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Galleries|Articles|Nov 24, 2014

Symphonic Structures

This black and white collection is a celebration of hair’s shine, shape and femininity. “The Symphonic woman is classic, classy and timeless. She is fashionable and everpresent,” says Alexandra Newman-Sandowsky, a stylist at ...

by Elizabeth Jakaitis
Style|Articles|Nov 24, 2014

2014 AMA Trends: Lobs, Texture and Bold Lips

Awards shows are one of the best ways to gauge trends. Chances are that you'll have a couple clients coming in with something they saw on the red carpet at the 2014 American Music Awards, so make sure you beat them to the punch and stay on ...

by Lauren Quick
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Career|Articles|Nov 24, 2014

Un-fad Your Diet

People like to believe in something and belong to something, and in the weight loss industry that feeds into a series of fad diets, each one with its die-hard fans. They’re vegans or Atkins people or South Beach skinnies. But a book ...

Galleries|Articles|Nov 24, 2014

Holiday Allure

Ted Gibson, who coifs countless celebrities, treats every client as if she is a star prepping for her red-carpet moment. For many women, that red-carpet moment might be during the holidays and, more traditionally, New Year’s Eve.

by Elizabeth Jakaitis
Galleries|Articles|Nov 24, 2014

Diaphanous

Educator, mentor, business owner, stylist and trend columnist Tracey Hughes values balance in all of her collections. In Diaphanous, it’s all about the delicate placement of intense hues within explicit forms. "The exquisite, ...

by Elizabeth Jakaitis
Color|Articles|Nov 24, 2014

HOW TO: Blonde Mohawk

 Kait Marie  (@kaitmariehair), a hair and makeup artist from Kenya, now based in LA and NY, created this blonde mohawk that really caught our eye.  Here she offers the HOW TO: Step 1 :  Apply Redken Flash lift ...

Color|Articles|Nov 23, 2014

HOW TO: Icy Silver

Terry Savas (@terrysavas) of The Edge Hair Design, Roseburg, Oregon, really nailed this icy silver finish. "Clients like Sophie are far and few between," she says. "Creating change and fun colors is something I love to do.  I ...

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Style|Articles|Nov 22, 2014

PATRICK CAMERON: A Quick Updo

 MODERN caught up with famed updo artist and  Wella  Platform artist Patrick Cameron, yes, THE Patrick Cameron, as he was teaching a m aster class at the Wella Studio in NYC. He offered a quick demo on one of his favorite ...

Career|Articles|Nov 21, 2014

Tips on the Trend: Casual Cool Braids

What do the Hunger Games, Coachella, and Frozen all have in common? Fantastic braids! And based on trends on the Spring/Summer 2015 runways, braids are here to stay. This season, braids are all about adding a cool-girl twist that can be worn day ...

by Elizabeth Jakaitis
Cut|Articles|Nov 21, 2014

The BIG Makeover

before shots  Model/actor Elizabeth Decker was looking for a big change. One of MODERNS favorite artists, Melissa Meacham (@roguehairstudio) jumped at the chance and transformed her with this dramatic cut and color that she calls ...

Style|Articles|Nov 21, 2014

How-To: Create a Versatile Part on Short Hair

Shorter styles are popping up across the board for men and women, so being able to create a part that is versatile is a handy skill.David Boyd of the Sam Villa ArTeam uses a Sam Villa Signature Series Razor with 9-Gap Texturizing Blade and Sam ...

by Lauren Quick
Style|Articles|Nov 20, 2014

5 Tips to Style a Modern Bouffant

Michael's Salon and Day Spa in Centerville, Ohio shared their latest look: a retro bouffant up-do with a modern twist. This hair is all about volume and softness. The team at Michael's gave us their tips to achieve the ...

by Elizabeth Jakaitis
Color|Articles|Nov 20, 2014

Reviving Color with Malibu C

Emily Savage(@emilyhairdesign) shared this ‘after’ photo of her client who came in with colored hair that was dingy and dull.  “You’ll notice in the first picture an orange cast caused by hard water build ...

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