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Simply Beautiful from Tim Hartley

Punked: Looks from MODERN's Artist Session

Three artists at MODERN SALON’s recent Artist Session put their own spin on traditional punk style. Hair: Jennifer Bokshon, Stefano Sevoca Salon, Lyndhurst, Ohio; Nioka B., Flawless Hair Salon, Hampton, Virginia; Paulo Gregorio, Paulo’s Atelier, Bedford Hills, New York Photography: Roberto Ligestri Make-up: David Maderich, davidmaderich.com, assisted by Jennifer Marinho

Bridal Brows

Want to make your bridal business at your salon more profitable? Add brow shaping to the mix with Brow Bar in a Box from Boom Boom, owner of Boom Boom Brow Bar in New York.

Make-up Advice

I often get asked by aspiring make-up artists for that one piece of information that will not only help their careers, but make them better artists. —David Maderich

INSPIRATION BOARD: Dean Banowetz

As a full-time celebrity hair stylist, Dean Banowetz has climbed the latter to hairdresser stardom through his proven cut and styling skills throughout his career. MODERN asked him what inspires him in his career. See what he said!

Braidelvise

David Bamford, a stylist on the Kevin.Murphy team, recently created “Braidelvise,” inspired from a fairytale about two sisters becoming lost in the forest. Bamford had the idea that the girls wound up braiding their hair for all eternity and these beautiful photos are the result.

Change Maker

Celebrity Stylist and Belson Products Platform Artist Derek J encourages his clients to be versatile in their look with easy changes. Hair: Derek J, Photography: Roberto Ligresti, Make-up: David Maderich for mistermakeup.com, Fashion styling: David Widjaja.

Q&A: Client Loyalty

What is the best way to retain clients? Get tips from Stacey Dabney Ramirez, Michael Crispel, and Lisa Chiccine.

She Shines

Renowned stylist, educator and NAHA winner Nicholas French recently teamed with SHE hair extensions by So.Cap USA to create a collection of looks that run the gamut—short, long, textured and straight—all with naturally beautiful extensions and wigs.

Beautiful Journey

Melissa Stone, former Vidal Sassoon creative director and current Creative Director for Sojourn, has released a style collection for the company that combines the sophisticated feel of Parisian runways with a Bohemian vibe of simplicity and natural beauty. “I wanted the looks to reflect the journey and vision of our company—elements of pure technique and effortless beauty,” says Stone. The styles combine precision and freehand cutting techniques and are finished with both wet and dry styling techniques to create looks that best suit a client’s hair texture and face shape.

Red 'Give From the Heart' VaporIron

The American Heart Association has declared February as Heart Month, and in support, Joico has created a special red version of its K-PAK ReconstRx VaporIron.

Precision Styling by Pete Koziell for Chumba

Dry, Cracked Feet?

Are your clients suffering from dry, cracked feet? Or are you a pedicurist that is looking for a new product to use in your salon’s footbath?

Paula Kent Meehan Hosts Redken Reunion

Fifty years after Paula Kent Meehan founded Redken Laboratories, Inc., 418 former Redken employees celebrated the milestone anniversary at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills and were hosted by Meehan herself.

The Crown Affair by Mahogany

Station Break: Nick Stenson

Savvy Chicagoans know the place to go for top color and impeccable customer service is Nick Stenson’s Caviar— the color specialist salon. Hair and make-up artist Stenson provides a boutique- style atmosphere and personal service for his clientele.

The Code Collection from Rizos