Michelle Williams was a vision in coral at the Oscars. Her edgy, yet romantic Louis Vuitton gown put her on every fashionista’s best dressed list. But her dress was only part of the story–her stunning glowing make-up was the icing on the cake.
Each year, at International Trend Vision, Wella debuts four trends to be interpreted by hairdressers worldwide. This year, “Blaze,” the Latin-infused femme fatale, was the most dramatic of the four looks.
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Kris Sorbie shows us how to get the most out of dry shampoos. For this demo, she uses Redken's new Powder ReFresh.
New Hampshire's State Legislature will soon vote on HB1265 and HB1431 which will directly impact the professional beauty industry.
Patrick McIvor, Artistic Director for Matrix, and specialist in social media and new experiential educational formats, is also the owner of his very successful salon Patrick McIvor Color Studio in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. We most recently heard about his Apple Digital AV Adapter that mirrors exactly what is on iPad 2 or iPhone 4S that he uses to convey information to his clients or staff via widescreen TV, video projection screen, or other HDMI-compatible display.
Celebrity Stylist Kristan Serafino dishes on her favorite looks from the Oscars.
by Kristan Serafino
Make-up Artist David Maderich dishes on his favorite and not so favorite styles at the Oscars.
Tuning into Red Carpet commentary on the Oscars via Social Media, response was overwhelmingly positive, complimentary and enthusiastic. Everyone kept the claws firmly in paws when remarking on the night’s hair, makeup and overall looks.
Modern Salon is throwing an Oscar Party and you’re invited. Join makeup artist David Maderich (@DavidMaderich) and beauty and style blogger Kristan Serafino (@SerafinoSays) on Twitter as they watch the show and live-tweet their thoughts on Hollywood’s hottest hair, most marvelous makeup and overall award-winning looks.
MODERN SALON posted the question on Facebook: "You know you're a hair stylist when _________" and the comments came flooding in—nearly 600 replies, and they were so hilarious everyone was laughing and "liking" about how true they are. Check out some of our favorite responses...
With his signature wit and style, Joico International Creative Director Damien Carney will host a new series of hair styling “webisodes,” designed to solve the common hair woes of consumers everywhere. Called “Drab to Fab,” the series, launching March 1st, also offers great tips and tricks that salon professionals can use on their own clients in the chair.
The winged out brows at the Jason Wu Fall 2012 Show personalized the big, bold brow trend—something Boom Boom, owner of Boom Boom Brow Bar, says we will be seeing more of in 2012.
Wondering how to achieve Bruno Mars' casual pompadour? "This classic, short back and side with longer disconnected top, works very well to create a modern square face shape that is groomed, yet casual," says Joico International Artistic Director Damien Carney.
Las Vegas got an extra dose of glitz and glam when students from the nationwide network of Paul Mitchell Schools arrived for their 27th annual Caper event. Held February 20–22 at Caesars Palace, the hands-on educational extravaganza drew 2,500 future professionals who earned the trip by selling specially packaged Paul Mitchell products. Highlights included surprise appearances by Magic Johnson, Marie Osmond, Robin Leach, and Tabatha Coffey.
Anita Gutierrez, Master Colorist for Clairol Professional shows you how you can deal with client's who have stubborn, resistant gray hair. Clairol Professional has developed a special technique that will not only provide multi-dimensional color, but it will make gray hair problems a thing of the past.
England’s Seanhanna salons, with nine locations, is a creative and business success story.
by Jan Hillenmeyer
Celebrity Stylist Marie Ferro has created numerous makeovers on clients both young and old. In this makeover, she added a bit of warmth to give this mature client's skin a youthful glow. She also added a rich undertone with lowlights to put color back into the skin. "With the invention of HD Television everything shows on my celebrity clients now more than ever. Color detailing the tonal range in the hair is very important," she says. "They want to see the hair pop off the screen."