Paul Mitchell's The Gathering was underway today in Las Vegas, with an exciting opening show that featured new launches and a stage show, followed by a day of education and a night of celebration.
Rebecca Beardsley from ShineForth Salon in Oakland, California staged a whimsical scene in which a flower-wreathed fairy wakes up from a dream and finds herself in underground San Francisco Muni Station.
by Elizabeth Jakaitis
Rica Mendes, from Paul Mitchell the School Danbury, Connecticut created this look, inspired by the idea of "the just woken, pin-up."
by Elizabeth Jakaitis
MODERN is asking you to share photos of YOU doing hair in unique places. Tag #travelinghairdresser @modernsalon. So many of you have done so already and we are celebrating here!
HOW TO: Get the step by step on this rope braid updo by Heidi Marie Garrett.
We spotlight color educators with definitive answers to common conundrums heard in their classrooms.
by Alison Shipley
Chris McMillan, Living Proof celebrity stylist, and Ward, editorial superstar and Living Proof founder, are all about texture this season. Any ’do is undone to allow the strands and separation make the statement. The finished silhouette is real and wearable and totally on trend.
by Staff
Sebastian Professional’s What’s Next winners launch hair into the digital age with fresh talent, futuristic shapes and textured styles.
by Lauren Quick
These six tribal hairstyles were inspired by Native American culture with a modern interpretation. Largely based on original photographs of tribes, the overall mood was inspired by the bright glow of the sun in the American desert.
This look was created by students Tonisha Barmore, Mayha McIntyre and Toi Artist of the Marinello School Of Beauty in Inglewood, California. 'Egyptian Goddess' was the inspiration for the look.
by Elizabeth Jakaitis
MODERN checked in with Larisa Love (@larisadoll) to get the background on the amazing "Tone Chart" that has become a guide for colorists from coast to coast.
Many men deal with thinning hair, and your job as a stylist is to improve the look and feel for them. Steven McLaughlin of Eufora gives pointers.
by Lauren Quick
Jess Anderson's collection theme is Pink and Purple Nerd candy! Her client started out a level 2 and was lightened to a level 7 using Jess's own ombre balayage technique.
by Staff
Get the HOW TO create this perfectly "Stitched" updo from Graziella Lembo of Salon Capri, Boston.
Hairstylist, wig maker, socially conscious and social media savvy, Darnell Wold said his career and his whole life changed when he really started using social media to market his talents.
Jess Bloch from Vcsalon in Robbinsville, NJ creates a stunning collection inspired by the colors within a welding flame.
by Elizabeth Jakaitis
Learn more about the journey of Jun Kuwabara as he travels the world cutting hair.