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Style|Articles|Nov 12, 2014

The Pulled Back Ladder Braid

Looking for a fresh, new braiding technique? The "pull back ladder braid," coined by Sam Villa, Redken artistic director and founding partner of Sam Villa, takes only five minutes and makes a major statement!The Braid:1. Take a slice ...

by Chandler Rollins
Extensions|Articles|Nov 12, 2014

Chemical-Free Sombré Using Extensions

Hair extensions are well-known for creating length and volume, but the results achieved by adding hair extensions are limitless! One of the greatest services stylists can provide to clients is chemical-free color. With a variety of color options ...

by Chandler Rollins
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Style|Articles|Nov 12, 2014

How-To: High and Sleek Pony

Make ponytails glam and chic this holiday season! When time is of the essence, a complicated updo isn't always feasible, but a pretty pony might be the answer to your client's (and your!) holiday party needs. Pureology Artistic ...

by Lauren Quick
Color|Articles|Nov 12, 2014

Chunking: The New (Old) Trend

Jason Backe, haircolorist supreme, is ready to embrace a new (actually old) color design. "In an era of Ombre and Balayage, as I scroll through instagram, Im starting to feel like it all looks the same," says Backe, co-founder of the ...

Color|Articles|Nov 12, 2014

FORMULA: Go For It Red

Brenda Kent (@Brendaloveshair), a stylist/colorist at Avanti Salon and Spa in Abilene, Texas, decided to GO FOR IT on her blonde client. MODERN found her when she tagged us on instagram (thank you) and asked her for more details.Here she offers ...

Career|Articles|Nov 11, 2014

All About Ponylights

Move over, babylights— there's a new highlighting technique in town! Ponylights, or feathered highlights that brighten up the hair around the face, might be the next big hair color trend. From application and service to pricing and ...

by Chandler Rollins
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Color|Articles|Nov 11, 2014

FORMULA: Plum Violet...Nice Selfie!

Although we usually do not post "selfies", this fantastic post by Heidi Marie Garrett (@heidimariegarrett) just had to be shared. When we tracked her down for more info, she adds that she was thrilled with how well the Matrix color ...

Style|Articles|Nov 10, 2014

Style of the Moment: The Timeless Bouffant

The Timeless Bouffant is loose and romantic, a modern-day take on a classic look. Learn how to create this Style of the Moment in just a few easy steps with L’Oréal Professionnel hairstylist Drew Schaefering.

by Elizabeth Jakaitis
Color|Articles|Nov 10, 2014

FORMULA: Shaggy Blonde

Robin Warriner (disheveled_elegance), co-founder of Lakshmi Hair Studio, Philadelphia, Pa., created this gorgeous shaggy blonde that we found on instagram.Here Warriner shares the formula on her natural level 8 client: Step 1: Lift the hair ...

Color|Articles|Nov 10, 2014

FORMULA: Nice Ice

Whitney Vite (@whitvite) of the Nicholas J. Salon and Spa in South Bend, Indiana,  went icy for Maria's (another hairstylist in the salon) color. "We usually go icy white all over with the color," says Vite. "She had more ...

Color|Articles|Nov 9, 2014

HOW TO: Deep Violet Color Melt

Alisha Fultz (@alisha0488) of First Choice Haircutters, Riverview, Florida, took about 8 hours to complete this powerful deep violet color melt. "I wanted to do it safely to leave the clients hair in good condition," she says. "I ...

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