Lavender Locks
These looks from Matthew Morris celebrate the individuality of every client.
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Articles
Hat Hair!
Steve Elias shares his techniques in creating two of his models’ looks.
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Smooth Without Straightening
These looks from Rocky Vitelli demonstrate the versatility of the new CHI Enviro American Smoothing Treatment.
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Smooth Sailing
Rocky Vitelli, global artistic board member for Farouk, uses the new CHI Enviro American Smoothing Treatment to reduce frizz and smooth curl to make it more manageable. Try it on your clients who want to smooth, not straighten.
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Sleepy Hollow
Matrix Artistic Directors Brian and Sandra Smith were inspired by director Tim Burton’s film, Sleepy Hollow, in this eclectic collection. Outsized shapes, whimsical textures and attention to make-up and wardrobe details resulted in a dark, quirky trio of unforgettable images.
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Individual Style
Former Shear Genius contestant and salon owner Matthew Morris loves a client who embraces the unique. Here, he showcases looks for the contemporary woman who isn’t afraid to stray from the mainstream.
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The Joy of Spring
NAHA 2010 Editorial Stylist of the Year Steve Elias is currently a guest artist for the No. 4 line of vegan hair care products. He used the products to create these fresh, textured looks for the new season.
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Perfect Finish
ISSE Education with RUSK, Beth Minardi and Sue Pemberton
All kinds of educational events were going on this past Sunday at ISSE 2011. The RUSK team shared its 2011 Global Inspiration Collections at the International Fashion Theater, Beth Minardi held one of her classic color classes, and Sue Pemberton presented "Living Color" at the International Talent Theater.
ISSE Midwest at a Glimpse
Education was the name of the game at the International Salon and Spa Expo (ISSE) Midwest this weekend—from the classroom to the infamous Legends and Icons Gala, educators were either teaching or being recognized all over the place!
ISSE Long Beach
The three-day event offered more than 250 educational opportunities to up your skills in classes offering specific and advanced education. The North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) class featured NAHA winners offering participants the tips on how to win a NAHA. Business-building classes focused on how to market and grow business. The ISSE Long Beach Latino Fashion Theater offered a venue for new cut and color trends for the Latino market. The EstheticsAmerica & Wellness Pavilion devoted to skin care, cosmetics, health and wellness products, services and education offered the latest information, products and services. Continuing Education credits were also available to massage and wellness professionals along with advanced training from Cidesco USA.
MSTV: Tour of Cromeans' Salon PLUS an Updo Technique
Legendary Platform artist, industry icon ad Global Artistic Director of John Paul Mitchell Systems Robert Cromeans showed MODERN'S Beauty and Fashion Director Maggie Mulhern around his San Diego salon in the most recent episode of Modern Salon TV. Owning 5 salons total, MODERN got an exclusive interview with the man himself along with a look at the salon's reservation desk, color bar, wash room and more!
5 Questions for Suze Orman
Suze Orman is everyone’s go-to person for expert, clear-cut personal financial advice. She has a weekly show on CNN and is a frequent contributor on a number of others. She has authored numerous financial advice books and will have a new show on Oprah Winfrey’s OWN network. Orman is appearing at ISSE Midwest on March 27 with solid advice aimed at the salon industry. Her newest book, The Money Class, also hits shelves this month.
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Frizz Factor
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Spring Style from Visible Changes
by Jan Hillenmeyer
Celebrity Style: Amy Adams
Amy Adams’ gorgeous red is a hot commodity. For clients are who want to achieve Adams’ shade, how you go about your service depends first on your client’s current hue. Aura, Wella Professionals Color Ambassador gives us a formula based on a Level-7 natural dark blonde.
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Beauty Industry Pays Tribute to Elizabeth Taylor
MODERN reached out to its readers this week to get their reactions to the legendary style of one of Hollywood’s great icons—Elizabeth Taylor. Taylor, who died this week, made a major impact on the beauty industry with her classic beauty and violet eyes. Read on to see the impact she had on beauty professionals.