
by Anne Moratto
The First 50
Modern Salon blogger and beauty industry leader Patrick McIvor shares the three things that led to his success in his career.
Going For Zesty Copper
This client arrived with about four inches of regrowth (natural level 7) and some existing highlights which were originally copper. Get the formula for this touch-up.
CORRECTION: Brassy To Rooty Blonde Melt
Jackie Priore (@countjackula_hair) of Public Salon and Shoppe, Arlington Heights, IL., says this first time client was looking for something lighter and brighter. Here Priore shares the details for this correction: