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Q&A: Creating Beauty Gurus

How do you position your stylists as beauty experts to your clientele?

Winter Warm Up

For this model, Clairol’s Anita Gutierrez and Danny LaPointe did a more moderate makeover. “I enhanced the existing color rather than make a more intense color correction,” said Gutierrez. “The whole Clairol brand has been reinvented with the deep conditioning SOY4PLEX formula,” she added. “Both the cream and liquids now feature SOY4PLEX technology which offers shine, condition, multi dimension and long lasting results.”

UPDATED: TELL CONGRESS S.O.S. (SAVE OUR SCHOOLS!)

The future of professional beauty needs your help and they need it NOW, say leaders at the American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS). AACS Executive Director Jim Cox says the association is urging the entire industry to contact their U.S. House of Representatives member(s) to support a bipartisan amendment to block the Department of Education’s proposed gainful employment regulation¸ which could be devastating for cosmetology school business and have a negative ripple effect for the entire beauty industry.

MSTV: Learn about the Life of a Hairdresser Backstage at a Drag Show

Step into the wonderful world of the Las Vegas drag revue Frank Marino's Divas Las Vegas at the Imperial Palace Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip! Dubbed "Ms. Las Vegas" for his longtime starring role as Joan Rivers, Marino is a female impersonator who has worn hundreds of lavish wigs and all kinds of eye-popping make-up. MODERN goes behind the scenes of the show to bring you Frank's tips and secrets behind his beauty routine.

Kim Vo Shares Behind the Scenes ISSE Secrets

Join Celebrity stylist Kim Vo shares behind-the-scenes ISSE secrets, plus footage of his amazing Rock n Roll to the Red Carpet Collection! Give Kim 10 Minutes to show you his secrets. Plus, the latest in extensions by Ramsey McLean Friz Fab locks by Taylor Spriggs.

Sleek Style from Jacques Fourcade Coiffure

Paula Abdul & IT&LY Hairfashion on CBS's Live to Dance

Professional hair care company IT&LY Hairfashion is proud to announce their very own educator Russell Latham, was secured as Hair Department Head for singer/dancer Paula Abdul's new hit TV show Live to Dance.

Ring of Fire

In this look created by Clairol Professional Artistic Director Danny LaPointe and Clairol Professional Lead Color Master Anita Gutierrez, various red shades shine through in a layered cut designed to showcase the color. “I selected this shade because the model’s skin tone and eyes were lost in her uninteresting hair,” said Gutierrez. “To maximize her features, her color needed some kind of warmth.”

Puff Pieces

These whimsical styles from NAHA winner Nicholas French utilized bold color and unique textures against a black wardrobe for a major statement.

La Femme Fatale

At the recent Mondial de Coiffure in Paris, Beauty and Fashion Director Maggie Mulhern had the opportunity to shoot with International Artistic Ambassador for P&G Professional, Nicolas Biot. These stunning images are the result of the glamorous Parisian photo shoot.

Sultry Style

In this collection from Paul Mitchell, the dream team of Scott Cole, Linda Yodice and Lucie Doughty created wearable shades that add extra pizzazz to any style. From vibrant reds to sophisticated brunettes to bombshell blondes, these looks are show stoppers.

Muse by Emiliano Vitale

Clip For the Cure Raises $1 Million

In their annual October Clip for the Cure event, Regis Corporation, a leader in beauty salons, hair restoration centers and cosmetology education, helped raise over $1 million for the Regis Foundation for Breast Cancer Research.

2011 ISSE Long Beach…Quite the Show

This 2011 International Salon and Spa Expo (ISSE) is turning out to be an amazing show. Chock full of education, product launches and industry celebs, you need at least 2 days to do this show justice.

MSTV: Cruise Ship Salon/Spa Luxury

If you have ever been on a cruise ship, then you know it's all about good times and most of all, relaxation. So what better place for guests to relax than a salon/spa? MODERN'S Beauty and Fashion Director Maggie Mulhern, takes us on a tour of ...

Bebe, a Collection from Siobhan McGuire of Angels Salon