Creating the Best Looking Mannequin for Junior Style Stars
MODERN asked Paul Barry, owner of Junior Style Stars how a student or new professional can spice up the look of their mannequin head entries. See his answer...
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HOW-TO: Rainbow Veil of Color by Tracey Hughes
Tracey Hughes for Modern Salon Learning offers steps on how to achieve these rainbow hues.
How To Get the Most Out of PBA's Beacon
MODERN asked Beauty Industry Personality Geno Stampora how students can get the most out of the PBA Beacon experience.
How Hairdressers Can Use Social Media to Connect With Brands
MODERN asked Missy Heckman GKhair Public Relations and Marketing Manager how hairdressers can use social media as a way to connect with professional brands and learn about new opportunities? Heckman refers to the GKhair Pin it to Win it Competition.
The Proper Prepping Process Before a Photoshoot
From the Ask the Experts section in June MODERN 2013. MODERN asked Celebrity Stylist Dimitrios Tsioumas to offer his advice on how stylists or colorists can stay focused throughout the prep process BEFORE a shoot. In this question/answer Goldwell Color Zoom is referenced.
How To Choose a Photographer For NAHA
From the Ask the Experts section in June MODERN 2013. Multiple NAHA winner Charlie Price offers MODERN his three key tips that he follows when choosing a good photographer for NAHA.
How To Make Your Competition Entry Stand Out on a Limited Budget
From the Ask the Experts section in June MODERN 2013. In regards to Sebastian Professional's What's Next Competition, MODERN asked Rachel Carr, Sebastian Professional What's Next Awards "New Talent/Student" Grand Prize winner her advice on how you would make an entry stand out on a limited budget.
Suzy Henningsgard's Experience With Matrix's Spread the Love
It’s the mentorship of a lifetime, and those that get chosen as Spread the Love ambassadors not only get a jumpstart into the beauty industry, but they begin their careers with real hands-on experience. MODERN asked former Spread the Love member, Suzy Henningsgard what her takeaways were from the experience.
Entering a Competition While Using an Unfamiliar Brand
From the Ask the Experts section in June MODERN 2013. Why should a colorist get outside their comfort zone and enter a photo shoot competition using a brand they may be unfamiliar with? Deb Gavin from Keratin Complex offers her advice, with reference to the Keratin Complex Photo Contest.
Cosmoprof's Fashion Frenzy: Jessica Fair Announced As Winner!
Jessica Fair is announced as the winner of Fashion Frenzy, the Cosmoprof student competition. The finale took place during the Intercoiffure Spring Symposium in Hollywood, Florida.
TEAM SPIRIT: Sexy Hair Rocks Hairdressers' World
Stephanie Polanski , Director of Education and Shows for Sexy Hair Concepts, calls the 200 hairdressers on her education team her ‘kids’ and Polanski plans to raise them right.
by Anne Moratto
When Hair Don't
Read Patrick McIvor's blog.
Martino Cartier Chats About The Origins of FreeStyle Systems
Martino Cartier and Blair Hopper chat about the origins and practicality of FreeStyle Systems.
Celeste-A-Thon...The Update
More thank $120,000 was earned (so far) for Celeste Corcoran, the Boston Marathon bombing victim. Learn more about how that staggering figure was collected during the Celeste-a-thon.
Editor's Note: Your Choice
When you chose beauty as a career, you went to school and earned a license. You paid your dues before earning your first chair. You grew your skills, book and confidence with advanced education. Today, you follow your passion. You get to be creative and help people. You do good work and good works. You are a professional.
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HOW-TO: The Doves' Midsummer Night's Dream
While hairdressers joke, “I’m a beautician, not a magician,” magic does happen when a real artist gets to work. Multiply that by two and you get The Doves, creating their own brand of enchanting sleight of hand to show the bewitching, varied results achieved with Hairdreams extensions. The Doves have been “NAHA Masters Hairstylists of the Year” and are currently Wella Ambassadors as well as actively collaborating with Hairdreams. With one hand-selected model and three looks in mind, The Doves demonstrate versatility in shape, styling and color with a dreamy, on-trend palette. The resulting looks—truly charming.
by Anne Moratto
Behind the Cover: June 2013
The Doves make time fly. A photoshoot that explored the endless possibilities that exist when using Hairdreams extensions started at break of day in their Santa Monica, California, salon and ended at sunset across town in the funky Pier 59 studios. Together, Sonya and Christopher Dove have been creating award-winning hair design images for years and their splendid symmetry as a team created a session that produced cover-worthy results.
by Anne Moratto