Lance Shannon (@hair.by.lance) a balayage and color expert based at Society Salon, Los Angeles, CA. says "My client came to me with a desire to be as platinum as I could make her. She was a natural level 8 and had about 2 inches of ...
Doesn’t it seem like every other week a social media platform is announcing a big change? You know what they say – out with the old, in with the new! This time around, it’s one of our faves, Instagram!Instead of posts showing ...
Hello Everyone,I am so excited to share with you guys what I have learned in the past couple weeks!I started a new phase three weeks ago. We have learned concave layers, triangular long layers, ombre, and balayage. Triangular long layers was a ...
For this year's Met Gala, Kristen Stewart rocked an edgy Chanel ensemble with bold silver eye makeup, dark smoky liner, and an edgy, raw hair look. Stewart's hair was styled by Adir Abergel for Pai-Shau. It was ...
Last night's Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute in New York City, or the only Monday we look forward to the entire year, set the scene for gowns and garbs following (more or less) this year's theme ...
Providing answers to hair challenges is a stylist’s main priority. However, there’s one problem many salons have yet to regularly address—thinning hair. Although carrying a line of products for thinning hair is a good start, ...
David John (@davidjohnla), an in-demand colorist at Sally Hershberger in Los Angeles, performed a color correction, resulting in a perfect platinum.On the roots: Clairol 7th Stage + 40 volume (with 4 packets of powder)After that was rinsed ...
IN EVERY ISSUE OF MODERN, on our social pages and websites, we make a concerted effort to balance the range of styles and colors we feature—bobs and bangs, but also mohawks and undercuts. Gray coverage and balayage, but also pastels and ...
When we think about all the things we need—or would like—to do to meet our goals, it can be overwhelming. But if we can focus or decide on one simple step or change—an easy, achievable, action to be healthier or more organized ...
For Sonya Dove’s first collection where she independently created the looks in their entirety from start to finish, she wanted the cut and color to take center stage—popping against soft, angelic backgrounds, fashion and photography. ...
Lucie Doughty, Paul Mitchell global editorial director, looked to 1980s patterns, graphics, contrasting colors and abstract shapes for her color inspiration.“Today, it’s perfectly acceptable to have some blue or pink hints in the ...
by Elizabeth Jakaitis
At the most recent Artist Session (MODERN’s photoshoot workshop) several of the artists reached deep into their bag of tricks to “dress” the hair for a variety festive occasions. Some of the artists who had attended in the past ...
by Elizabeth Jakaitis
“I’m really sorry, but you won’t be able to take this ride,” Jennifer heard a young woman saying in a kind and professional tone of voice. “The seat restraint doesn’t fit.” Jennifer looked around Hershey ...
An International Trainer for Paul Mitchell, Paula Peralta (@hairbypaulaperalta) hand-painted highlights using Paul Mitchell SynchroLift.The blushing rose tone was created with Paul Mitchell The Color XG: 2 oz of HLP + 3.5" Red ...
It seems like the whole world has gone crazy. Every day the news is jam packed with not just bad news, but with horrible tragedies you can’t even wrap your mind around.Then, there’s us. Our friends, family, loved ones, employees ...
by Heather R. Smith
On April 11 at Salon Capella in Studio City, CA, an invited audience of salon professionals was introduced to Oway organic hair color, care and styling products, along with the professional salon product offerings from Simply Organic ...
Haute Texture by Douglas Carroll Salon in Raleigh, North Carolina showcases contrasting textures, by combining sleek and shiny strands with otherwise curly, untamed manes.Hair:Douglas Carroll David (images 1, 2, 5, 6)Jordan Carroll David (images ...