How-To: This Girl Is On Fire!
GIRL ON FIRE. (See below for the before shot) Toni Rose Larson, owner of Hairitage Salon (@Hairitagesaloncarlsbad) loves turning "chemistry into art," she says. "What is this particular head of hair capable of ...
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Gone With The Wind Re-Created
On December 15, 2014, it will be 75 years to the day since the World Premiere of Gone With The Wind, that classic legendary movie, the most celebrated in movie history based on Margaret Mitchell's bestseller book. The Paramount and Stateside ...
6 Foundations of Elevation in Haircutting
Hairdressers can feel stuck in the haircuts they are most comfortable with. What keeps them stuck is the fear of an unfavorable outcome when stepping outside of those few haircuts. Ironically, the way to move past that fear and unlock creativity ...
How-To: Violeta Sombre
Miriam Ortega (@studio410artonhair), owner and hair artist of Studio 410 in Dallas, Texas, created this gorgeous multi-dimension purple blended color design. "Melissa was a dull, virgin brown," says Ortega. "We took her to a ...
TRANSFORMATION: Fried To Pretty Dimension
Miriam Ortega (@studio410artonhair), owner and hair artist of Studio 410, located in the heart of the "bishop arts district", in Dallas, Texas, had an opportunity to help a new client and help she did. "Amber came in with an ...
Beard Baubles: Ornaments for Beards
You didn't mis-read that headline. This is a real thing. Remember flower beards? Well, a time to have flowers, a time to ornament (turn turn turn) and all that. What would the holidays be without festive beards adorned with ornaments? ...
by Lauren Quick
The Rules Of Blonding
MODERN's good friend Marcus Byerly, based in Knoxville, Tennesse, is a blonding expert. Here he shares his thoughts on the "Rules Of Blonding":Ice blonde is trending all over the beauty industry right now, but how do you ...
HOW TO: Dark Cherry
Dark Cherry by Amanda Perkins Amanda Perkins (@aperky) of Platinum Salon Tampa (@cassandraplatinum) created this "dark cherry" finish that caught our eye on Instagram."This new guest, a beautiful mom of 1 year old twins, ...
The New Look of Modern: Spring/Summer 2015 Trends
“The hair this season is all about the modern day woman. It doesn’t really reference another time. It’s simply a beautiful, modern look. And that’s been the theme in all three cities. It’s very real. When I look at ...
by Elizabeth Jakaitis
80s Comeback: Renee Africa for Unite Creates a Mash-Up of Color and Cut
At the Unite Global Session 2014, held in San Diego in early October, Unite Senior Artistic Director USA Renee Africa staged an 80s comback.‘The inspiration for this look is a real mash-up of 80s inspired fashion, modern ...
by Anne Moratto
Dressing Up the Undercut
Asymmetry and undercuts remain a hot trend for women, both as bold style statements and clever means of handling an unruly shape or texture. However, Pureology Artist and Redken Certified Colorist Andi Scarbrough recognizes the challenge this ...
by Elizabeth Jakaitis
A Dip Disaster Overhaul
Steven Kahn from SalonSk (@salonsk) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania did a major overhaul on this unfortunate ombre."The client came in with a bleached copper tone dip ombré. For the first step, I balayaged the hair from the nape to the top of ...
by Anne Moratto
Thinking Above the Beard
Well-groomed beards are becoming a mainstay for many celebs and everyday guys, but don’t forget about what’s on top! Here are a few bits of hairspiration for your clients.
by Elizabeth Jakaitis
5 Steps to Getting the Perfect Chignon Bun
Chignon buns are the perfect classic look- they look great on everyone because they frame the face, and they are easy to achieve as long as you have the right tools. Celebrity Hairstylist and Rowenta Beauty Brand Ambassador Josue Perez provided ...
The Ultimate 'American Horror Story' Makeup Transformations
We knew Jan Bonito was one to watch the moment we stumbled upon his stellar Maleficent recreation for #ModernHalloween. Over the past few weeks, the makeup artist from Ergün Tercan European Salon in Denver, CO, has put his makeup skills to the ...
by Chandler Rollins
CHOOSE BEAUTY: Matty Conrad
Hometown: Victoria BC CanadaCareer other than hairdresser: Bartender Professional Mentor: Kathy Simon, founder of the Mekka System Last book read: How to Win Friends and Influence PeopleInstagram-er you follow: Mark-Jason Solofa ...
by Anne Moratto
HOW-TO: Strawberry Sorbet Hair Color
Utah native Zachary Norman (@hairstorybyzach) decided to move to New York City to focus on education and not surprisingly landed at Arrojo Studio where education and inspiration is practiced on a daily basis.At Arrojo, Norman is an ...