Get Kate's Face
Believe it or not, Kate – with lessons from make-up artist Arabella Preston– did her own make-up on her wedding day. See what make-up artist David Maderich has to say about her royal look.
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Eye on Apps
Schwarzkopf Professional has developed a stylish application called the Igora Educator App, which provides users access to hundreds of hair color formulas. The app contains four primary functions: Create Formula, My Clients, Hints and Tips, and Browse Educator.
Lived-in Styles from Umbrella Salon
by Jan Hillenmeyer
Anne Hathaway's Healthy Highlights
“Smooth, soft curls and natural, undone texture are two of the most popular trends we’re seeing for spring and summer, and Anne Hathaway’s ’do is a little bit of both,” says Sonya Metzler, Creative Director of Vim Fitness Spa and Salon, Cambridge, Massachusetts. “Her style is grown-up, but still playful, and the slight curl conveys an air of liveliness.” Hathaway’s style is one that moves beautifully, and the glossy shine makes hair look healthy and beautiful.
Celebrity Style: Melissa Leo's Effortless Texture
Achieve Melissa Leo’s naturally curly look and hair color with these tips from Ernest Brooks of Hairapy PDX Salon in Portland, Oregon. Try it: “I would start off her re-growth with a natural Organic Color Systems 5N Light Brown and add to that equal parts of 6GD Dark Golden Blonde. Then I would add an equal part of 6% (20 volume) developer to make sure any gray is covered, yet not lifted. This will give her re-growth area a soft, shimmering glow,” says Brooks.
Celebrity Style: Julianne Moore's Flowing Tresses
Stepping away from her glamorous routine, Julianne Moore has been seen wearing her signature red tresses not only wavy and straight, but without much styling at all—or so it seems. To achieve this natural look, Redken Session Stylist Giovanni Giuntoli provides us with his steps.
Beat Out Box Color
About 62 million American women are home hair-color users, 25 million are dual salon/home users and, according to Mintel market research, last year, of 1,000 women surveyed who got salon color, 15 percent shifted to doing it themselves. To address the elephant in the room, Lauren Gartland, founder of Inspiring Champions, a beauty industry business training company, suggests using creative, targeted promotions.
Masking Orange: What Would You Do?
Prior to her look in this photo, this natural Level-5 client was an all over Level-8 with highlights. “My hair lifted well, but my ends are a little brassy. I would like to get rid of the brassy color without having to put bleach on it again,” she said. MODERN asked its Facebook Friends: “How can this client mask the orange without compromising the integrity of her hair?” Almost 100 of you commented on this post—here are a few:
Heartland Blonde
A naturally blonde Minnesota native, Melissa Peterman is a Reba alumnae and, now, the star of Country Music Television’s comedy, Working Class, who plays a single mom looking for a better life in a well-to-do Midwestern suburb. For her upscale new shade of blonde, celebrity hairdresser Jani Kleinbard used IT&LY Hairfashion Colorly 20/20 to get the perfect hue. “Melissa loves her hair like never before,” says Kleinbard.
Beautiful Baliage
At the Sahag Workshop in New York City, color director Doug Macintosh uses baliage to add brightness and dimension to deep shades. He prefers L’Oréal Professionnel’s Platinium with 20-volume developer because “it stays wet like a paste and doesn’t dry out.” His tips for the best baliage:
Spring's Natural Blonde Upgrades
At Boston’s James Joseph Salon, director of education Michelle Lee says spring will bring natural blonde upgrades: shiny shades with punched-up tonality that come from playing in different levels.
Modern Proview: Spa Services for Spring
Adding new services or making modifications to old ones is an important business strategy for spas. And offering one-of- a-kind services will separate your spa from the rest. This month, we asked MODERN’S Proview Panel members: Do you offer any unique services at your spa?
Totem by Emiliano Vitale
Inspired by warriors of the past brought forth to the present, the Totem collection by Emiliano Vitale portrays a raw, male sensuality. The hair inspires an individual direction and strength, yet also showcases the underlying influence of classic 1950s men’s styles.
by Staff
Nouveau Classique by Carlton Hair
by Jan Hillenmeyer
Earthly Elements
Christophe Gaillet, artistic director of Haute Coiffure Francaise and a Coiffeur Ambassadeur for L’Oréal Professionnel, calls his latest collection Dimensions. The dream-like and fantastical styles represent four elements of nature: Wind—Vent, Cloud—Nuage, Fire— Flamme and Waterfall—Cascade. The shape of the cut and the artful use of color leave no doubt which style represents which element.
by Jan Hillenmeyer
Concrete Rose
In a collection that celebrates beauty and strength—like a rose growing through concrete— the L’Anza creative team uses precise cutting and a combination of bold and subtle color in this newest trend. Concrete Rose was created by L’Anza creative talents, 2010 NAHA Master Stylist winners Oscar and Wendy Bond, and Matt Swinney. Each look reflects the bloom of inner beauty.
by Jan Hillenmeyer
MIZANI: Exposing the Creative Process
MIZANI: Exposing the Creative Process
by Staff