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MSTV: The Best and Brightest of MSTV 2010!

With the New Year almost here, we take a look back at the events, stylists, salons, and styles featured in this year’s episodes of Modern Salon TV. Want to see the highlights this year? Check it out!

Calling all Cosmetology Students!

P&G Salon Professional has announced their first student stylist competition, which will be held at America's Beauty Show on March 14th, 2011, at McCormick Place in downtown Chicago. Students will be able to pick from one of three categories: Wella Professionals, Clairol Professional and Sebastian Professional.

Don't Forget to Enter NAHA and Beacon!

The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) wants to ensure that all applicants have ample time to prepare and submit their entries for the industry-renown North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) and the Beacon Educational Program.

Sebastian Professional Selects What's Next Awards Semi-finalist

In round three of Sebastian Professional’s What’s Next Awards, the ultimate hunt for “what’s next” in fearless hair fashion, Jake Thompson of Salt Lake City’s Lunatic Fringe Salon has been crowned the second semi-finalist. See his hair creation!

The Right Introduction

Introducing a stylist into a new salon environment can be a challenge. Whether you are a salon owner or a stylist you probably have either trained or been part of some type of mentoring program. MODERN’s Proview Panel shares how they introduce new stylists to the salon floor.

Q&A: How to Integrate New Stylists into Your Staff Culture

First, I meet as many applicants as possible,” says Amanda Williams, owner of Arabella Salon & Spa in Portland, Oregon, and recent Davines’ Premier Eco-Salon winner. “I pick honesty and kindness over attitude any day. There is only room for diva clients—not diva staff. Don’t get me wrong, I encourage individualism and creativity but I know it can coexist in kind people. Next, I invite them to spend a day styling friends and family. My staff and I can check them and they get to check out our culture.

Holiday Romance

Cosmetologists Chicago, owner of America’s Beauty Show, has released a collection of holiday hairstyles called “Holiday Tresses & Red Hot Dresses.” The theme is texture with an urban twist. The looks were created by enhancing natural curls and waves with fl exible styling products or by using a large-barrel curling iron on naturally straight hair.

Elke Von Freudenberg Offers Eyebrow Tips

New York City based celebrity eyebrow specialist (and make up artist) Elke Von Freudenberg held a press event at her recently opened 4 station "Model Brow Specialist" studio on Broadway and 23rd Street in Manhattan. Editors watched as Elke altered models, filling in spaces, cutting away strays and tweezing to perfection.

Philip Pelusi Introduces Tela Beauty Organics to the West Coast

Philip Pelusi, founder of Tela Beauty Organics, introduced his line of USDA certified organic hair care products to the West Coast at a wine and cheese reception at Detox Market, a pop-up store of eco-friendly brands that is enjoying a limited run on trendy Abbott Kinney Blvd. in Venice, CA. The internationally recognized hairdresser and entrepreneur created age-appropriate looks for women in their 20s, 30s and 40s using products from his Tela Beauty Organics line.

MSTV: Harry Potter Hair Transformations

For seven different movies we have seen several different hair styles worn by the Harry Potter main characters who have grown up in front of our eyes. MODERN SALON TV Reporter Melissa Hill takes viewers on a magical journey through the different styles worn by Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. Tune in now to MSTV!

Variations on a Theme by Sherri Jessee

Goin' Gaga

Miami Beach-born Aura Friedman, who works out of Serge Normant in NYC, knows what to do when Lady Gaga is in town. Then, Friedman packs up what she needs to get that famous pearly blonde tone and makes a house call. Her secret formula, from Wella:

Your Makeovers: Party Favors

At Stilo Salon in San Mateo, California, colorist Sara Espinoza says “tasty” colors add flavor to holiday looks. For stand-out shades, she likes roast-coffee, espresso, mocha or chocolate for brunette bases with milk chocolate, latte, cappuccino, caramel and butterscotch over the top. Here, a Level 4 with washed-out Level-8 highlights gets tri-toned panels plus layers to boost fine hair:

Ones to Watch

This month’s MODERN sponsors showcase the talented faces representing their companies. Here’s a peek at the exceptional professionals making their mark on the beauty business and samples of their work.

Style in Session

At MODERN SALON’s recent Artist Session, these three up-and-comers wowed our photographer Roberto Ligresti and Beauty and Fashion Director Maggie Mulhern with their talent and creativity. To learn more about MODERN’s Artist Session, visit modernsalon.com/artistsession.

French Twist (Hair Up)

Goldwell International Guest Artist and 2010 NAHA winner Dimitrios Tsioumas explores braids and texture for these Parisian looks.

Bold Braid

Goldwell International Guest Artist and 2010 NAHA winner Dimitrios Tsioumas explores braids and texture for these Parisian looks.