TEAM SPIRIT: Arrojo
Nick Arrojo, founder of Arrojo Studio in New York and a master hairdresser, started his core company based on the belief that those who do should also teach what they do.
by Anne Moratto
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MODERN Announces 2013 Excellence in Education Honorees
MODERN SALON Media has released the list of 2013 “Excellence in Education” honorees in MODERN SALON’s annual program recognizing leadership and best practices among cosmetology schools. See the honorees.
CHOOSE BEAUTY: A Profile of Michael Baker
Michael Baker, Creative Director at Neil Corporation, co-director for Serious Business education event, editorial stylist and founder of the 2nd Hand Scissor Project, like a rock star, got into beauty for the girls.
by Anne Moratto
Second Hand Scissor Project Update
Michael Baker offers an update on The Second Hand Scissor Project.
The Oribe "Backstage Inspiration Challenge" Winners Announced
The results of the Oribe "Backstage Inspiration Challenge" are in. The five winners are announced here.
HOW TO: Sharon Peake’s Soundwave Color Technique
Matrix colorist Sharon Peake of Ethos Hairdressing in Manchester, England used Schwarzkopf color to create her “Soundwave” technique.
by Jan Hillenmeyer
5 Truths Behind the French Balayage Service
The truth behind a balayage service.
L'Oreal Professionnel's It Girls
L'Oreal Professionnel's Fall Winter trend collection by Odile Gilbert honors today's hot, new "It" girls.
by Jan Hillenmeyer
NYIB Gatsby Competition Raises Over $10,000 for Autism Speaks
Each year the New York Institute of Beauty, and Long Island Beauty School hosts a hair, nails and make-up competition to support and raise awareness for Autism. Anthony Civitano, the co-owner of the Long Island Beauty Schools and the Hair Design Institutes & New York Institutes of Beauty, has a son named Jacob, who is on the Autism spectrum.
by Chandler Rollins
Behind the Scenes: Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, Matthew Morris
Matthew Morris offers his Victoria's Secret Fashion Show behind the scenes scoop. The team used the ghd dryer for the show.
Joico Launches Holiday How-To Video Series
In time for holiday get-togethers, special soirées and fabulous parties, Joico is releasing a series of videos that help everyone ring in the season in style.
by Anne Moratto
CAREER CHOICES: What Does it Take to Be a Cosmetology Instructor?
Many people choose to attend cosmetology school so that they can go on to become an instructor. This course of action might be right for you. Investigate what it takes to become a cosmetology instructor here.
by C. Jeanine
HOW-TO for Two Sideswept, CMA-Inspired Looks
How-to's for popular sideswept loose hair and sideswept ponies help you recreate looks from the 2013 CMAs.
Second Annual ART + SOUL Benefit
Recently, Art + Science Salon held its second annual Art + Soul benefit. Hundreds of guests arrived to support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Greater Illinois.
by Chandler Rollins
HOW TO: Dramatic Color Design From One Artist to Another
Lenny Golonka created an amazing hair color finish on colleague Sara Guarducci. The Dieci Lifestyle Spa and Salon (Livingston, NJ) artist used Wella to create this powerful color design.
5 Questions With Michael Shaun Corby, Stylist for Project Runway
This season, high fashion meets high-end hair care as Alterna Haircare joins the team at Project Runway All Stars for the first time. Led by Global Creative Director Michael Shaun Corby, Corby works backstage with the show’s designers to execute weekly hair styles. MODERN got an exclusive interview with Corby and asked him about his experiences on the show.
HOW TO: Big Hair, Sexy Updo, Terrific Hold in One Style
Farouk Global Artists collaborated on a sexy upstyle that manages to blend polish with punk in a style that is thoroughly modern. Get the "how-to" here!
by Anne Moratto