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Premiere Orlando is right around the corner and MODERN SALON Media is so excited for the event to kick off Sunday, June 5. MODERN editors will be at Premiere's Orange County Convention Center in Orlando (booth #1866) covering all the action on the showfloor and educational forums and events off the floor. Look for our MODERN SALON TV crew and our editors each day!
Known as the Kentucky woman in the $30 billion diamond bikini (Sports Illustrated, 2006), Molly Sims has her own jewelry line, Grayce by Molly Sims, which is influenced by icons like Jackie O. and Brigitte Bardot. No wonder the natural Level 5 now favors a less “beachy” more multi-faceted blonde, which comes from celebrity colorist and Redken Creative Consultant Tracey Cunningham:
In Bruges, Belgium, William De Ridder, owner of De Ridder International and De Ridder Academy, created these looks by emphasizing the perimeters with Paul Mitchell Inkwork. Level-9 Venetian and Nordic blondes look great with geometric cuts that are creatively color-edged or surface-shined with Clear. The Artistic Director for Intercoiffure, Belgium, De Ridder recently partnered with Esani Institute, an Atlanta Paul Mitchell Partner School, to bring trends and advanced education to the U.S.
Krista Beahm and Patrick McIvor demonstrate how to do the Ombre/Puddling coloring technique. Note Krista’s unique foil folding technique—neat little triangles to anchor the foil and create chatter among studio guests.
The Make-up Show Chicago has announced a lineup of keynote speakers from today’s top celebrity make-up artists, icons, legends and leaders. Join the industry’s top artists as they share their tips and tricks from working on the cover of magazines to becoming the go-to artist for some of today’s most celebrated celebs.
The make-up department of the hit show Dancing With the Stars on ABC uses Ardell faux lashes to glamorize all the female (and some male) cast members on the show. Creating looks that range from subtle and cute to vampy and dramatic, Ardell helps make it happen with its variety of faux lashes.
Every student dreams of landing a great job right of after school, but for one lucky Empire Education Group student, that dream will become reality. Empire, along with two-time Platform Artist of the Year and the star of Empire Education Group’s Masters of Beauty advanced education program, Nick Arrojo, have kicked off a new on-line contest open exclusively to students at Empire schools. Read this article to find out more information and the prizes.
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA), producer of the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) has announced renowned hair stylist, author and star of Bravo's Tabatha's Salon Takeover, Tabatha Coffey, as host of the 2011 NAHA Awards Ceremony (founded by Modern Salon). In addition, actress, model and star of Peepshow, Holly Madison, will receive the 2011 Beautiful Humanitarian Award, which will be presented at the NAHA Awards Ceremony.
Scottish garb, designer hats and jackets, trademark hat feather—yes, we are talking about Robert Cromeans! You may have spotted him at an industry tradeshow as a platform artist or walking around one of his five salons, but if you’ve every spotted the legend you may have wondered…where does he get his style? Well, you’re in luck because in the last episode of MODERN SALON TV, MODERN’S Beauty and Fashion Editor Maggie Mulhern gets an exclusive interview with the man himself about what he likes to wear and why.
NYC Celebrity Make-up Artist and Eyebrow Specialist, Elke Von Freudenberg does more than just create the perfect brow for her bride. She also makes sure that on that special day, their brows are the perfect shape in their wedding photos.
Joico International Creative Director Damien Carney spends the majority of his time on photo sets, backstage at fashion shows, and preparing celebrities for the red carpet. Now he will bring that unique perspective and experience to Materialize, his new class at Joico’s stunning Artistic Institute near New York City.
Nicholas Penna, Jr., owner and lead stylist of SalonCapri outside of Boston, MA predicts that red is going to be the new trend for Fall 2011. See what he has to say about what shades of red go with different skin tones.
Educators at Empire Beauty Schools say the hardest concept for colorists to master is formulation—particularly for corrective color. “Most new stylists think faster is better,” says Gina Pieper, student educator trainer for Empire Beauty School in Madison, Wisconsin. Here, a three-part correction reveals the most common color mistakes, when plotting a course from color A to color B:
Dan Nguyen, owner of Lure Salon in Vancouver, British Columbia, created styles for “uptown and downtown girls” in “Gray Matters” (as in the neutral gray background) for Oribe. The looks converge in what Nguyen describes as “the yin and yang in all of us.” The hair was styled with Oribe Soft Lacquer Heat Styling Spray, Dry Texturizing Spray and Crème.
What happens when classic elegance meets whimsical fantasy? Chrystofer Benson, artistic director for Logics and lead educator at the Matrix Global Academy, decided to forge that combination when he created the Black & White collection. Ballerina buns, chignons and bobs are given a shot of crimping, teasing and exaggerated texture. The stark background lets the strong shapes and the wardrobe of wool, mohair and feathers shine through.
Sanrizz, London’s iconic group of salons and educational academies, has been creating a standard of hairdressing excellence since its founding over 30 years ago by Tony Rizzo. “Our philosophy at Sanrizz is to deliver perfectionism in all of the hairdressing services we provide,” says the company’s mission statement. Perfection is a tall order, but Sharon Cox of the Creative Team delivers with Sanrizz’s signature precision cutting and expert coloring techniques in the Sanrizz Color Collection for 2011.
