Battle of the Strands at the AACS Spring Conference
May 3-4, 2014, marked the Spring American Association of Cosmetology School Conference and the first every student qualifying round for Battle of the Strands hair competition.
by Lauren Quick
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Don't Miss This: Jamie Carroll Hands-On Workshop at Premiere
MODERN SALON's Jamie Carroll, director of education, will be facilitating a hands-on workshop at Premiere Orlando 2014.
by Lauren Quick
Sunscreen Ingredients
City of Hope skin cancer expert Vijay Trisal, M.D., explains what SPF means and lists the ingredients to look for in sunscreen.
Hairdressers with Heart: Style Heroes
Hairdressers with Heart enlists stylists all over the U.S. to help fit wigs and maintain styles for cancer patients. The program was created by Nina Husen and Nicole Hitchcock in memory of their sister, Brandy Hitchcock.
Help With Portion Control
Diets fail mainly for these six reasons, according to a report from Malory Band, a cord worn around the waist to encourage portion control.
Eat Your Way to Beauty
Beauty nutritionist Paula Simpson offers tips on a healthful diet that also targets beauty goals.
John Halal: Sunscreen Update!
Salon industry chemist and former salon owner John Halal explains why Broad Spectrum sunscreen is the new standard for best sun protection.
National Stroke Awareness Month
Learn how to recognize when someone is having a stroke, and cut your own risk of having a stroke.
The Perfect Faux Hawk: A 360 View and TIPS From Shirley Gordon
Shirley Gordon offers tips on creating the perfect faux hawk.
HOW-TO: Beach Wave Faux Bob With a Fishtail Braid
Even though it's still Spring, it's time to start thinking about Summer trends! This year, Senior Stylist Graziella Lemo at SalonCapri in Boston created four gorgeously simple hairstyles that transition from spring to summer and pool to party in just a few quick steps! Here, she shows us the Beach Wave Faux Bob...with a decorative fishtail braid!
HOW-TO: Luxe Low Loop Knot
Even though it's still Spring, it's time to start thinking about Summer trends! This year, Senior Stylist Graziella Lembo at SalonCapri in Boston created four gorgeously simple hairstyles that transition from spring to summer and pool to party in just a few quick steps! Here, she shows us the Luxe Low Loop Knot.
CEW Insiders' Choice Beauty Awards Winners Announced
The CEW awards were announced today. Get the details here. Congrats to Kerastase, Color Wow, Living Proof, Aveda and GLAMGLOW.
Celebrity Alert: Rihanna's Bubble Gum Pink Hair Color & Pixie Cut
Rihanna decided to take the pastel plunge, along with celebrities like Nicole Richie and Rumer Willis, by going "Bubblegum" Pink! Pravana's Artistic Director, Vadre Grigsby offers us the color formula!
HOW TO Get This Look & Say NO To That Client That Wants Too Much
Sandi Arensman offers an overview of her model shown in MODERN's May issue and chats about HOW TO say no to a client that wants to overdo it.
Get Organzied: Tips For Success and Color.ID Overview
Mark Debolt offers organization tips and an overview of Wella's new color.id color additive.
HOW TO: Fingerwaves and the Basics with Faatemah
Faatemah chats about fingerwaves and the basics while giving an overview of her model, presented at the Intercoiffure 2014 Spring Symposium.
HAIR IQ: What's Yours? Simple Questions from Jennifer Aniston
What is your hair IQ? Jennifer Aniston asks Eric Spengler, Living Proof Scientist, some common hair questions. You may be surprised at the answers!