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
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
The winners of the 5th Spanish Hairdressing Awards, launched by Club Fígaro were announced, recently. The biggest event in the Spanish hairdressing calendar began with a red carpet and the Figaro catwalk, where 15 nominees showed off their ...
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
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 ...
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 ...
Aimee J'Adore (@aimeejadore), owner of Aimee J'Adore Salon, Portland, Oregon was named "Best Hairstylist" at the Portland Fashion & Style Awards last year and has been the Brides Choice Award winner for the last 5 ...
Curly hair may be a challenge for those unfamiliar with unique texture, frizz and the effects of humidity. “Even if you have products and tricks that make naturally curly hair look great, stylists and guests alike seem to always be on the ...
This sophisticated plait was designed by UNITE UK Artist Natasha Pearson and demonstrated at the UNITE Global Session in San Diego, CA , October 5-6, 2014.Prep the hair with a light spray of Unite 7 Seconds Conditioner and then apply from ...
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
As a former long-distance runner and a gymnast, Casey London Keeter was accustomed to a regular schedule of working out. Now 38, married, a mom to daughters aged 9 and 3 and the busy manager at Intrigue Salon in Atlanta, Keeter still finds ways ...
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 ...
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
Aging hair can be determined in many ways, and according to AGEbeautiful there are five.Is your client experiencing hair aging? Just like a person’s skin, hair goes through five specific signs of aging, says AGEbeautiful. They are: ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...