Polka-Dot Tools: Paul Mitchell's Vintage Sleek is Chic
Paul Mitchell's vintage collection features the Express Ion Smooth and brushes in retro, polka-dot pink and green, plus a limited edition styling product duo. A YouTube vlog gives tips.
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Top Quality, Retro Look
BabylissPRO packages hair dryer and iron in vintage styles and cases for the CosmoProf/MODERN SALON Vintage Vibe, Modern Style Collection.
HOW TO: 360 Overview of This Intense Texture and Braid
Alice Ness shares how she created her braided and heavily textured look from the fall ARTIST SESSION, shown on page 66 of MODERNs May issue. Get the 360 overview here.
HOW TO: Behind the May Cover Overview of Hair and Make Up TIPS
Antonio Corral Calero of Moroccanoil and make up artist Nico GP offer an overview of the look on MODERN's May cover and share HOW TO place and cut extensions that make up the length and volume, a key part of the look.
HOW-TO: The Pleating Technique -- Sebastian's Matrix Pulse Look
Part of Sebastian Professional's EvoTech collection, the Matrix Pulse look takes inspiration from the digital age. The majority of this look uses "The Pleating Technique" with a flatiron. Learn how to re-create it in just a few steps.
HOW-TO: The Messy 5-Strand Braid
The 5-strand braid is predicted to be a hot request this spring/summer. "It's really just a simple weaving of the hair back and forth in an over under pattern,"says braid guru, Melissa Cook of Latest-Hairstyles.com. Wip up this simple (yet intricate looking) braid on your clients making their style a walking advertisement!
Editor's Note: Queen for a Day
This issue of MODERN is dedicated to planning and preparing for “The Big Day”—whether it be her wedding, prom, holiday party or fundraiser, her hair style is the crowning detail of her total look, and she’ll be looking to you, the professional, to make it picture-perfect.
MET BALL 2014: Chrissy Teigen by Giannandrea for MNO
Macadamia Natural Oil’s International Creative Director and Editorial & Celebrity Hair Stylist, Giannandrea styled Chrissy Teigen for the 2014 MET GALA celebrating the opening of the Charles James: Beyond Fashion exhibition.
by Anne Moratto
MET BALL 2014: Elizabeth Olsen Textured Half-Up How-To
Celebrity Hairstylist Mark Townsend shares how he styled Elizabeth Olsen for the 2014 Met Ball.
by Lauren Quick
MET BALL 2014: Maggie Q's Modern Twist How-To
Adir Abergel for René Furterer shares styling tips for Maggie Q's modern twist at the 2014 Met Ball.
by Lauren Quick
Beauty Industry Mourns Loss of Frank Liguori, Scruples Co-Founder
The beauty industry mourns the loss of Scruples Co-Founder Frank Liguori who passed away on May 3, 2014.
by Anne Moratto
MET BALL 2014: Sarah Silverman Ornate Bun How-To
Nothing says "elegance" like a sleek bun. Brett Freedman shares how he styled Sarah Silverman's hair for the 2014 Met Ball.
by Lauren Quick
MET BALL 2014: Dianna Agron Angled Bob How-To
David Stanwell for Solo Artists used a 1920s Parisian flapper as inspiration for Dianna Agron's 2014 Met Ball style.
by Lauren Quick
MET BALL 2014: Blake Lively Modern Victory Roll How-To
Stylist Rod Ortega shares how to achieve Blake Lively's modern-day victory roll from the 2014 Met Ball.
by Lauren Quick
MET BALL 2014: Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen How-Tos
Celebrity Hair stylist Mark Townsend shares how he styled Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen for the 2014 Met Ball, where they were nominees for Accessories Designer of the Year.
by Lauren Quick
Want a $1,000 Scholarship? Matrix is Giving Away 50!
Are you a cosmetology student looking for ways to afford school? You're in luck because this may be your opportunity to get a $1,000 scholarship! Matrix is giving away this chunk of money to 50 lucky future students.
Free Sample! Magnetic Wiping Cloth
Get your free Aerovex Systems Magnetic Wiping Cloth during May, National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.