A few years ago, when the economy was crumbling and clients began to space out appointments, requests for ombre color quickly began to rise—allowing clients to stay on trend while stretching their color investment. The category of no-chip, ...
by Elizabeth Jakaitis
Winter is coming and as it gets colder many of your clients will be questioning to themselves, “To beard, or not to beard.” Do you experience clients coming in for beard consultations? Prepare now, because you’re likely to ...
Sure, you have probably heard of the many factors that can contribute to skin aging -- environmental pollution, ultraviolet radiation, excess alcohol or drug consumption, etc. Even if you think you are doing everything right in the fight against ...
Throughout the ages, women and men have done some really bizarre and ultimately disturbing beauty rituals to achieve good looks – and even today people are going as far as using flesh eating fish to eliminate dead skin or fire treatments ...
Proper makeup brush maintenance is crucial for keeping your brushes looking pristine and clean. Here are some tips you should follow when taking care of your brushes:Tip 1: Get rid of any cracked make-up and keep your trays clean. Everything ...
“Nailebrity” Elaine Watson is the VP of marketing and global education director at Star Nail. Watson also judges high-profi le nail competitions, works on-set for editorial and runway events, and has her fingers on the pulse of ...
by Elizabeth Jakaitis
Want the opportunity to be published? The process just got a little easier with First Chair's Student Submissions section. Take a pic of your best hair style, nail or makeup design, a look from a hair competition or an image from a ...
by Elizabeth Jakaitis
Managing lift with deep, dark haircolor is not a simple task; don't let anyone tell you any differently. Breakage is a huge concern, but Josie Sanchez, master stylist at Dop Dop Salon in NYC, was able to transform her own hair from ...
by Lauren Quick
by Elizabeth Jakaitis
There is great gray coverage that still reflects plenty of light and shine in this beautiful brunette finish. It was achieved using new Koleston Perfect INNOSENSE, a hair color offering an innovative dye technology. It reduces the risk of ...
Lisa Power Salon has just released its signature looks for the fall 2014 season. The looks were inspired by the cut out trend currently seen on fashion runways. The entire Lisa Power Salon team worked with the models to create three classic ...
The saying, “get your beauty sleep” is no joke, says Mario Russo, owner & lead stylist of Salon Mario Russo in Boston. The industry veteran of over 30 years shares that some of the best beauty tricks can be done while ...
Manuel Mon, a style master, salon owner, award winner and platform artist based in Oviedo, Spain, is one of the most inspiring avant garde hairdressers working today. MODERN just wanted to share a handful of his most spectacular finishes, but ...
Linh Phan (@bescene), one of MODERN'S favorite artists, created this peek-a-boo color design that has caused quite a stir on instagram. Here Phan offers the HOW TO: Step 1 : Create a classic graduated a line bob haircut. Step ...
Marilyn Cole, an Artistic Advisor for Aloxxi and owner of Elektrum Hair Studio in West Hollywood, California, is a color specialist. She has learned over the years that the color experience can and should be very different in the professional ...
A good blowout is a key skill for stylists, and a good brush-up (pun totally intended) is always helpful. Mirian Lima, master stylist at Dop Dop Salon in NYC shares a few tips for a bouncy, shiny, flawless blowout that lasts. First: ...
by Lauren Quick
Beauty Changes Lives.The American Association of Cosmetology Schools is a network of more than 900 schools dedicated to providing excellence in beauty education and to champion a message of “Beauty Changes Lives.” Being a ...
by Lauren Quick