HOW TO: Big Bucks Blonde
Kimemily Pham (@excellenthairsalon) of the Excellent Hair Salon & Spa, Fremont, California met with "Veronica who was in desperate need of a color correction," she says. "She had a 2 inch band of natural level 3 out ...
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HOW TO: MODERN Ombre
Lily Duong (@hairbylily408) from Hair by LIly at Salon 88 in San Jose, California, created this gorgeous MODERN ombre that we couldn't ignore. Here she shares the HOW TO:Step 1: Ombré balayage with Redken Flash lift with 50 volume volume ...
HOW TO: Keeping It Fun But A Bit More Professional
Glam Iris (@glamiris) owner of LUX Salon, Stockton, California (@lux_salon) wanted to help bring her client back to a darker base without losing the fun colors. "She works in a medical environment and wanted something fun but still ...
How-to: Katniss Hunger Games Braid
The next movie in the Hunger Games saga, Mockingjay, Part 1 is coming to theatres on Nov. 21, 2014, which makes Halloween an ideal time to find your bow and arrow, strap on some tight, black clothing and perfect your Katniss braiding ...
by Lauren Quick
Bellus Academy Showcases Talent at San Diego Fashion Week
The talented professionals and students at Bellus Academy, the esteemed beauty and wellness education institution headquartered in San Diego, successfully executed Fashion Week San Diego’s “The Art & Beauty Behind Fashion” ...
by Stacey Soble
How-to: Gamora Ombre from Guardians of the Galaxy
While everyone else in the theater was wrapped up in the special effects (hi, tiny racoon that's actually Bradley Cooper and tree-guy who is The Rock) of Guardians of the Galaxy, we were ogling Gamora's flawless green complexion ...
by Lauren Quick
How to Add Lowlights to 3 Different Color Situations
Lowlighting hair can be unpredictable! Hair can become too dark, drab or the color may appear hollow. Determining the placement of lowlights for desired effect takes finesse and education. Pravana's Artistic Council recreated three ...
by Staff
HOW-TO: Dull Ombre to Colors of the Galaxy!
What a color transformation!Hair colorist Shonda Broadus (@shondabroadus) at Color Me RAD Salon in Beaufort, South Carolina, recently had a client come in with a faded, dull ombre with damaged ends. What's a hair stylist to do?Broadus wanted ...
by Staff
Behind The Scenes: November 2014 Cover Shoot
MODERN's October 2014 cover is a HIT with everyone. Not only is it beautiful on so many levels, but the artist responsible for the hair, Kien Hoang of the Umbrella Salon (San Jose, California) is a beloved owner, mentor and colleague. ...
Kid Color: The Compromise
Jillian LeDonne (@therealjillybean), a colorist at the Eva Scrivo Salon in NYC, has the most interesting client. 10 year old Eden says “Do whatever you want,” but her NOT 10 year old father says “Just keep it off the ...
Urban Ombre
Meri Kate O’Connor (@MeriKateO), a colorist at Eva Scrivo in NYC and an educator at the Eva Scrivo Academy, was thrilled to get her hands in the hair of receptionist/model/social media manager Annalisa. “We wanted to take her hair ...
FORMULA: Pretty Fall Color Melt
Rosa Hawkins, owner of Di Rosa Haircare New York, is inspired by fall. Here she offers one of her favorite "Melting Into Fall" formulas:Background: 30 ml. Goldwell Topchic 5bg and 10 ml. Goldwell Topchic 4g, all blended with 20 ...
HOW TO: Now This Is How It's Done
Susan Aw (@susan.aw), one of our favorite colorists based at Embellish Salon, Arcadia, California, has done it again. Here she offers the details for this tasteful transformation. Step 1. Apply to root area Kenra 6AA+ Blue booster blended ...
Find the Perfect Part for Your Client's Face Shape
Jay Vosper, master stylist at Dop Dop Salon shares advice on finding the best part to flatter your face shape. Follow these simple tips above to learn how a simple part can easily soften sharp angles, highlight cheekbones and accentuate your ...
by Chandler Rollins
5 Things to Avoid for Healthier Skin
November is right around the corner, and National Healthy Skin Month is a wonderful excuse to take an extra-close look at your day-to-day skincare regimen. The largest organ of your body helps keep all your other body parts running at full ...
by Lauren Quick
3 Vivid Hair Color Ideas on Super Short Hair
Scenario: Your client has super short hair and wants to try exotic hair color. There are so many options, but which one should you try? Here are three separate vivid hair color looks offered by Rokk ...
by Staff
Color How-To: Malibu @ Sunset
Minyon Bailey, creative director/owner of iHair Studio in Baltimore, Maryland and a specialist in hair color graphics, jumped at the opportunity to compete in Pravana’s Show Us Your Vivids 2014 Competition. Here she shares the ...
by Elizabeth Jakaitis