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Amber Lights

Marie Simone, owner of Shi Salon in St. Louis, is a creative force whose talents have made her an editorial favorite. Like all artistic souls, she finds inspiration from a variety of sources.

Retro Redux Style

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Twiggy Inspired

Fun and Flirtatious Waves

Fun and Flirtatious Waves!

Redken Awards 10 Scholarships to Students of The Salon Professional Academy

Redken has announced the names of its ten 2011 scholarship recipients, all of whom are either current or prospective cosmetology students of The Salon Professional Academy (TSPA).

Red-Carpet Cut

As the leading lady of style for Hollywood’s top male celebrities, Diana Schmidtke’s average day is spent on a film or press junket tour for an upcoming movie. Working with stars including Taylor Lautner, Ashton Kutcher, George Clooney and John Hamm, she’s developed some insight into working with the male client.

The Most Buzzworthy Looks from the MTV Video Music Awards

The looks at Sunday night’s MTV Video Music Awards were truly headline-worthy. In particular, we noticed Beyoncé’s gorgeous glow as she revealed her pregnancy, witnessed Lady Gaga in drag try to smooch a more subdued Britney Spears, and observed Nicki Minaj walk the red carpet with a cartoon-crazy Dayglo updo. With viewers and the media still buzzing about the show, we got the rundown from Kelly Franiak, stylist/colorist for the past seven years at Salonblonde in Chicago, about her take on the event.

Farouk's Fiesta: The Event Gets Better and Better!

Yesterday, close to 5,000 got to experience exceptional stage presentations from Farouk Systems' Team Europe and Team South America--this morning in Cancun kicked off with Team Middle East, Team South Korea (oh.my.god.so.awesome!) and Team Australia (seriously? They had motorcycles! Check out the below video). It was an unbelievably exciting morning!

Day Two: Farouk's Fiesta!

The fiesta has officially begun! It’s day two of Farouk Systems’ 17th International Sales & Buying Conference in Cancun, Mexico, and it’s been a whirlwind of action since our planes touched ground.

Farouk's International Sales & Buying Conference FIESTA!

Hola, from Cancun, Mexico, at the beautiful Moon Palace resort! I’m here with the lovely Farouk Systems team and hundreds (or is it thousands?!?) of hairdressers for Farouk’s 17th International Sales and Buying Conference. This year’s theme: Be Safe, Be Beautiful.

Glamour Chic

How Do I Love My Wife...Let Me Count the Ways I Have Messed Up Her Hair

As many of you probably know, I have been with my wife for a long time - 20 years together, 15 years married this month, and that is a great thing.

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Best Looks from the 2011 Teen Choice Awards

The Teen Choice Awards aired August 7 and all your favorite young celebs were out in full, fashionable force. This generation of stars brought a new energy to the show with glowing skin, dramatic eyes and bold lips.

Video Blog: Alison's 1-minute Feather Extension Tip

MODERN's Alison Shipley gives a quick and simple way to make your clients' feather extensions POP!

Keratin Complex Express Blowout Service

I recently was treated to a Keratin Complex Express Blowout service at Chicago’s Studio 110 Salon—and it was fantastic!